Posted July 11, 2018 by Resource Generation
At my second wedding ceremony, the octogenarian vicar said to the guests, “Let’s be honest, this couple’s initial wedding was quite lacking.” Pretty bold, right? But he was right. My first wedding was for legal purposes only — my spouse … Continue reading »
Posted June 28, 2018 by Resource Generation
These days the average wedding cake costs about half-a-grand. Imagine working 64 hours back-to-back at minimum wage to save up $466 to buy a wedding cake for the soon-to-be most important day of your life, knowing that that chunk of … Continue reading »
Posted June 28, 2018 by Iimay
I just returned from my first Commonbound conference in St. Louis, hosted by the New Economy Coalition (NEC). Resource Generation has been a part of the New Economy Coalition for a few years and this was my first time attending … Continue reading »
Posted May 31, 2018 by Resource Generation
When I was growing up I wanted to be a writer. I was the kid who brought back stacks of books from the library and then stayed up late, hiding out in the bathroom reading until 4 AM. Throughout high … Continue reading »
Posted May 31, 2018 by Resource Generation
In one year of Resource Generation membership, I have increased my giving from around $100 to $10,000 a year, which is 5% of my net wealth, and started organizing my family and friends to give.
Even before I learned that … Continue reading »
Posted May 31, 2018 by Resource Generation
Hello RG community! My mother creatively named me Shonettia Monique. Colonization named me Smith. I only ever share my last name when I am forced. Or at times like this, to tell a part of my story. Whenever I find … Continue reading »
Posted May 11, 2018 by Iimay
Imagine a world in which thousands and thousands of young people with access to current, earned, future or family wealth have joined us as members of Resource Generation. We’re moving millions and millions to grassroots movements, organizing our families, challenging … Continue reading »
Posted April 30, 2018 by Iimay
Since the Trump election there has been a sharp increase in the activation and mobilization of hundreds of thousands of people into movements — many for the first time. There has also been a rise in conversations about “getting your … Continue reading »
Posted April 27, 2018 by Jes Kelley
What is a “meaningful gift,” what is an antidote to shame, and why support sex worker organizing in this time?
To answer these questions (and spark others), I want to write about sex work, about sex workers getting a seat … Continue reading »
Posted March 31, 2018 by Iimay
It has been two years since our last national retreat for young people involved in their family’s philanthropy, and this year’s Transforming Philanthropy retreat from March 22-25 in Pomona, CA included many changes and innovations. First of all, we have … Continue reading »
