Tribute To Jeff Bezos Amazon Pres

He is rich, but willing to share
Sending two billion dollars
Yes that is billions, right there
To non-profits with no collars

Yes, no strings attached.
No formal vetting or restrictions
Jeff Bezos, the head of Amazon
Sent money their way with happy convictions

His theory was that since they worked with the homeless
They would help them with things they really did need
So his crew got together, did research, and asked a few questions
Then he sent a hundred million to two dozen for working day seed

He started out born to a teenage mom in 1964
His parents did not get along, and his dad left when he was four
Jeff was a brilliant guy, went to Princeton and worked on Wall Street
But at the age of thirty he started an on-line company so sweet

He is one of the richest men in the world today, has to be….
But does that mean he’s heartless? Absolutely not, as you can see.
He gives this money freely with no restrictions or big oversight.
I am sure he sleeps soundly when he turns out the light.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 4:10 PM
Honestly I never knew anything about him. I do not follow this kind of thing, but wow, fascinating info you gave us!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 4:22 PM
I googled "What philanthropist gave away the most money last year?" and this article appeared.
Leffanta Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 11:58 AM
One of the many reasons Trump hates him! Aloha! Rico
Krutsinger Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 3:11 PM
I did not know that he did hate him, but I like him ten times better now and I really liked him.
Wolf Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 9:03 PM
Yes! And thanks!... But when AOC, Bernie Sanders, Liz Warren and the rest of Joe Biden's 'friends' rewrite the tax laws, Bezos will either stop giving altogether or move his money offshore, or leave for another country... Too bad there's no real-world alternative to Trump, the Chump... btw, take a look into Warren Buffet's giving: He gave away 3/4 of his net worth 10 years ago, and now he's richer than ever. It's called give-get: Except the Democrat Socialists don't get it. Too bad! :) gw
Krutsinger Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 3:12 PM
Give get works for me.
Allison Avatar
August 19, 2020 at 4:42 PM
refreshing news to hear someone so rich and powerful can make such a gesture, thanks for sharing Caren:-) hugs jan xx
Krutsinger Avatar
August 20, 2020 at 3:12 PM
Thank you Jan.
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