Friends of Mercy recognizes individuals who have generously made a one-time gift of $5,000 or more to support Mercy For Animals’ important work to end animal cruelty and inspire compassion worldwide.
Benefits
As a Friend of Mercy, you can be sure your gift is helping countless victims of factory farming who would otherwise be forgotten. You will also receive these special benefits:
- Exclusive invitations to MFA events in your area
- An annual call with MFA leadership
- Monthly behind-the-scenes updates from MFA staff
- Our year-in-review publication highlighting your impact for animals worldwide
- Free subscription to our quarterly Compassionate Living magazine
Increase your impact: Give a transformative leadership gift of $50,000 or more to join The Founder’s Circle.
About Mercy
Mercy was only a few weeks old when a brave MFA investigator saved him. Sick and clinging to life, Mercy had suffered heart-wrenching cruelty. Torn away from his mother shortly after birth, he was moved to a facility where workers bludgeoned calves to death with pickaxes and hammers. It often took five or six blows to kill a calf. Many calves were severely beaten and thrown into “dead piles” while still alive.
After our undercover investigator rescued Mercy, the feeble and malnourished calf needed around-the-clock veterinary care. Thankfully, he pulled through, and today Mercy lives at an animal sanctuary where he grazes on sweet green grass, feels the morning sun on his face, and frolics with friends—including other calves rescued by MFA. Now he is content and will live out his life in comfort and care.
Because of the hard work and perseverance of MFA’s legal team, Mercy’s abusers were convicted of animal cruelty and his story made headlines around the world. But so many animals like Mercy still suffer at factory farms. Thanks to the generosity of Friends of Mercy, we are bringing an end once thought impossible to the misery and violence they endure.
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MFA is named one of the "15 Top High-Impact Nonprofits" in the category of "animal welfare, rights, and protection" by Philanthropedia.
“Mercy For Animals has an immensely talented and dedicated crew of employees and attracts legions of volunteers. They are also fiscally responsible and make a great impact choosing campaigns that are not only effective, but cost-efficient.”
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Mercy For Animals has been consistently named Best In America by the Independent Charities of America, a seal awarded to less than 1 percent of charities nationwide each year.
“The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to [charities] … that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.”
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MFA was voted Favorite Non-Profit Organization in VegNews magazine’s 2016 Veggie Awards. More than 1.7 million people voted. This marks the third year in a row MFA has been honored.
“Mercy For Animals has done nothing but explode, fast-tracking a vision of animal protection’s promising future to the present.”
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Mercy For Animals is recognized as a Gold Level Participant of the GuideStar Exchange for its deep commitment to transparency and accountability.
The Gold Level is GuideStar’s highest level and has been attained by less than 1 percent of U.S. nonprofits.
Questions?
If you would like guidance in joining Friends of Mercy, we are here to help. Liz Quick, our director of development, will gladly walk you through the process.