Nestled in Auburn, Alabama, Aspire to Give® Academy embodies a  life-giving spirit of generosity, transition, and purpose. To capture its evolution, let us recall a classic tale to help us understand the academy’s journey in a simple and relatable manner.

The Parable of the Three Bricklayers: Once upon a time, three bricklayers were asked what they were doing. With a slight huff, the first one replied, "I'm laying bricks." The second one, smiling modestly, said, "I'm building a wall." But the third one, eyes shimmering with passion, declared, "I'm constructing a cathedral!" Each bricklayer did the same physical task, but their perspectives differed vastly. It is a story of vision, purpose, and perspective, reminding us that the mindset we approach at the crossroads of life can change the path of our life’s journey.

1. Just Laying Bricks: In the initial days, Aspire to Give® Academy resembled the first bricklayer, laying the foundational bricks quietly with intent. The purpose was young, focused on assisting people through their varying life transitions, establishing a base where kindness and support were the mortar holding everything together.

2. Building a Wall: Gradually, the academy evolved, akin to the second bricklayer, assembling sturdy walls that represented stable support and steadfast guidance. While collaborating with Auburn University's Cary Center to advance philanthropic impact, the  composing of the Aspirational Philanthropist Learning Series® provided shelter and assistance during challenging times amid the chaos of a global COVID pandemic and served as the foundation for the cathedral (the Academy).

3. Erecting a Cathedral: Eventually, like the third bricklayer, the academy blossomed into something truly magnificent - a cathedral of altruism and purpose for everyone facing a crossroads on their life’s journey.  With its roots in the original learning series and built on Four Pillars and a culture of reciprocal benevolence,  The Pivot to Purpose Learning Series™ was born to empower everyday people to refresh their purpose for living, nurture the mind, expand their skills, and equip them with tools, critical thinking, resources, and roadmap to build their lives of personal meaning, significance, and lasting impact.

In the heart of Aspire to Give® Academy, everyone finds a nurturing space to transform their life’s journey into something profoundly and personally meaningful as they pursue a renewed purpose at each crossroads of life. Within the walls of the Academy, we are not laying bricks or building walls. We empower our learners - no matter their life situation - to build their best life. Within the cathedrals of generosity, learners pursue a renewed purpose at the crossroads of life, where each life transition becomes a chapter to lasting significance and impact.