IRVINE, CA, November 04, 2011
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Mercy House today announced that it has been selected as a Neighborhood Builder, part of Bank of America's national philanthropic recognition program that provides $200,000 to high impact nonprofits. Every year, through it's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America selects two outstanding nonprofit/charitable organizations in 45 markets to benefit from the Neighborhood Builders Program. Also selected for the two-year funding in Orange County was the Discovery Science Center.
As a Neighborhood Builder, Mercy House will also receive specially designed leadership development programs including senior executive workshops to develop strategy and growth, as well as emerging leaders workshops for organizational management skills.
"We are extremely grateful to Bank of America for stepping up and recognizing the importance of nurturing the communities in which we live," said Larry Haynes, executive director, Mercy House. " Especially during times like this, when more people are relying on local programs and services, it is imperative that nonprofit organizations have the means to operate to support those in need. We are deeply appreciative of the recognition, and honored to accept the Neighborhood Builders award along with our co-recipient, the amazing Discovery Science Center."
"Mercy House has distinguished itself by providing its unique system of dignified housing alternatives, programs and supportive services that contribute so greatly to our community," said Allen Staff, Orange County market president, Bank of America. "To help them continue with their outstanding work and ongoing quest to end homelessness, we are pleased to award Mercy House $200,000 of unrestricted operating support over two years."
More information about the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative can be found at http://www.bankofamerica.com/nei.
About Mercy House
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Mercy House is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides housing and comprehensive supportive services for a variety of homeless populations including families, adult men and women, mothers and their children, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and the physically and mentally disabled. Founded in 1988 by Father Jerome T. Karcher, Mercy House has established Mercy House Center, as well as transitional living facilities including Joseph House, Regina House and Emmanuel House. In 2005, Mercy House offered permanent affordable housing for the first time by opening the San Miguel Residence. Mercy House has expanded its services to open three facilities in Ontario, California. Guadalupe Residence provides 15 four-bedroom apartments for permanent affordable housing. Assisi House provides nine apartments as transitional housing units. Mercy House also operates the Cold Weather Armory Emergency Shelter Program and the Family Redirection Program, the primary low-threshold emergency options for individuals and families in Orange County. Visit http://www.mercyhouse.net.
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