WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MERCY HOME - MARCH 2019

Greetings! We all know that March marks the beginning of spring, but you may not be aware it's also Developmental Disability Awareness Month and Women's History Month.  This year's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a celebration of the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. The National Association of the Council of Developmental Disabilities and Mercy Home seek to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of our lives. We hope to highlight the barriers that people with disabilities still face while trying to connect to the communities in which they live. Artwork created by people with disabilities will be featured throughout. Please visit our social media pages throughout the month to see a few of our favorite art pieces and stories of the people we support. We'll also be celebrating the phenomenal women that continue to help Mercy Home thrive as well as the founders of Mercy Home and the Sisters of Mercy during this year's theme which celebrates “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” Stay in touch. Visit us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

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CENTER OF DISCOVERY Thanks to a grant from the Jack Fanning Memorial Foundation, the children in Creative Arts Therapy were ecstatic to begin using their new touchscreen monitors, Xbox console, and games geared towards people with autism at the debut of our new Center of Discovery.

50/50 FOR MELODIC SOUL It's just $14 to participate in our 50/50 online raffle and you'll have a chance to win half of all proceeds. Music has always been a part of Mercy Home dating back to the late 1890s when children were taught to read music. As the years passed, a band formed and evolved into Melodic Soul. Let's keep the music playing! Get your ticket(s) today. Drawing will take place on 3/14.

RUNNING FOR MERCY HOME Board member Frank Fellone III and staff member Miguel Torres-Castro are putting their running shoes back on to support music therapy at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 17. You can support their run with a donation or get out there and cheer them on!

SAVE THE DATE JUNE 6 2019! Be a part of Mercy Home's 2019 spring fundraising dinner to support Mercy Home and Plant-Grow-Give, our organic farming program. This year we are excited to honor Lamb Insurance and Father Michael Perry. Learn more.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Thank you, Princess Chambers, for treating the residents to a day of pampering and mani-pedis. The residents were beyond excited. Thank you to our partner Ridgewood Savings Bank for collecting toiletries and other items for Mercy Home and for supporting MLK Service Day.   We are only able to provide programs and activities like Gifted Artists, Creative Arts Therapy and Music Therapy thanks to the support of you and our Leadership Circle members Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust, Con Edison, Lamb Insurance, DeSales Media Group, The FSC Foundation, Knights of Columbus Hudson Council #3701, The McKeen Fund, the Slattery Family, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, TD Bank Charitable Foundation, RTS Family Foundation, and Volunteer Services for Children. We're so blessed to have you as our partners and our friends. *partial list

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