Because Rick just couldn't be any more awesome...

Good to see that a successful businessman is contributing to the community in a more useful way than employing a construction crew to build a $15 million waterfront home.

( Now I know what happened to the smog test station)

This is totally awesome! Thank you for sharing the good news.

I love this!

He’s such a good guy. Seattle area is lucky to have him.

Thanks for sharing, Mike. Wish this could get huge coverage and encourage some who are even more wealthy to do good works.

SO GREAT!

This is wonderful. May Rick's generosity and compassion inspire others to follow his example!

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Mike! This is really a wonderful thing to do and this is how it should be. Kudos to Rick for stepping in and also ensuring that the foundation was part of the process, which I think is great. Anyone can write a check but he seems to go the extra mile and really participates in the process.

Way to GO, Rick!
While the vast majority of us can't come up with the amount he has for his community, every little bit helps for our own. Please follow the example and spread as much comfort and joy as possible this holiday season!

Thanks for sharing this. So very amazing and heartwarming!

I agree with everything Mardee said. He is not only generous, but he puts thought behind his philanthropy. His days as a young backpacker taught him how good a shower and clean clothes can make you feel. Thanks, Rick, for leading by example and teaching me more than just how to be a better traveler.

another example, a $4 million apartment complex for homeless women and kids - Trinity Place
https://www.ricksteves.com/about-rick/trinity-place

I heard about this yesterday.
Wonderful news, thank you Rick.
Do we have hope that some other wealthy people might follow in his footsteps?

Going234, thank you for that other link.

Wow!

Rick Steves runs a great company, writes great stuff. gives great advice, hires great people, has great tours, and does great things with his money!

Thank you Rick! And thank everybody who works for Rick Steves' Europe!

Happy holidays!

Rick doesn’t just keep on travelin’ … he keeps on giving. Whether it’s this hygiene center, public television, Bread for the World, ACLU, or Washington state’s Faith Action Network.

Some blame boomers in general for the affordability crisis and a legacy of greed that limits possibilities for millennials and zoomers. Look no further than Rick to see a lot of good that a number of boomers and ex-hippies have done to make the world a better place.

Thank you, Rick!

Hope this is not a duplicate. It does provide additional information about his gift.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-center-for-homeless-residents-was-set-to-close-then-rick-steves-stepped-in/ar-AA1SXEDv?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=694c6c19cc5d41c5970fc965139022c3&ei=60