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aspirations. Each phase has unique learning elements with a combined goal for participants to emerge with independent productive lives which include home ownership. This application of ‘congruence of interest’ between his business goals and mission of the Foundation is a perfect example of The Philantrepreneur Model in action. It accentuates internal needs with external application to support community needs. With aspirations for the Foundation being more than 80 percent self funded, Don continues to create collaborations with local community improvement organizations, non-profits and private charitable foundations and is in the midst of developing improvement programs suitable for working in direct collaboration with other like minded organizations which focus on issues such as world health and education. Some of these organizations include Warren & Jennifer Buffett Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As represented in the past and looking at the future, Don Lainer’s philosophy and actions have permeated his business strategies, projects and day to day living. “My purpose and intention is to provide as much light as possible so that those who choose to listen can make a healthy decision.“ We are proud to call Donald Lainer a Philantrepreneur. www.PlatinumElite.com The Philantrepreneur Journal 15