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Tom Bagamane is a social entrepreneur, philanthropist and educator with an impressive track record of successes in both the for-profit and nonprofit spaces. Tom founded the Giving Spirit in 1999. Twice each year the Giving Spirit delivers acute aide to our Los Angeles homeless population in the form of backpacks that contain essential items to survival. Since their founding over 15,000 volunteers have joined Tom and The Giving Spirit in their mission making it one of our nation’s largest all-volunteer organizations and together they have helped well over 50,000 souls. Tom and The Giving Spirit emphasize education and learning experiences as important pathways to making a meaningful impact. In 2016, he launched an educational platform grounded in understanding, acknowledgement and perspective – to provide insight around the process of confronting the community crisis that is homelessness in America. This is an opportunity to empower dialogue and learning for a long-term solution while continuing to provide essential survival aid to those in desperate need - right now. But Tom didn’t stop there…………. Tom is also the Managing Director of Profitable Good Group, a consulting firm that focuses on working with companies to impact and empower the communities they serve as an extension of their business strategy. Profitable Good Group was founded in 2015 to assist CEOs and business owners in identifying & leveraging a profitable Shared Values strategy while crafting a sustainable model for revenue growth & powerful social impact. By taking an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy Tom believes that companies can do well while doing good. Meaning build a profitable business while remaining socially conscious and pursuing social impact initiatives that inspire customers, employees and the communities they serve. Register now for The Giving Spirit’s Summer Outreach 2019 taking place May 31st – June 2nd. This is an opportunity for you and your family and friends to make a difference by providing aid and a human connection to our homeless neighbors. https://www.thegivingspirit.org/ There are other ways for you to be a part of the solution and make a difference in the lives of others,https://www.thegivingspirit.org/donate If you (or someone you know is) are experiencing homelessness, a victim of domestic violence, a runaway, or in need of information on other services, please visit the LA Homeless Services Authority Emergency Response Team website for emergency services including 24 hour telephone helplines. https://www.lahsa.org/ Need help creating a vision and creating strategies to build social purpose into your business? Tom can help!https://www.profitablegood.com/ Follow The Giving Spirit on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TheGivingSpirit/