Whats your way of giving back to people?

[Murk]

Hi friend.

I gifted my good friend $1200 when his girl of 7 years, kicked him out of their house (which he contributed the mortgage for) and he had to move back home with his parents. He was a mess, I was in Miami, so just sent money so he could redecorate his room, pay his car, to have my Godchildren over and be comfortable.

I've gifted smaller amounts to people but they then start regularly asking, so I cut them off and they don't get anything. I also lend and take slow payments, as long as I get the money back. I'm quite generous since I started making money, I don't love money, it's just useful.

 

[BMX]

I've been assisting vets with benefits, claims and guidance from all my experiences thus far. Never wanted to until I found myself naturally having to do all of this for myself. I don't want them to go through the same struggles and I am now giving back to them without a second thought. I also travel to dangerous places and help people in need of guidance for their own trip planning purposes.

 

[BeExcellent]

What a great thread.

I contribute here for altruistic reasons, I chair a family foundation that supports various charities and causes, I offer business advice to family & friends and I also assist less fortunate people in various ways.

I have a handyman who I provide free rent & in exchange he keeps an eye on properties, fixes up his place & works for me as a priority at a discounted rate. He is Native American heritage & painted his little house in tribal colors, which I normally would not allow but in giving him the freedom to do that he gets to have that place as his home. It gives him a sense of pride and investment.

There are many big and small ways we can make a meaningful difference in the life of someone else.

 

[RazorRambo24]

What a great thread.

I contribute here for altruistic reasons, I chair a family foundation that supports various charities and causes, I offer business advice to family & friends and I also assist less fortunate people in various ways.

I have a handyman who I provide free rent & in exchange he keeps an eye on properties, fixes up his place & works for me as a priority at a discounted rate. He is Native American heritage & painted his little house in tribal colors, which I normally would not allow but in giving him the freedom to do that he gets to have that place as his home. It gives him a sense of pride and investment.

There are many big and small ways we can make a meaningful difference in the life of someone else.

Thanks man I appreciate it. That's definitely a great way to give back. I'm sure he really appreciates that.

I'm bout to start feeding the homeless again and giving them clothes now that the weather is getting nice and you'll see them at their camps again. Some people tell me "why feed the homeless? in CHicago they have government assistance and cards to buy groceries".. But people forget those EBT cards don't buy fresh cooked food or clothes.. When I bring them some sizzling hot pizza and fresh box of donuts , they get lit up like its Christmas.. It's crazy too because some you can tell just how hungry they are.. Not sure if some of them barter all their food stamps away for clothing or alcohol or cigarettes but its nice to see them run up and start eating right away as if they have been starving the whole day.

I think more than anything though they cherish getting new clothes.. Seen some real excitement from these dudes and gals just to get new clothes and blankets and stuff that can make their little tents more comfortable.

Lil Ceasers and Dunkin Donuts is the go-to .. Lil Ceasers i so cheap I just get a buncha boxes , buncah 2 liters of soda and 1 dozen donuts. Gonna try to aim for once a week. Before i would do it twice a month

 

[Doctor Europeo]

I contribute here for altruistic reasons,

I not sure if saying you find out of shape 45 year old men "gross" on a Men´s forum is much of a contribution.

(Just messin with you)

 

[BeExcellent]

I not sure if saying you find out of shape 45 year old men "gross" on a Men´s forum is much of a contribution.

(Just messin with you)

Only the ones who have “let themselves go” lol.

My fiancé is 46. He is NOT gross, trust me

 

[ManFromTartarus]

Free guitar lessons to people getting started, coaching vocalists, giving fishing gear to fellow commercial fishermen in need.

 

[Mike32ct]

Tutored my friends' kids in math off and on over the years. Never charged for it.

 

[SargeMaximus]

I only give back to people who have been good to me. They are few and far between. Most people are unconscious fvcks

 

[Doctor Europeo]

Tutored my friends' kids in math off and on over the years. Never charged for it.

I had to read that again. I thought you were torturing kids with math

 

[FlexpertHamilton]

I don't really do anything unless someone specifically comes to me for help. For instance I loaned a guy $250 the other day, not even a close friend but an acquitance who I trusted. I would loan close friends or family thousands at least.

I think the other side of this coin is that you must help yourself before you can expect to help others. However the act of helping others less fortunate than ourselves always remains valuable. I do think it's funny that ultimately we do it because it makes us feel better.