We will all miss Dolly. Dolly Parton built one of the most practical, direct, and transformative philanthropic legacies in modern history. Her philosophy of giving was simple: identify immediate human needs, strip away red tape, and deliver direct help with […]
MacKenzie Scott Erased Tens of Billions of Dollars in Medical Debt Jeff Bezo’s ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, recently erased tens of billions of dollars in medical debt by funding Undue Medical Debt (formerly known as RIP Medical Debt). Rather than attempting […]
US Charities Scored Big with $617 Billion in Donations Even with everyone stressing about the economy, people really stepped up their giving last year. According to the latest Giving USA report, US charities pulled in a whopping $617 billion. A […]
I recently bought a chocolate bar from the local grocery store and as I was enjoying it, saw that it had a full explanation on the wrapper as to why the chocolate company was ethical and how buying this brand […]
EverForward is doing some incredibly heavy lifting for the Tampa Bay community. Transitioning from a traditional model to a specialized, trauma-informed approach is a huge shift that clearly pays off in the long run. Formerly known as Carlton Manor, EverForward […]
With graduation time upon us, I was looking to spotlight an organization that has a mission to help high school graduates with taking the next steps into college. I found an organization called Beyond 12. It is a national nonprofit […]
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 […]