Mission Statement

Vision:
"Women restore hope, wholeness and stability for self and children"

Mission Statement:
Mercy Center for Women is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and is committed to enhancing the dignity of each person we serve through healing of body, mind and spirit.

Mercy Center for Women provides

Safe and Supportive transitional housing, education and counseling for homeless women with or without children.

Connection with social service agencies and volunteers to form a network of ongoing support, mentoring and education to our residents and women in the community.

An environment based on spirituality and ethical values.

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The support of generous individuals allows us to keep our doors open to homeless women and children. There are many ways in which individuals or organizations can financially support Mercy Center for Women. The following list includes some of the available giving options. Because MCW is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, all contributions are tax deductible.

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Regular Giving Opportunities:

  • Checks or cash gratefully accepted anytime
  • Christmas
  • May Mother's Day Appeal
  • Non-Event Fundraiser
  • Annual Report
  • Spring, Fall & Winter Newsletters

Other Opportunities:

  • Memorial Giving
  • Honorary Giving
  • Stocks
  • General Electric (GE) matching gifts (GE will match any employee or retiree gift of $25 or more made to a charitable organization) also Verizon, NFG, check with your employer!

Planned Giving:

  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Endowment
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Will
 

Statistics

Average number of women per year: 30

Average number of children per year: 15

Total shelter nights: 7274

Average cost per resident per day: $185.03

Budget: $1,211,966

Number of volunteers: 391

Number of volunteer hours: 8,755

Value of donated services: $182,022

 

Residents statistics during one year:

60% Caucasian

35% African American

5% Hispanic

52% of our residents were homeless due to drug and alcohol addiction

25% were making transition from prison or were on parole

15% were leaving abusive relationships

18% were jobless and lacked financial resources