The Mercy Annual Fund

Dear Alumnae & Friends of Mercy,

The Mercy Annual Fund is a critical program that has always helped to support the various expenses associated with running a school with unique student-centered programs. Now more than ever are we recognizing the tremendous impact our Annual Fund has on our success and our ability to give our students everything they deserve.

Regardless of whether we are in Distance Learning, in a Cohort Hybrid Model, or on campus as an entire school community, our traditional expenses remain consistent. In addition to these, COVID-19 has brought significant new expenses that we must meet to address new safety standards and needs. Updated ventilation systems, safety equipment, and handwashing stations are some of the many new expenses that we have incurred as a result of the pandemic in order to bring our students safely back to campus. Our Annual Fund is integral to meeting these needs. Last year your support through the Annual Fund helped us to update the interior of the school building with new paint on the walls, new water stations for our students, and a remodeled bathroom. This year we are looking forward to continuing to move forward with the goals in our strategic plan, while also meeting the unexpected needs of the time. The Mercy Annual Fund is a tremendous support in funding our traditional expenses, our goals, and the new COVID-19 related expenses. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support–without you, the dreams and needs we have for our students would quite simply not be possible. Thank you for continuing to support Mercy’s mission of educating young women. On behalf of our students, thank you for the Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan ‘02, Ed.D. Head of School

GIVING THE Mercy Annual Fund

Your Impact

Gifts to the Mercy Annual Fund touch each student and teacher in many ways, making it possible to:

• Keep class sizes small, ensuring each student receives direct and focused instruction

• Upgrade classroom technology to maximize educational resources and learning opportunities

• Promote spiritual growth and character development through

Campus Ministry activities, including retreats that cultivate

Thank you!tremendous impact you make in their lives.

sisterhood and community • Provide a full-time certified athletic trainer, along with 24 competitive athletic teams, at no additional cost to participate

• Maintain and recruit the most talented faculty and staff through competitive salaries and professional development opportunities

On behalf of the Mercy Community, thank you to all those who have given; we have raised $800,393 of our $1.2 million goal!

A gift of any amount will help us achieve our goal! Give today! Gifts may be made online, by check, stock, or through donor designated funds at mercyhsb.com/giving/give.

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Annual Report HONOR ROLL OF DONORS