“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 every genuine act of kindness and charity. John Foley has created the Glad To Be Here® Foundation in an effort to express his thankfulness - for his work, for his relationships with clients and for the blessings in his life. John would like to join with his clients in the message of having a Purpose Larger Than Self by supporting the causes that are closest to their hearts.
When John delivers a presentation 10 percent of his fee goes to charity; half of that amount goes to a nonprofit of the client's choice and the other half is distributed through the Glad To Be Here® Foundation. The Foundation supports charitable works around the globe and has donated over a quarter of a million dollars to nonprofits that work to make the world a better place.
Featured Charity
Powered by ActionClient: 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
Client: Nationwide Insurance
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
Client: Ernst & Young
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
Client: Met Life
For nearly four generations, The College has helped secure the future of individuals, families and businesses.
Susan G. Komen
Client: Allianz
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.
Hope Lodge
Client: Data Domain
Provides temporary housing for cancer patients seeking treatment in 18 states.
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Client: Davol
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
Client: CGI
Equal Foundation serves children ages 8-18, in an after school program focused on youth development and education.
United Way
Client: Wells Dairy
United Way aims to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
Lustgarten
Client: Cablevision
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
Client: UNUM
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
Client: The Hartford
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.
March of Dimes
Client: Johnson & Johnson
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
Client: Brookfield Homes
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.
Dallas Independant Schools
Client: Jamba Juice
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
Client: Accenture
The Joseph Assignment is a Christian global relief organization that strives to transform the lives of the world's poorest children and their families.
Joplin Co-Worker Relief Fund
Client: Insight
A massive tornado struck Joplin, MO late afternoon Sunday, May 22, 2011 and left a path of destruction nearly a mile wide through the heart of the Joplin community. St. Johns Medical Center sustained significant damage and six lives were lost. Many of our co-workers also suffered injuries and lost their homes, pets and other possessions. Please consider making an online donation below to assist our co-workers in need.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Client: Transamerica Capital, Inc.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the largest voluntary cancer research agency specifically focused on finding cures and better treatments for blood cancer patients. With the scope and scale to fund many projects at the same time, LLS supports hundreds of cancer scientists around the world.
The PATCH Foundation
Client: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, AFL-CIO
To improve the quality of life in underserved communities across the globe through access to trusted local news and information.
United Way
Client: BMO Harris Bank
United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.
Homes For Our Troops
Client: American Supply Association
We are Homes for Our Troops, a national non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2004. We are strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. It is our duty and our honor to assist severely injured Servicemen and Servicewomen and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently.