Giving Back

There are two absolute necessities in life: pay your taxes and give back. Skills for Life is the authors' opportunity to give back and reflects their belief that part of the fabric which holds our society together is the instinct to lend a helping hand.

The return on investment to society from the practice of giving back is substantial. The corporation that supports a mentoring program for young people creates a group of skilled workers. The young person who volunteers in a literacy program improves the self-respect of those who are tutored. A university student athlete who encourages youngsters from the community to think about college gives them a broader outlook on their future.