philanthropy
Greg's interest in philanthropy was sparked as a child -- thanks in large part to the MS Read-a-Thon. When he was 25, he founded The 11-10-02 Foundation. The volunteer-run organization has now provided scholarships & grants in all 50 states. Greg has been featured by media like NonProfit Times & The Washington Post. For his efforts, he has received honors like the Jefferson Award for Public Service. On separate occasions, Greg as an individual & The 11-10-02 Foundation as an organization have both been named one of America's Daily Points of Light. SCROLL DOWN
Nonprofits (i.e. Texas Children's Hospital), community foundations (i.e. Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro), and certain chapters of national nonprofits (i.e. Habitat for Humanity) have gotten the books &/or workbooks based on Greg's story for their Board, staff, volunteers, donors, beneficiaries, teen philanthropy program participants &/or other local students. Some nonprofits (i.e. Boston Cares) have sponsored The Elevator Project (a kindness recognition project involving the books). SCROLL DOWN
Local foundations (i.e. Pella Regional Health Center Foundation) and certain chapters of national nonprofits (i.e. Special Olympics) have gotten copies of the Legacy Poem posters for adults (i.e. for their Legacy Society donors) &/or students (i.e. for civic-minded teens in their community). SCROLL DOWN
Greg has spoken at events for nonprofit leaders (i.e. Conference on NonProfit Excellence), staff of philanthropic organizations (i.e. KU Endowment), volunteers (i.e. chapter of United Way in Canada) & donors (i.e. Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati). He has also spoken about philanthropy at schools, retreats & conferences for middle/high school students & college students (i.e. University of Connecticut). SCROLL DOWN
In many cases, a company or organization getting the books for adults or students has also partnered with Greg on an event. For example, McDonald's got the books & workbooks for a teen philanthropy group raising funds for their local Ronald McDonald House. McDonald's also sponsored Greg speaking with the group.
To read how he has partnered on long-distance activities with foundations/nonprofits during the pandemic, click here.
To read how he has partnered on long-distance activities with foundations/nonprofits during the pandemic, click here.