After losing our sister, it doesn’t resonate more now than when they say, “You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you GIVE.” While in Oklahoma, our family realized that the surgery she would undergo costs upwards to about $250,000 and on top of that, we would need to stay in Oklahoma for a few months, requiring added expenses for lodging, food, etc. So we started a GoFund Me and to our surprise, we were able to raise almost $30,000. Our family felt so blessed as we kept seeing so many family and friends, and other individuals within our inner circle giving back generously. It was then that we realized that not everyone is as fortunate. Not everyone has a strong support system or community of family and friends behind them. This is where we decided that we should do something to fill in that gap.
So, in honor of our sister we started this non-profit organization called Giving the Dollar. We thought long and hard about how we could be different and how we can make a difference in the lives of so many people. It’s as simple as signing up for just $1 a month. That’s less than a candy bar, a cup of coffee or a bag of chips. We are bringing to life the idea that giving back on a small scale can result in a HUGE impact. We want to change the way people think about giving back, and our MISSION and GOAL is to give 100% back… and we’ll prove it. Each month, we will send every member a video and email showing you exactly where your $1 went and how it helped an individual.