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Charity

One of our main aims is to make life better for those who need our help and every Mando Mercs Costume Club (MMCC) member is actively seeking an opportunity to raise money for local and international charities during their events.

Since the beginning,  MMCC has believed that the greatest impacts we can have are within our local communities.  We strive to raise awareness for local verified charities and nonprofits, those on the front lines of charitable assistance, and who need our help the most.  MMCC also routinely partners with global charities who align with our mission to aid children and families in need.

Founded in November of 2007, Little Warrior International (LWI) began it’s crusade as a small internal fund created by donations from members within MMCC.  Known at the time as “Verd’ika Fund” (Verd’ika = Little Warrior in the Mandalorian language) MMCC members donated $250 to purchase presents for an orphan who would be celebrating the holidays alone.  Like today, MMCC members  felt that no child should go through life without even the faintest glimmer of hope.

Since those early days, the mission of LWI has expanded to include helping fund other grass-roots charities in the local communities we serve.  LWI also raises money to help with disaster relief where children are affected.  From lifting up a sick child to raising money for relief efforts, LWI brings a greater purpose for MMCC members than just costuming.

Throughout the year MMCC Clans and Members raise money at local conventions and events, and because MMCC is managed by an all-volunteer staff of members, 100% of these funds go to fulling LWI’s mission. Examples of LWI in-action:

  • Providing gifts/funds to children and families in need during the holidays.
  • Benevolence donations to help fund local non-profit charity organizations and outreach programs
  • Benevolence donations to help fund youth outreach programs.
  • Fundraising for disaster recovery.
  • Fundraising for medical research.

2016 Statistics

  • Direct Funds Raised: $8,532.59
  • Children/Families in Need Helped: 5
  • Charitable Organizations Funded: 3

2017 Statistics

  • Direct Funds Raised: $5,416
  • Children/Families in Need Helped: 4
  • Charitable Organizations Funded: 1

2018 Statistics

  • Direct Funds Raised: $5,120
  • Children/Families in Need Helped: 5
  • Charitable Organizations Funded: 0

2019 Statistics

  • Direct Funds Raised: $5,576
  • Member Relief Efforts: 4
  • Charitable Organizations Funded: 2

In 2020 our charity statistics changed to capture the following information:  Direct funds raised for charity, Indirect funds raised for charity, Hours given to charity

2020 Statistics

  • Direct Funds Raised: $12,090
  • Indirect: $342,659
  • Charitable Hours Given: 758

2021 Statistics

  • Direct Funds Raised: $8446
  • Indirect: $44,009
  • Charitable Hours Given: 681

2022 Statistics

  • Direct Funds Raised:  $5709
  • Indirect: $63,200
  • Charitable Hours Given: 181
  • Charitable Events Attended: 270

2023 Statistics

  • Direct Funds Raised: $78,661
  • Indirect:  $1,031,880.60
  • Charitable Hours Given: 10,501
  • Charitable Events Attended: 558

2024 Statistics

  • Total funds raised (direct & Indirect) = $1,231,709.00
  • Hours devoted to charity = 15,110
  • Charity events = 583

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