Philanthropist Spotlight: Vivian Anderson

Name: Vivian Anderson (she/her)

Hometown: Columbia, SC

How did your philanthropy story get started?

It started as a child before I knew it was called philanthropy. Now it has become a goal and mission to provide for those in need financially and in other ways.

How do you support your community?

Through financially, emotionally, providing access, creating safe spaces. Connect them to resources. And old fashioned checking in on my neighbors.

How can others get involved and give?

Money is always helpful, yet I believe people want people to see them hear them then help direct them to how to create for themselves. I believe people can get involved by engaging in community, asking what is needed, and joining in to create safe, thriving communities. That’s personal intimacy work not just dollars