“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”– Winston Churchill

The Responsibility of Giving Forward

Thankfulness isn’t passive; it’s an attitude that grows deeper and more real with genuine acts of kindness and charity. John Foley created a unique Giving Forward program in an effort to express his thankfulness — for his work, for his relationships with clients, and for a life that’s been blessed. But he wanted to share that experience with his clients by supporting the causes that were closest to their hearts.

So when John delivers a presentation, 10 percent of his fee goes to charity - 5 percent to a nonprofit of the client's choice and 5 percent for distribution through the Glad To Be Here® Foundation. The foundation supports charitable works around the world. In 2009, John’s Giving Forward program donated more than $100,000 to nonprofits that are working to make the world a better place.

Featured Charity: Powered by Action
Sponsoring Client: Accenture

Mission: Powered by Action, a bold response to humanitarian relief and economic development, was working in Haiti before the devastating earthquake hit that country earlier this year. It’s mission of bringing self-sufficiency to the people in that country took on greater significance following the disaster. Powered by Action also sponsors initiatives in Africa and in the United States.

Past Charities:

Navy Family Fund www.jaxuso.org Sponsor: Nationwide Insurace www.nationwide.com

KIPP www.kipp.org Sponsor: Ernst & Young www.ey.com

The Greater Jackonsville USO exists to serve those who so courageously server our nation. We are Help on the Home Front provided by Greater Jacksonville area USO.

KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.

The American College www.americancollege.edu Sponsor: Met Life www.melife.com

Susan G. Komen www.komen.org Sponsor: Allianz www.allianz.com

For nearly four generations, The College has helped secure the future of individuals, families and businesses.

Dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment, and the search for a cure.

Hope Lodge www.cancer.org Sponsor: Data Domain www.datadomain.com

Hasbro Children's Hospital www.hasbrochildrenshospital.org Sponsor: Davol www.davol.com

Provides temporary housing for cancer patients seeking treatment in 18 states.

As the pediatric division of Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's shares its commitment to being at the forefront of patient care.

Equal Footing Foundation www.efooting.org Sponsor: CGI www.cgi.com

United Way www.unitedway.org Sponsor: Wells Dairy www.wellsdairy.com

Equal Foundation serves children ages 8-18, in an after school program focused on youth development and education.

United Way aims to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

Lustgarten www.lustgarten.org Sponsor: Cablevision www.cablevision.com

Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarror.org Sponsor: UNUM www.unum.com

The mission of The Lustgarten Foundation is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer.

Wounded Warrior Project Provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life.

US Paralympics www.usparalympics.org Sponsor: The Hartford www.thehartford.com

March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.org Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson www.jnj.com

The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support U.S. troops by providing morale, welfare, and recreation-type services to men and women in uniform.

Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.

Homeaid www.homeaid.org Sponsor: Brookfield Homes www.brookfieldhomes.com

Dallas Independant Schools www.dallasisd.org Sponsor: Jamba Juice www.jambajuice.com

HomeAid is a leading national non-profit provider of housing for today's homeless. The organization builds and renovates multi-unit homes for America's temporarily homeless while they rebuild their lives.

Our purpose is simple: We educate and graduate students ready for college. The schools in our Jamba Juice partnership share a serious need for playground and fitness equipment.

The Joseph Project www.josephproject.org Sponsor: Accenture www.accenture.com

Joint Council of International Services www.jcics.org Sponsor: Super Valu www.supervalu.com

The Joseph Assignment is a Christian global relief organization that strives to transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and their families.

Joint Council promotes ethical child welfare practices, strengthens professional standards and educates adoptive families, social service professionals and government representatives throughout the world.