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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Board Members

Mary Machuga - Chair

Laura Lewis - Vice-Chair

Bryan Baumann, Esq.

Sr. Bernadette Bell, RSM

Kathryn Buesink

William Flaherty, Jr.

Cynde Goldberg

Renee Horton

Gil Jacobs, PHD, CPA - Treasurer

Erica Jackson

Denise Lee - Secretary

Daniel Levstek

Kathleen Quinn

Pam Rinn

Elizabeth Speakman

Sr. Jeanne Thomas, RSM

Sr. Patricia Whalen, RSM

Mary Zenner - Liason to NYPPAW

 

Ex-Officio Trustee

Christine Tombaugh

Mercy Center Staff

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Christine Tombaugh Executive Director
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Melissa Thompson Director of Client Services
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Shirley Schell Director of Development
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Diane McQuaid Finance Director
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Rochelle Scharrer Executive Administrative Assistant
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Mary Graziano Program Director Dress for Success ® Erie
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Kim Church Program & Intake Coordinator
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Carla Burrs After-Care Specialist
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Phyllis DiNicola and Vicki Fiolek Advocates/Case Managers
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Simone Davic Child Development Specialist
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Anita Kraut, Mary Jo Brunner, Jackie Jordan House Managers
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Alison Vanwinkle Part-time House Managers
Marlene Jansen Mercy Heritage House Manager
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Megan Fogle Volunteer Coordinator
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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