Every year thousands of mountain bikers attempt to ride the treacherous, well known trails in Moab, Utah. One of the toughest and most dangerous trails is called The Whole Enchilada. It’s 27 miles and drops some 8000 feet where it […]
Research is indicating that habits of giving have changed in the past decade in America. Charitable giving as part of the yearly budget and the support for philanthropy is narrowing according to a How America Gives study. One study showed […]
As we approach the holidays, there is always a push by organizations to ask for charitable contributions. December is the month when a majority portion of all charitable donations are made. It likely falls this way because donors are feeling […]
As we approach the end of 2022, it’s interesting to look back and see what the trends have been this year in philanthropy and giving in general. Despite economic uncertainty, there are some donors (59% according to Fidelity Charitable) who […]
Horse ownership is quite a commitment. It’s costlier than smaller pets like cats and dogs, and can be challenging as the horse ages. Horses around and over the age of 15 can sometimes start showing signs of wear and more […]
Our Foundation takes time each year to discuss great organizations and the impact they are making. One of the organizations that has stood out to all of us here at Mercy Lab is the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking […]
As Hurricane Ian started pummeling the Southwest Florida area last week, emergency response teams from Direct Relief were organizing and getting ready to assist. The latest hurricane to hit the United States is considered to be the deadliest to hit […]
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced in July that it will be spending $20 billion dollars over the course of several years to tackle specific world problems. The issues that Gates has identified are the prevention of pandemics, eradicating […]
A great organization In Grand Rapids, Michigan, called Exodus Place is helping people who do not have homes to find housing, jobs, and resources that they need in order to get back on their feet. Exodus Place is a transitional […]
The people in Eastern Kentucky saw historic flooding back in June 2022 that killed eight people and trapped others in homes, buildings, and left some people without homes. This happened in the Appalachian region and encompassed several counties. The governor […]