The Good Company is doing groundbreaking work that challenges conventional approaches to charity and giving. I continually challenge myself on how to make a more meaningful and sustainable impact. While I’ve always believed "charity & giving" is a noble idea that aims to alleviate suffering and promote social good, I have found not all forms of "charity & giving" are created equal. Some can do more harm than good. In this blog post, I’ll share some key themes and toughts from a recent book I read “Toxic Charity” written by Robert D. Lupton. This book shared the groundbreaking work that challenges conventional approaches to charity and offered insights on how to make a more meaningful and sustainable impact. The book challenged me with ten key points…
1. Understanding the Problem
2. The Cycle of Poverty
3. Dignity and Empowerment
4. Collaboration andAsset-Based Community Development
5. The Role of Relationships
6. Responsible Giving
7. Real-Life Examples
8. Challenges and Criticisms
9. Personal Reflection
10. Practical Application
As The Good Company advances, my goal is reimagining "charity & giving" through a lens of sustainable development and empowerment while creating lasting change in our local communities. "Toxic Charity" challenged me to think critically about how I share The Good Company’s mission, expectations on giving and how to better support those in need. I am excited to implement what has
been learned and continue the journey to doing my part in providing necessary resources to build sustainable communities that empower individuals, preserve dignity and foster self-reliance.
Much Given. Much Expected.