A revolutionary new platform combining 21st-century technology and a worldwide grassroots network, Encircle connects a person in urgent need directly to a donor who is able to provide immediate relief with the simple click of a button. And it doesn’t stop there: we include our donors in the entire process, providing ongoing updates so that each donor can experience firsthand what transforming a life looks like.
Encircle began at the intersection of our founders’ twofold vision: to transform lives around the globe by meeting urgent needs immediately, and to provide a 21st-Century online platform where those with the ability to give are connected directly to those who need to receive – removing the traditional charity middleman.
Nothing! We are fully funded by The Lindell Foundation, so your donation is not keeping our lights on – it’s going directly to the intended recipient in need.
Encircle has been made possible by generous support from Michael J. Lindell and the Lindell Foundation. Mr. Lindell, the inventor and CEO of MyPillow,® is passionate about helping those in need and lifting up those who are unable to lift up themselves. As someone who has experienced both the upper and the lower extremes of society, Mr. Lindell is personally determined to reach as many unmet needs as possible. He has assembled a team of highly-qualified professionals to assist in the execution of this project.
100% of every dollar raised goes directly to the intended recipient in need. Every dollar, every time, no exceptions.
Due to our expert grassroots team around the globe, these instances are few and far between. However, in the event that a recipient passes away before receiving your donation, falls out of contact with our team on the ground and cannot be found, refuses to accept the donation even after previously applying to receive it, or if their request is found to be invalid in any way – we have a 100% money-back guarantee which will immediately reimburse you for every cent donated. Or, if you so choose, we can repurpose your donation towards a similar case/recipient.
Because we believe you should be able to put your entire donation directly into the hands of someone whom you know needs it, rather than putting it in the hands of a middleman organization where it’s impact will be spread thin. Because your dollar should go as far as possible, and you should know exactly where it goes.
We’ve revolutionized the giving experience by making it:
More Personal. We provide specific details about the individual, the situation, and the immediate need you’re giving to – so you know exactly how your dollars are changing each individual life. You’re not giving to charity – you’re giving straight to a real person with a real need in real time.
More Transparent. We guarantee that 100% of your dollar goes directly in the recipient’s hands. Every donor, every time, no exceptions. Plus, our expert team of Validators and Verifiers both in the home office and in the field makes sure that every need is properly authenticated so that you can give confidently.
More Meaningful. We don’t think the giving process should be over when you click “donate”. With Encircle, that’s only the beginning. We’ll keep you connected to your recipients by providing ongoing updates, so that you can experience firsthand what transforming a life looks like. There’s nothing more fulfilling than the knowledge that you have made a positive, life-changing impact, and our one-of-a-kind platform gives you the ability to multiply this impact like never before.
We are proud to be actively meeting urgent needs in over 100 countries around the globe, across 6 continents. And we’re just getting started!
The vision for Encircle is that it will continue to grow and allow for a holistic approach to addressing verified needs. As our grassroots Validation team builds relationships with recipients in their communities, they can examine the “big picture” of a need: what caused the situation, how to fix it, and how to prevent it from happening again. Success looks like a world where no one in need is left unsupported, and no one who is willing to give wonders whether or not they made a difference.