ALAN'S LETTER

It’s incredible to see hundreds of “moms” linking arms to stand as a buffer between protesters and federal officers. Robert Kennedy said, “Some see things as they are and ask why. I see things that never were and ask why not.” Those moms asked “why not.” Those of us in the charitable donor class should do the same and provide the resources to those nonprofits who foster a just world.

We’ve launched the Crisis Charitable Commitment on Bastille Day. July 14, 1789 was a turning point in history for France, a revolution brought about by economic depression, high unemployment and famine, and perhaps most importantly, a desire of ordinary citizens to have a voice in their government. Hmmm. No sector of our society has escaped the harshness of this pandemic–except for the richest foundations and individuals.