Generosity Starts With Me
Generous-City (pronounced like "generosity") is a non-profit organization established on the belief that generosity starts with me - the individual.
Our Mission
We strongly hold that even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple effect—one city, one person, one moment at a time—until generosity becomes a central focus, fostering a movement.
Our Vision
Generous-City exists to turn compassion into action. We uplift underserved communities by mobilizing local businesses, nonprofits, and everyday citizens to show up in tangible consistent ways. From essential item and food drives, neighborhood clean ups, to our Generous Days Community Pop-ups, and soon, the launch of GCC Educational Youth Community Gardens, our work meets real needs while restoring dignity and connection.
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Our model is collaborative by design. We call ourselves the nonprofits nonprofit because we intentionally amplify, support, promote, volunteer for, and partner with fellow nonprofits to help multiply impact across the city. There is a reason why they say that a rising tide raises all boats, and we strive to prove that theory everyday.
Through business sponsorships, community partnerships, merchandise that spreads our message, and engaging in joyful citywide events, we transform generosity into measurable impact.
Every dollar invested fuels direct community care; resource fairs, neighborhood initiatives, youth scholarships, and support for fellow nonprofits and families in need.
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Our "Why"
We are working to build more than programs. We are building a culture where generosity starts with each of us and grows into something greater than any single organization.
Meet Our Team
We are the hands and voices behind the ripple effect; a collective of leaders and community members working in tandem to restore our city. Through consistent action and measurable care, we ensure our neighbors feel seen and every moment becomes a strategic opportunity for radical generosity.
Simone Gearing
President/Founder
(Board Chair)
Dedicated to rebuilding urban restoration through the lens of the human experience, Simone leads Generous-City Corp in transforming isolated acts of kindness into a sustainable movement of radical, person-to-person generosity.
Kathryn Carr
VP/Secretary
(Board Co-Chair)
Bridging our mission with the community by applying her creative expertise and business savvy to every touchpoint, Kat ensures that our presence is not just felt, but expressed through thoughtful, high impact stewardship.
Dee Khasidis
Tax/Accounting
(Board Member)
With a professional background in tax and finance, Dee serves as our financial steward, ensuring every dollar of generosity is managed with the highest integrity and impact.
Abby Gearing
Digital Systems Lead
(Systems Volunteer)
By creating our digital infrastructure and web presence, Abby builds the virtual pathways that connect our mission to the community and make generosity accessible to all.
Andrea Aguilera
Media Strategist
(Creative Volunteer)
Capturing the "ripple effect" in motion, Andrea uses visual storytelling to amplify the voices of our neighbors and inspire a culture of generosity across our digital landscape.