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Live from San Francisco

Tom

Our Powered by GeneroCity television studios, MediaOne Services, have had a busy Fall. We are excited about working with the San Francisco Jewish Community Center to turn its high quality performances and speaker series into live, streaming programs. The first, sold-out event featured legendary journalist Tom Brokaw. Check out the behind the scenes photos …

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GeneroCity Supports The Robin Hood Tax

Photo courtesy of Robin Hood Tax

Photo courtesy of Robin Hood Tax
A little idea with a clever name is gaining traction. The Robin Hood Tax. The idea is that a tiny tax on trades in the global financial markets could go to help relieve global poverty.
As part of our Global Relief initiatives GeneroCity supports The Robin Hood Tax. It’s been endorsed …

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Next Generation Philanthropy in China and the United States

The pool at Mayacamas Ranch

The pool at Mayacamas Ranch
A recent Powered by GeneroCity retreat at Mayacamas Ranch proved to be an amazing experience for everyone present. The retreat was called “Next Generation Philanthropy” because of an emerging generation of philanthropists in China who are eager to learn about effective giving. John Nelson, Managing Partner of Wall Street Without …

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Anonymous “Layaway Angels” Display Holiday Generosity

Photo courtesy of RobertStinnett

A movement has spread across America this holiday season. Generous souls are showing up at discount stores across the country and paying off the layaway accounts of families who are struggling to make ends meet.

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Oprah Talks Meditation

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As advocates of meditation – especially forms of Vedic meditation – we were thrilled to hear Oprah Winfrey discuss how her staff has begun to meditate together. She traveled with her production staff to Fairfield, Iowa which is the home of the Maharishi International University. One third of the town – including a few friends of GeneroCity – meditate daily. In this video Oprah tell Dr. Oz how she introduced meditation to her staff.

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