Horizons Winter 2017

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Winter 2017 M E R C Y F O U N D AT I O N

Horizons

Inspiring Philanthropy. Changing Lives.

Merry Christmas and many wishes for a Happy New Year!

President’s message As we enter the holy Christmas season, with the beginning of a new year in sight, we find ourselves reflecting on what is most meaningful to us. Our families, friends and community all come to mind. As part of our Mercy Foundation family, I want to thank you for your support this past year. As you will read in this edition of Horizons, together we have started initiatives, completed projects, inspired generosity and spread hope.

Mercy Foundation is partnering with Loaves & Fishes to raise funds for a new outdoor play area to better meet the unique needs of the children at Mustard Seed School.

Reclaiming Childhood through Play A New Playground for Mustard Seed School Children living on the street or in a car with their family grow up too fast. Stripped of the luxury of a carefree childhood, they feel the weight of their parents’ daily struggles. They do not know where their next meal may come from or if they will be able to go to school tomorrow or even next month. At Loaves & Fishes in Sacramento, whole families are welcomed. On this campus, children have the opportunity to attend Mustard Seed School while their parents seek supportive services during the day. Mustard Seed School is a special place. With educational lessons, activities, toys and books, it provides the safety and structure needed by children living in precarious circumstances. Students ranging in age from 3 to 15 also get healthy meals, clean clothes, backpacks filled with school supplies and medical and dental Continued on page 3

As Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy said, “Our charity must be in our hearts and from our hearts.” We are so blessed to have friends like you keeping this intention alive, not just during the holidays, but throughout the year. You help feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, care for the poor and the sick --all with a heart full of charity. As members of our community, patients at Dignity Health hospitals and clinics, and neighbors of those served by Sisters of Mercy ministries, we are all profoundly tied to the work of Mercy Foundation. Looking forward, I am excited by all we will accomplish, the people we will help and the mercy we will spread together in the coming year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a blessed 2018. With gratitude,

President and CEO


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