Toussaint, a Haitian slave, moved to New York City with his master in the 1700s. Despite his own hardships, he began helping to free many other slaves, choosing even to free others before himself. He dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate, giving everything he and his wife Juliette had to poor and orphaned children, opening a school to teach black children a trade, and providing medical care for victims of yellow fever. Toussaint’s life is an example of generous individuals who care deeply about providing education and opportunities for those who are underserved.