Many people may not understand the health benefits of helping others. The Cleveland Clinic asserts that from volunteering at a soup kitchen to committing to raising money for a specific charity, health benefits associated with giving can include:

Lower blood pressure. | Increased self-esteem. | Less depression.

Lower stress levels. | Longer life. | Greater happiness and satisfaction.

There is evidence that during gift-giving, humans secrete “feel-good” chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin (a mood-mediating chemical), dopamine (a feel-good chemical), and oxytocin (a bonding and compassion chemical).

Since 2011, MJALLEN MINISTRIES LLC has underwritten $218,350 in support/philanthropic services

To date (April 2026), over a 15-year period, the services average $14,557 annually.

The Dollar Value of the Teaching/Tutoring Services

Fifty-five dollars per hour ($55.00) would be the rate charged if the teaching/tutoring were a paid service. The philanthropic services offered are now in their 15th academic year and, as of April 2026, have accumulated 2,120 teaching/tutoring hours. The dollar value of the services for 2,120 hours, at $55.00, is $116,600. It is the combined cost that parents would have paid if the services had been priced. In June 2022, the philanthropy arm awarded its $10,000 academic scholarships, 

and in July 2025 awarded its $13,000 Merit Award. 

Tools, Technology, and other resources

As the philanthropy arm is now in the 15th academic school year as of April 2026, the organization has underwritten over $101,750 in tools, technology, school footwear,

laptops, smart devices, printers, and hardware/software service plans, transportation, housing, and other support services. Our philanthropic services have led to dependency for underserved students. 

Check out the Independence video below and think about what it means to you.