We started coming a few years ago. It only takes once and you’re hooked! One of my favorite Selfless Saturday stories happened during our first experience. Our boys were assigned by Ms Shannon to distribute juice, water, and soda to the guests. She was very explicit in her instruction: one of each. Aiden was 11 at the time and wanted to do a good job, so he was methodical about giving each guest one juice, one water, and one soda. A very nice gentleman came through the line and asked Aiden if it was ok if he had a water and two juices. Aiden explained the rules to him. The gentleman told Aiden that he had two children at home and he wanted to give both of them juice. Aiden gave him 4 juices, two for each of his children. I wasn’t aware of this interaction until we were in the car on the way home. He said, “I think Ms Shannon would understand. Juice is better for kids and he just wanted to do the right thing for his kids.” That is a lesson that I could never teach. Aiden learned more that day about generosity, helping, parenting, and love than I could even imagine. Selfless Saturday is now part of my parenting plan. Tracey Michael

There is no greater reward in life than to serve and It is always an honor and privilege to serve with my children along side the Generosity Global volunteers. Olubusola Moon

There in nothing like a person getting food and being treated like a person. It makes me fill great because I was once in their shoes. I have first hand experience and also I have cancer and I am still here every SelflessSaturday because it gives me strength. So God bless you all and I love all . Robert Jones

Joined this amazing village and family Generosity:Global almost 3 years ago. Prior to that, I supported the mission by donations and sharing on social media, but it wasnt until we started to go to Selfess Saturday that I could fully grasp the POWERFUL village that Erika Akwo Rich Akwo created. I LOVE serving with my family and bringing new friends down to experience the positive energy, love and compassion of SelflessSaturday. What an amazing opportunity for anyone who wants to volunteer, solo or with friends and family! We have met so many new friends, both volunteers and individuals we serve. #wearegenerosityglobal #selflesssaturday Andrea Eiblum

We have been a part of the Selfless Saturday/Generosity Global Family for almost three years. It truly is an amazing experience! Rich, Erika, and Shannon are outstanding leaders who empower their volunteers to be the best they can be. I couldn’t ask for three better role models for my teenaged daughter. Our favorite Selfless Saturday is the annual Selfless Christmas Eve. The event brings out the best in everyone and truly exemplies the reason for the season. We love our Generosity Global family and will remain a part of it as long as they will have us. Kara Mahoney-Lopez

I started volunteering with Generosity Global January 2015, after a terrible break up. Growing up I had always loved volunteering, however, due to life getting in the way I got away from it. I met Rich through my friend Mitch, whom I graduated high school with. The first time I came to Selfless Saturday it was freezing, and my friend Courtney came with me. I couldn’t feel my toes, fingers, or tip or my nose, but I was the most happy I had been in a very long time! Being able to make an impact and seeing how grateful everyone was filled my heart. I heard about the mission trip that was happening in Cameroon and absolutely loved everything about it. I immediately signed up to go to Africa with them that December, something I never knew I would do. Within a year, I came to nearly every Selfless Saturday, gathered hundreds of toiletries and packed them to hand out to the homeless, and traveled out of the country for the first time. There is no feeling better than being able to make an impact in other people’s life, and making a change in the world, no matter how small or big! Tina Frank