"Life's persistent and most urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?"

Martin Luther King Jr.

At Merfs, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. We are committed to supporting organizations that make a difference in the lives of those in need. Here are some incredible associations we proudly support:

Our Partners

"The Arkansas Museums Association stands as a committed collective comprising museums and adept professionals. Our core mission revolves around elevating and maintaining the utmost standards of professionalism within Arkansas' vibrant museum landscape. We actively promote collaboration among our members, fostering engagement and cultivating public appreciation for the rich tapestry of museums across the state. Membership also includes complimentary access to our Professional Development program, enhancing your skills and expertise."

"At the Children’s Tumor Foundation, we’re working to better the lives of more than 4 million people who live with some type of neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis. We envision a day when patients can live their lives free of the pain and difficulties that come with nerve tumors, and our innovative team-based approach to drug development is making that vision a reality."

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS) is a fire protection district as provided for by Kentucky Revised Statue (KRS) Chapter 75.  Our Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMTs operate from 11 fire stations to provide fire protection, fire prevention, advanced life support EMS response/transport, and rescue services to over 90 square miles of Louisville Metro, including portions of I-71, I-265, I-64, and the Ohio River.

The Other Side Academy is a training school in which students learn pro-social, vocational and life skills allowing them to emerge with a healthy life on “the other side”. This program is available as an alternative to those facing long-term incarceration as well as those seeking a change from the life they’ve chosen in the past.

Denver Metro Area – Demi’s Animal Rescue is a no kill animal rescue that focuses on solving pet homelessness through adoption, spay/neuter and pet retention.

With your generosity we can continue offering incredible film events, as well as one-of-a-kind enrichment opportunities through our education outreach initiatives.

Soul Dog is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization founded with the mission to spay/neuter and protect animals. Soul Dog is proactive in animal welfare, advancing the need for spaying and neutering our pets to reduce overpopulation. We travel to rural communities on Native American reservations, where spaying and neutering will only happen if it is nearly free or very convenient.

We are a non-profit animal rescue organization based in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Our mission is to provide care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need while finding them loving homes and families.

MaxFund is a non-profit organization established to provide adoption services and medical care for injured, abused, and abandoned animals with no known owners. Our goal is to find them homes once they have recovered.

Madison Cares provides free educational classes to members of the community focusing on at least one of the eight dimensions of wellness that keeps a person mentally and physically well.

The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical care, Education and Advocacy. Formally established in 2009, the Foundation’s primary focus is to support the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, the first academic home in the United States committed solely to research and medical care for people with Down syndrome.

"We strive to give every animal the longest, healthiest, and happiest life possible. With the help of dedicated experts, specialized technology, and safe and spacious facilities, we make caring for your animal our life’s work."

"Promote Higher Education and Further Professional Development"

Empowering sex trafficking survivors toward self-sufficiency. With your help, survivors here in Colorado can find hope and healing.

"Working with leading physicians, we use donations to directly fund pediatric cancer research and therapies that will improve survival rates and reduce the devastating side effects of cancer treatments."

Your donation will directly fund the development of novel drug therapies for glioblastoma.  "Together we can find new therapies for Glioblastoma."

The mission of Project Lazarus is to help heal and empower people living with HIV/AIDS by focusing on wellness, providing housing, and offering important support services.

"We prevent suicide in Larimer County through training and education, providing outreach, and offering support."

The Glenn Garcelon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which exists to improve the quality of life of brain tumor survivors, caregivers and their families by providing emotional and financial support. Your donations help us continue our important work.

THR has been rescuing at risk horsesfrom a variety of life-threatening circumstances, including abuse or neglect situations, or voluntary owner-relinquishment.

"We are a neighborhood elementary school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. We opened our doors in 1995, and are proud to have served our amazing community for nearly 30 years."