Family Philanthropy

What connects a family across the generations? For many of us, shared traditions, values and memories are the threads that link one generation to another. Philanthropy can serve as a powerful tool for families to pass along these shared beliefs and values, while also creating opportunities to spend time together, collaborate on meaningful projects and […]

For Marlene and Morris Price, a commitment to philanthropy was instilled in them from a young age – though that’s not always what they called it. “We grew up in a military family, so service was always a part of our life. We went to church regularly, our parents were involved in community organizations and

Differing views within families is nothing new, with topics of disagreement historically including popular culture, politics, religion and parenting, to name a few. Frequently outranking all is money – and how it’s made, invested, spent or saved. Realities of longer lifespans – resulting in up to four generations living simultaneously – and greater willingness to

Grieving the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, and many grieving families seek to bring something positive out of their loss. After the devastating loss of their infant son, David and Alicia Thorpe found solace in philanthropy. “We weren’t sure what to do,” explains David. “Something we struggled with was our son’s significance.