"People need purpose: they need to see they can be a vehicle for change in their world," says Daniel Budzinski, age 25, founder and President of Compassionate Touch International since 2010.  After graduating with an Accounting Degree from Oakland University, Daniel turned down a prestigious future with the top accounting firm in the area to institute a catalyst for people young and old wishing to make a definable impact with their lives.

Together with his wife, Lizzy, Daniel's 501c3 non-profit organization Compassionate Touch International partners with local youth and philanthropic groups, encouraging people to step out and use their time and talents to help the underprivileged. With the support of companies, businessmen and individual contributors, CTI is able to effectuate sustainable change in third world countries.

Partnering with local churches, businessmen, and the community, CTI leads hundreds of adults and young people to go on trips to third world countries to help the villagers on a personal level, positively impacting both the lives of the villagers and the lives of the people going on the trips.

"People get to a certain point in their lives and realize that true success is investing in the lives of others," Daniel says.  His vision for CTI is to enjoin the local community to share their time and resources to help those that cannot help themselves.