Merlin CCC

Merlin CCC We’re a Helena-based public philosophy non-profit dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening the community & environment through philosophy. Waian.

We believe in the value and relevance of philosophy and its ability to transform and improve our everyday lives. We also believe that it is (and should be) a resource for everyone — regardless of background or age — and that it is not meant to be closed away in some book, but to be lived. Our organization’s mission (and what it is that we do) is create, develop, and offer a wide-range of unique &

accessible opportunities for people to enjoy the fun & joy of doing philosophy together, and the transformative ways that philosophy can improve and enhance our lives in practical, empowering, and meaningful ways. Our programs are free to the public and support critical, creative thinking, the exchange of ideas, and the application of philosophy to everyday life. More broadly, they are opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ages (from children to elders) to gather, to learn from and with one another, and to uniquely cultivate their personal and civic selves. The idea for Merlin CCC was first conceived in 2012, shortly after the death of the founder’s father, Lee B. Preliminary steps for its not-for-profit operation began the following Spring and, in the Summer of 2014 with the filing of our Articles of Incorporation, Merlin took flight as a non-profit and received its tax-exempt status less than a year later in April of 2015.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped us raise $3,025 for community philosophy during this year's Greater Helena Give...
05/10/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who helped us raise $3,025 for community philosophy during this year's Greater Helena Gives fundraising campaign. We are so grateful to you!!!

Thank you to Helena Area Community Foundation for hosting a great 24-hour event, as always, and for the extraordinary amount of work that you and your team put into helping it be a success for all of us local non-profits here in Helena!

Thank you everyone for contributing during this year's Greater Helena Gives campaign. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $3,025! Thank you, thank you! All proceeds will be helping to support our Summer & Fall philosophy in the community programs.

We're so thankful to everyone who has donated to our organization this Greater Helena Gives. Because of you we have met ...
05/08/2026

We're so thankful to everyone who has donated to our organization this Greater Helena Gives. Because of you we have met almost 75% of our goal!!

We have 45 minutes left and would love it if folks who have not yet donated but would like to could help us finish the last leg in our race!!

PLEASE HELP US CROSS THE FINISH LINE: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/merlin-ccc

How has philosophy made a difference in Helena? Hear from some community members about this!https://vimeo.com/1187105078...
05/08/2026

How has philosophy made a difference in Helena? Hear from some community members about this!

https://vimeo.com/1187105078

With only an hour and a half left in this year's Greater Helena Gives campaign, please consider helping to support community philosophy here in Helena.

DONATE HERE: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/merlin-ccc

Community members were asked how community philosophy has made a difference in their lives and why cultivating our philosophical selves matters. Big thank yous for sharing your thoughts! Community Interviewees: Mike McGuire, Marie Z. Bourgeois, Louise "Hettie" Ferst, Jo Young, Kate Stanger, and Ambe...

05/07/2026

Here are just a few of the programs your donations help to support! All ages, all backgrounds, and a wide-range of opportunities to engage in community philosophy. Your support makes a huge difference!

PLEASE HELP US MEET OUR GIVING GOAL HERE: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/merlin-ccc

We just got our hands on an extra car wash certificate thanks to Town Pump Express! So...we've sweetened our car package...
05/07/2026

We just got our hands on an extra car wash certificate thanks to Town Pump Express! So...we've sweetened our car package perk. To whomever the next $500 donor is...you'll get an oil change from Meineke Car Care Center and 2 car wash certificates. Total value of this fun perk package $100! Donate to a great cause, help support philosophy and community, and get your car geared up for some summer adventures!!

DONATE HERE: https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/merlin-ccc

Address

119 Reeder’s Alley
Helena, MT
59601

Telephone

+14065022122

Website

https://diazwaian.substack.com/, https://merlinccc.org/

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