Culture of Philanthropy

Matt Frei has a nice article on the culture of philanthropy in the United States. I think Americans almost take for granted that when people are in need, whether chronically or as the result of a sudden catastrophe, people will go out of their way to help. They'll donate money, food, clothes, blankets, medical supplies, and even their time and skills to help those in need. Now that's the kind of thing that makes me proud to be an American.