Our Impact

Supporting Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation makes a difference in the lives of the individuals and families our organization serves. The outcomes below show the impact of Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation’s programs and services in Greater Hartford and Middletown from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

Meals and Basic Needs

77,863 nutritious meals were served this year between St. Elizabeth House and the Friendship Center.

Three men in a room with blue walls serving food onto cafeteria trays

Housing

205 people gained a safe and stable place to live through our Permanent Supportive Housing program. 

165 people accessed safe housing and learned skills to develop independence through our Residential Programs. 

Shelter Diversion and Rapid Rehousing

790 people avoided homelessness by working with our Shelter Diversion Program. 

  • 401 people in Greater Hartford were served in partnership with the Greater Hartford Coordinated Access Network.
  • 389 people in Greater Middletown were served in partnership with the Middletown-Meriden-Wallingford Coordinated Access Network.

3,833 people were served through Mercy’s Diversion HUBS in Hartford and Middletown.

114 people quickly found and maintained appropriate housing after experiencing literal homelessness through our Rapid Rehousing Program. 

Testimonials

Learn how Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation has changed countless lives through its programs and services.

An older man speaking at a podium, saying "Mercy Housing is the only reason I am still housed, safe, fed, healthy, living with dignity, positive about the future - and alive to speak with you today."
A picture of a young woman saying "Being at The Haven at Charter Oak has helped me evolve into a better version of myself."
An older man in a striped button-down shirt saying "The help and support I have received from Mercy has turned my life around, something I didn't think was possible at my age."
A woman in a red shirt wearing glasses saying "I'm grateful to Mercy Housing because I thought all hope was gone. They gave me a chance and I used it to the best of my ability."
A young man in a blue shirt and black hat saying "Mercy Housing is a lifesaver. My life is more structured since I got here. I'm sober, and I'm taking care of my health. Without Mercy, I could have been dead."

Annual Report

Learn more about Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation’s impact – read our Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report.