Merchant Giving Project

05/13/2026

Our featured nonprofit this month, Friends of Lakeview, is a partner of the chamber of commerce and Special Services Area (SSA) 27.

By leveraging individual and corporate donations, grants, and other sources of funding, it supports a resilient local economy and high quality of life for the benefit of businesses and residents in Chicago’s Lakeview community.

04/04/2026

Our featured nonprofit this month, Misericordia, Heart of Mercy, provides a continuum of care for more than 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, many of whom are physically challenged as well.

Merchant Giving Project has been raising money for Misericordia through credit card transactions since 2014!

https://www.facebook.com/misericordiaheartofmercy

Misericordia provides a continuum of care for more than 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities many of whom are physically challenged as well.

03/08/2026

This month's featured nonprofit, Reading In Motion, builds strong readers!

The goal of RIM is to get every student reading at grade level or above during their early years, especially students who need greater support due to their circumstances.

Merchant Giving Project has been raising money for RIM through credit card transactions since 2012!

https://www.facebook.com/ReadinginMotion

Our goal is to equip Pre-K to 1st Grade students with foundational reading skills through an arts-based program grounded in the science of reading.

02/22/2026

Happy Birthday to us! 🥳 MGP is 14 years old!

In 14 years we have:

Facilitated $1,132,890,158.06 in credit card sales 💳

Saved merchants $3,398,670.47 on processing fees 💸

Donated $375,559.87 to charity 💙

Thank you to all who continue to support our mission! 🙏

02/16/2026

This month's featured nonprofit, Scottish Rite for Children, is a world-renowned leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, neurological disorders and learning disorders.

Merchant Giving Project has been raising money for Scottish Rite for Children through credit card transactions since 2015!

https://www.facebook.com/ScottishRiteforChildren

Scottish Rite for Children is a nonprofit pediatric orthopedic hospital in Dallas, Texas.

01/14/2026

This month's featured nonprofit, StreetWise, exists to elevate marginalized voices and provide opportunities for individuals to earn an income with dignity.

Anyone who wants to work has the opportunity to move themselves out of crisis. Streetwise provides a "hand up, not a handout."

Merchant Giving Project has been raising money for Streetwise through credit card transactions since 2012.

Real People. Real Work. Real Hope. Keep Chicagoans empowered to work by donating today at www.streetwise.org/donate