These are very difficult financial times. And while many of us are struggling, it’s heartwarming to see how those who don’t have to struggle are giving back. There are many people doing their part to help others, and we certainly can’t cover them all (that’s a good thing!). But we can offer a few heartwarming stories to get us through out day.
Zion Williamson: Zion, the most famous of the rookies this year, is offering to help. Knowing that the stadium in New Orleans isn’t opening for awhile, he has committed to helping to cover the salaries of the workers from the Smoothie King Center.
Donatella Versace and her daughter, Allegra Versace Beck are donating 200,000 euro to Milan’s San Raffaele hospital to help with the supply shortage there.
Laura Benanti has a cute one. Rather than focusing on money, she is focusing on disappointment. As a Broadway singer and actor, she understands that many kids out there missed out on being in their upcoming performances. She wrote on Twitter that she wants kids to post videos of their songs with the hashtag #SunshineSongs and then tag her and she will watch their performances.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian has decided to give up his salary for the next six months to avoid potential layoffs. Similarly, Columbia Outfitters CEO Tim Boyle has decided to cut his $3 million salary to $10,000 this year and to move all that money to his employees to keep them employed.
Let’s hope these stories, and many others like them, can lift us up in these trying times.