Horizons M E R C Y F O U N D AT I O N
WINTER 2023
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President’s Message
Local Sisters of Mercy in 1893 (above) and current Sisters of Mercy at our recent McAuley & Legacy Societies Celebration (below).
Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of the Simple Abundance book series, shares “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” Each of you, our dedicated and caring donors, powerfully demonstrate your dreams of transforming lives and serving others in need of compassion and kindness through your gifts to Mercy Foundation. As we embark upon our Continuing the Mission campaign, I look forward to our Mercy Foundation family coming together to realize the dream of ensuring the mission and good works of the Sisters of Mercy continue in our community for decades to come.
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow:
CONTINUING THE MISSION CAMPAIGN In 1857, a small group of Sisters of Mercy made their journey from San Francisco by riverboat to Sacramento—and arrived with boundless courage and determination. Ever ready to serve their mission of Mercy, they were called to begin a community in Sacramento to meet the urgent needs created by a booming Gold Rush population—thousands of immigrant men and women eager to make a fresh start and make the new city of Sacramento their home. And so, the Sisters began their local health care and education ministries, compassionately tending to the poor, sick, and uneducated with the very best care. Now, to ensure our shared mission continues well into the future, Mercy Foundation is excited to announce a new campaign: Continuing the Mission. Through this new campaign, together we will continue to meet the needs of the underserved in our communities by supporting initiatives such as the Angel Continued on page 2
In this season of gratitude, we are especially grateful for you and your steadfast support of Mercy Foundation and the Sisters of Mercy. Warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for joyous and happy holidays! Sincerely,
Kevin B. Duggan President & CEO