Toys for Tots is a national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, founded in 1947 with the mission to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The program’s primary goal is […]
A lot of people who want to give to worthy organizations have questions about determining whether a charity is worthy of their hard earned money. Making those decisions involves a bit of research and a thoughtful approach. A “worthy” charity […]
It’s back to school time and for Mercy Lab Foundation, that means several of our partners will be working with students again after breaking for the summer. Our partners at Take Stock in Children have been in school for a […]
People consider a wide range of criteria when deciding where to give their charitable donations, often driven by a mix of personal values, practical considerations, and a desire for impact. One of the biggest determinations for where people give their […]
One of the amazing organizations that Mercy Lab has been partnering with is CAST (Coalition Against Sex Trafficking LA). Recently, CAST shared an incredible case of a man named Romeo who came to California from Guatemala to work on a […]
The charitable giving scene is constantly evolving, and 2025 is no exception. With a new administration coming in last month, changes are coming quickly. While the past few years have seen some challenges, experts are predicting a positive shift in […]
An upstate New York food bank was offered a very large amount of freshly cleaned Salmon this month. LocalCoho, a salmon farm that was soon to be closed, had 40,000 lbs. of live salmon to donate to the local food […]
Summarizing the Giving Trends from 2024 Philanthropy and giving changes throughout the years. Giving USA tracks the trends each year and their report from 2024 showed that people continued to practice charitable giving despite inflation. The focus for most people […]
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in the Panhandle of Florida and quickly carved a path with destructive winds and high quantities of rainfall throughout Georgia, South Carolina, western North Carolina, and Tennessee. Billions of dollars of […]
There are several trends indicating a shift in Americans’ giving habits: Increased Online Giving: With the rise of technology, more Americans are donating online to charities and nonprofits. This has made giving more accessible and convenient. Emphasis on Impact: Donors […]