We all have varying degrees of influence on others. Whether it’s within our circle of family, friends, co-workers, or memberships we participate in, relationships have influence. One of the unique ways that we can actually improve others and have a […]
A recent poll of Americans was released by the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org and showed that the number of Americans who are giving to charity has declined. The reason given states that many people feel as though the wealthier people […]
As we honor the lives of those who have served our country today on Memorial Day, it seems fitting to share some information about the Fisher House Foundation. The Fisher House Foundation provides houses/rooms free for qualifying members of the […]
To honor his 60th birthday, Michael Jordan made the largest-ever donation to the Make-A-Wish organization this week. According to the Associated Press, Jordan donated $10 million to Make-A-Wish, which will create an endowment to provide funding to make future wishes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a former teacher, it’s always interesting to hear about organizations that are doing a stellar job working with students. One organization that has recently taken a bright spotlight is Early Reading Matters. Based in New York City, the nonprofit’s […]