The fourth annual Month of Service by the Marketing Research Education Foundation (MREF) took place this January. The purpose of the Month of Service is to encourage marketing researchers to do good in their communities and organize service groups. Below you’ll find a roundup highlighting some of the amazing work completed by the MREF community. Reading with elementary students Start Lighthouse, a 2025 Race Around the World for Education beneficiary, provided an opportunity t

By Maddie Swenson, Quirk’s Media On January 22, I left Minnesota for Costa Rica to volunteer at Hogar Montiel alongside other members of the MREF community. The Hogar Montiel Program serves young girls between the ages of 5-12 in Costa Rica who have high social risk, facing problems such as neglect, abandonment, and abuse. I was excited to participate in the MREF Vision Trip and to meet the girls I have been hearing about for the past few years. I was not let down. The girls

The 2025 Race Around the World for Education raised over $50,000 for STEAM education initiatives in underserved communities throughout the U.S. This aid will support programs that provide English learners with books, offer STEAM activities in after-school settings, assist students pursuing careers in the performing arts, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors at every level, including PureSpectrum, a victor-level sponsor, the MREF was able to have a sizable impact on these ini

The MREF’s 2025 Race Around the World for Education raised $52,000 to support Downstage Arts, Marty’s Orchid House, the Boys & Girls...

The 2025 Race Around the World for Education raised money for STEAM education initiatives. The donations will help support programs...