It’s Our 2024 Annual Giving Show!
The Ramsey Show
Deep Dive
Why is the annual giving show important to the hosts?
The show inspires generosity by sharing stories of giving and receiving, reminding listeners of the good in humanity and encouraging them to live and give like no one else.
What organization sponsors the annual giving show?
Convoy of Hope, a faith-based organization that provides relief to people affected by disasters and hunger, sponsors the show.
How did Greg's generosity story start?
Greg, a youth pastor, was praying for a way to help his children graduate college debt-free when a friend surprised him with a truck, trailer, and mower, which kickstarted a mowing business that earned over $100,000.
What was the impact of Greg's generosity story?
The gift not only helped his children graduate debt-free but also instilled a strong work ethic and generosity in them, as they paid it forward by mowing for free for those in need.
How much are EveryDollar users giving monthly?
EveryDollar users are giving around $30 to $50 million a month in the charity category, totaling approximately $500 million annually.
What does the data show about American generosity?
Americans are the most generous group of people in the world, with data showing they give significantly more to causes inside and outside the country than any other nation in history.
How did Grace's generosity story unfold?
Grace received financial support from her community after her mother passed away, and years later, a forgotten bank account funded her wedding debt, allowing her to marry debt-free.
What did Christy Sue do to show generosity?
Christy Sue donated her kidney to a stranger and later donated 63% of her liver, inspired by the compassion shown to her during her childhood.
How did Meg's daughter benefit from Make-A-Wish?
Meg's daughter, Tilly, who had epilepsy, received a wish trip to Disney World, including flights, a resort stay, and park tickets, which was a life-changing experience for their family.
What is Convoy of Hope's mission?
Convoy of Hope partners with local churches and civic groups to provide relief to people affected by disasters, hunger, and poverty, aiming to move people from desperation to resiliency.
How much of Convoy of Hope's funds go to operations?
Convoy of Hope operates with an 8.4% overhead rate, meaning 91.6% of funds go directly to serving those in need.
How did Jocelyn's generosity story begin?
Jocelyn's great-grandparents gifted rent money to a couple in need, and years later, the couple paid it forward by funding Jocelyn's college education, allowing her to graduate debt-free.
What is Landry's scholarship story?
Landry received a recurring scholarship from Zander Insurance after her father passed away without life insurance, enabling her to attend college debt-free.
How did Danielle's generosity story impact her community?
Danielle and her husband started a scholarship in memory of a student who passed away, raising over $64,000 and helping 15 students attend college debt-free.
What did Frank do to show generosity?
Frank and his wife paid for a family's meals and gave them over $100 in cash after hearing their struggle to afford food at a restaurant.
How did Carl's generosity story unfold?
Carl and his wife couldn't sell their extra Eagles concert tickets and decided to give them to a waitress, making her night and her husband's first concert experience unforgettable.
- A generous gift of a truck, trailer, and mower to a youth pastor launched his children's lawn care business.
- The business grew to over $100,000 in revenue, enabling both children to graduate college debt-free.
- The children's success was attributed to hard work, agreement on financial goals, and a generous spirit.
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