"This holiday season, many families are feeling stretched. Budgets are tight and life feels heavy. But there is a quiet evolution happening across the country. More Americans are discovering that generosity speaks many languages. According to the Johnson Center for Philanthropy's 2025 Trends Report, nonprofits are creating new pathways for people to give through service, mentorship and in-kind support. These opportunities complement traditional philanthropy and together they are making giving more accessible than ever."
"It connects us. It heals loneliness. It invites us into something larger than ourselves. And it has always been at the heart of our families. Through Realize the Dream, the movement led by the King family, we are calling on Americans to join in reaching 100 million community service hours by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 100th birthday in 2029. Not for the sake of a number, but for what those hours teach us and our children about love in action."
"We have witnessed this power through Eat. Learn. Play., the foundation Ayesha co-founded with her husband, Stephen Curry. Across the city, volunteers have transformed schoolyards into places where children can play, learn and dream. Earlier this fall, more than 300 volunteers came together to transform MLK Jr. Elementary School's schoolyard in Oakland. Together, we turned cracked asphalt and aging equipment into a vibrant, kid-designed space with new play struct"
Many families face tight budgets and strain during the holiday season, while generosity is evolving nationwide. Nonprofits create new giving pathways through service, mentorship, and in-kind support, complementing traditional philanthropy and increasing access. Mothers emphasize time as a meaningful gift through late-night talks, extra minutes, and comfort. Service connects people, reduces loneliness, and strengthens families. Realize the Dream seeks 100 million community service hours by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s centennial in 2029 to teach love in action, with the Curry family serving as Chief Dream Ambassadors. Eat. Learn. Play. and volunteers transform schoolyards into vibrant, kid-designed spaces.
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