I pledge to donate 10% of my salary to organizations that fight for justice for those being trafficked, provide education for children, spread the Gospel, and support other causes close to my heart. In addition to financial giving, I’m committed to offering my time and talents by volunteering and serving in whatever ways are needed at the organizations I care about most. I pledge to give at least 5 hours each month in service, striving to offer full-circle support to both my community and the world.

I commit to giving 7% of my income to a variety of nonprofits, in addition to faithfully tithing to my local church. While I am in graduate school, I pledge to give generously of my time to local organizations, and I look forward to increasing my financial contributions once I have a consistent income. Each month, I will set aside 7% of my salary in a dedicated account, intentionally using these funds to support churches, philanthropies, and organizations I have thoughtfully researched and believe in. I am devoted to living a life marked by generosity- of both time and resources- and I hope to inspire others, especially younger generations to do the same. My desire is to cultivate a lifestyle of giving that overflows into the lives of those around me, particularly my family and friends. Ultimately, I recognize that nothing I have is truly mine. Everything I possess is a gift from God, and it is my joy and responsibility to steward His blessings for His glory.

Giving will take a strong place in my future as I navigate the early years of post-graduate life. This, however, will look different as the years go on and as I get older and build my career. At the beginning of my early career, I plan to give more of my time and talents than I do financials, as building stability in a turbulent time is an important thing to consider. Being more specific, I’d love to give my time and talents to organizations and programs that align with my values for at least 5 hours a month, with hopes to much more if time allows for it. This would equate to about 60 hours annually, but I’d love to grow that number to 100 annual hours as I learn how to balance the time associated with my job and the other important aspects of my life. Financially, I want to set aside 5% of my post-tax income into a separate account and give all of that to organizations that align with my mission and values. This would obviously be done after research, and giving financially is something that I look forward to being able to do.

After I finish college and medical school and find myself in a stable financial position, I pledge to set aside 10% of my post-tax income into a separate account dedicated to giving. Every four to six months, I’ll revisit this account and make thoughtful donations to organizations focused on causes I’m passionate about, such as public health, HIV prevention, substance use recovery, and healthcare access for under-served communities. Even while I’m still in school, I plan to volunteer consistently. My goal is to give my time at least twice a month, focusing on free clinics, community health programs, and initiatives that provide care and resources to Spanish-speaking patients. Finally, I pledge to pass on the insights and experiences I gain from this class to motivate others to give with intention and compassion, just as I am committed to doing.

After graduation, I will commit at least 10% of my free time to volunteer work and donate a minimum of 5% of my income to causes I care about—particularly those supporting education, child literacy, and human services for youth. I believe real change starts with children, and I plan to partner with NPOs that serve their health and development. Finally, I’ll also stay open to helping individuals when the need arises.

After graduating from college, I plan to volunteer at least one hour of my time each month in service of a philanthropic cause. While my financial situation post-graduation is currently uncertain—making it difficult to commit to a specific monetary pledge—I am committed to giving back in meaningful ways. Once I am in a more stable and comfortable financial position, I intend to donate 10% of my income to support causes I care about.