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Imagine a world where thoughtful dialogue & community co-exist. Where differing perspectives break bread. Where understanding & truth is a goal…and wisdom a love. Imagine you live in that world, that city, that neighborhood, that community. Be part of that vision. Invest in that community. Invest in us.

WHY SUPPORT MERLIN?

What your generosity helps to support

Students learning in the Merlin Nature Preserve's outdoor classroom.

Your contributions help support free programs in the community that give people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — opportunities to gather, to learn from and with one another, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves.

By giving to Merlin you’re helping support community programs that foster & facilitate critical, creative thinking, the exchange of ideas, and the application of philosophy to everyday life.

All of our programs are free to the public & opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds (from children to elders) to gather, learn from and with one another, and cultivate their personal and civic selves.

Your contributions:

help support free programs in the community that give people of all backgrounds and ages — from children to elders — opportunities to gather, to learn from and with one another, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves.
programs that spark and encourage the exchange of ideas & the fun of doing philosophy
programs that promote critical, creative thought & reflection
programs that cultivate “philosophical sensitivity”
programs that help develop our personal & civic selves
programs that nurture and contribute to a sense of imagination & wonder
programs that nurture and contribute to a sense of imagination & wonder
programs that reconnect people with nature by way of doing philosophy in inspiring places
programs that facilitate the application of philosophy to everyday life
programs that inspire leadership & meaningful action
programs that build, foster & strengthen the community and environment

We Love Our donors

All of our programs are free to the community, but this doesn’t mean that they are free to run. A lot of work & overhead goes into developing, organizing & putting on our programs. To this end, we remain forever grateful to all of our donors. Thank you, thank you. We couldn’t do it without you!

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Merlin CCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aimed at enriching lives & strengthening the community through philosophy. Contributions are tax-deductible. Our EIN is 47-1479303.

Become a Sponsor

As a non-profit, our success depends upon the generosity & support of our local community and building lasting & meaningful relationships. Community Partner Sponsorships are opportunities for individuals and businesses to help in whatever ways they can — whether that’s through cash sponsorships, in-kind sponsorships, discounts on printing or materials, donation of services or materials, and more. If you would like to become a sponsor of our organization or want to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, please let us know! We’d love to partner with you!

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role in the success of our programs. From energy, perspective, skills, support, insight, sweat equity, expertise, and time, we value what each individual brings to the table. If you’d like to volunteer for us, there are a number of ways you can do this. We’d love to welcome you aboard!