Mensor Cares is a group of Mensor employees who believe in the spirit of working together and help others in need. So as to support other non-profits, an own non-profit organisation was financed and formed through payroll deductions, Susan Fisher reports:
Early 2015 a discussion started about how our contributions could be used. Which associations ought to be funded and what percentage of our contributions would actually get there?
Could we achieve more employee participation if they were involved with making decisions concerning where and how their money was spent?
Finally in Shaming , Mensor Cares was founded as a non-profit organisation. It really is run wholly by employees and contains no overhead administrative costs. One hundred percent of employee donations are returned to recommended charities. A board of directors was elected for multi-
year terms.
Various groups benefit
They meet monthly to examine donation requests from agencies and make tips for funding. For tax purposes, the requesting organisation must be a registered non-profit group as well. A number of organisations received funding in 2016 ? including those that serve several thousands of clients and in addition smaller groups. Among those funded were the Smart Orchestra with musicians of most ages and skills and the Scheib Center, which provides mental health insurance and mental disability services to residents in your community who may not have insurance coverage.
Other recipients have been Meals on Wheels, an area women?s group, and School Fuel, an organization that sends food to students. Mensor Cares have educated themselves about local resident non-profits and the requirements of others. Through the contributions we’ve created an atmosphere of giving and fostered a pastime in serving our community.