Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Quotes

I launched Chefs for Humanity, a national nonprofit, with my voice, heart and money from my own pocket. Money gives you the ability to make a difference in the world and, when used in a positive way, is a lot of fun.

All of the charities we're involved with have touched me in one way or another on a personal level. There are about eight or nine charities that I support.

I feel that the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life is to be associated with UNICEF.

I support organizations that help people do better for themselves and the community.

I believe strongly in 'giving while living.' I see little reason to delay giving when so much good can be achieved through supporting worthwhile causes today. Besides, it's a lot more fun to give while you live than to give while you are dead.

Social change isn't something you should do just to help pad a resume. Follow your passion.

Philanthropy is the thing that I am really excited about, and having success means I can do more.

Though easy to define, it is important to understand the significance of philanthropy. I believe it is really a state of mind: where one feels empowered and equipped to fill the huge gaps in the existing system.

Philanthropy and social change work are at their best when they are driven by your values and connected to what you care about most.

The best way to help the Latino community is to give back. I love giving back; I'm quiet about God and what I do, but we do a lot in the Dominican Republic.

My intention is to get more involved in social projects so I can give people a message of hope.

I'm an artist, but, as I get older, I really want to do philanthropic work and help people.

Meeting people who want to start a charity, help out their families, or raise money for a good cause has been really fun.

I very much believe in teaching young people about philanthropy, and to give back.

You cannot mandate philanthropy. It has to come from within, and when it does, it is deeply satisfying.

I want to empower and educate and inspire individuals who are giving to give in a way that is more meaningful. The more meaningful our giving is, the more giving we will do.

'Giving 2.0' frames giving as a learning experience and encourages everyone to make giving a part of your year-round life.

In my view, a philanthropist is anyone who gives anything - time, money, experience, skills or networks - in any amount, to create a better world. This is not how we once thought about philanthropy. The word used to conjure up something rather passive - sitting down and writing checks.

When I was younger, I played sports and went to camp. As I got older, my parents began to instill in us the importance of giving back to the community, especially those places around the world that are less fortunate than my very privileged life growing up in Los Angeles.

Charity work is very important to me and gives me an opportunity to give back to my community. I've always been a big supporter of many different charities, have donated millions of dollars to them, and it just feels great to do and be able to help others, especially children.

One of the big myths about philanthropy is that it's all about donating funds for a cause. I like to look at it quite differently. Philanthropy is about 'giving' - not just in monetary terms but also in non-monetary aspects, like time, ideas, or being a volunteer. Donating money is just a small part of philanthropy.

It always feels good to be a part of something you think could actually impact human beings.

I want to be more than just an artist and be a people's person and do a lot of stuff for people.

I feel that it is a social responsibility for us who are better educated to give back some to the society in whatever service we can help.

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