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Hartford, CT  06114
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Mercy Housing and Shelter Turns 30 Years Old!

Since 1983, Mercy Housing and Shelter has been working to empower homeless persons to become independent, so they may live and work with dignity and respect.  We continue to open our arms to embrace and help all of those in need.  Each and every person who comes to us in need has a story.  Their stories are tragic, heroic, and at times desperate, and we embrace each as we strive to live out our core values of:  RESPECT, COMPASSION, and RESPONSIBILITY.  We do not take our responsibility lightly, because we know their lives are in our hands.

In the past year Mercy Housing and Shelter’s programs served more than 5,700 individuals providing housing, food, job training, access to medical services, and basic human needs.  This number includes: 353 individuals who were provided housing in our residential program at St. Elizabeth House and Shepherd Home; 45 women were provided housing and support at Catherine’s Place; 21 individuals were provided permanent supportive housing at The Residence at St. Mary’s; Supportive Housing assisted 83 households in scattered-site housing; and the Friendship Center served more than 67,000 meals to 5,100 individuals.   

The generosity of our donors who provide financial assistance and in-kind donations allow us to continue to assist homeless men, woman, and children and those at immediate risk of being homeless.  On behalf of those who will be warm, safe, nourished and fed this winter because of your generosity tonight, thank you! 

 

"FOOD FOR A DAY" CALENDAR 2013

The following friends contributed to
Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation's
Food for a Day Calendar
at the 2012 Dreams Can Come True Gala


Their gifts will provide food or housing for a
Mercy Housing client on their designated day.

Thank you!

February 1st is John Bourgoin Day
February 1st is John & Mary DiMatteo Day
February 2nd is Nadine Brennan Day
February 5th is Deke Bowerman Day

February 5th is Ed & Kathy Sullivan Day

February 8th is Alice Kazantis Day

February 9th is The Ribaudo Family Day

February 10th is Amy Labbe Day

February 10th is Plapler McMahon Day

February 12th is Conrad & Robyn Peters Day

February 13th is Jenny Kim Day

February 15th is Kathleen McKinley Day

February 15th is Kyle Jandreau & Leah Chapman Day

February 18th is Brady Meehan Day

February 18th is Elisa Destefanis Day

February 27th is Lulie's Day

 
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Mercy Works
Because of YOU!

We are deeply grateful for the support of our donors, volunteers, community partners, funders and corporate sponsors. Without you, Mercy's mission to end homelessness, transform lives and advocate for real and lasting change in the social systems that perpetuate homelessness, would not be possible. Thank you.

~ In the last 12 months,Mercy moved 247 people out of homelessness and into permanent housing.

~ In collaboration with our partners, Mercy served 600 households in the City of Hartford, Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford with Federal Stimulus Funds (HPRP: Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing).

~ Mercy serves more than 5,500 unduplicated clients per year.

~ 89 Housing units are currently being supported by Mercy to give people what they need to be successful in housing.

~ The Friendship Center at St. Elizabeth House serves more than 82,000 per year.

~ In 2012, Mercy's Jumpstart Program at St. Elizabeth House was able to assist 70 clients who were unemployed to get a job and 20 clients to get a better job.

 
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