SPOTLIGHT: Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach

A Closer Look

2018 Top achievements:

• Over 6,000 neighbors came through our doors this year, making this the busiest year in the history of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
• 12,157 dental procedures performed for 1,383 dental patients with a value of $1,370,233
• 16,809 meals filled stomachs with hot lunches at the Neighborhood House Soup Kitchen
• 29 students in our “Yes, I Can!” after-school program improved their math and reading skills
• 36 individuals received help with their job search and resume writing skills through our emPOWER program
• 18 healthy babies born to Wellness Center Mothers
• 141 students enrolled in our ESL program, making it the largest ESL program in Charleston County
• 599 goals achieved by clients at both locations through our case management services

2019 Goals:

• Develop and enhance partnerships to increase organizational capacity
• Work closely with the communities we serve to assess current programs and ensure we are meeting community needs
• Increase awareness of our mission and services throughout the community
• Expand emPOWER Workforce Development Program to include youth programming 

Fundraising events: 

• Wellness Center Birthday Bash January 2019 ,
  Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
• 22nd Annual Love Your Neighbor Auction Feb. 10, 2019,
  Downtown Marriott
• 30th Anniversary Spring Sprint 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run March 9, 2019,
  Johns Island County Park
• 26th Annual Golf Tournament May 22, 2019, Briar Creek Golf Club
• 30th Anniversary Celebration Fall 2019
  More information coming soon. 

Corporate giving opportunities:

• We have a variety of opportunities for corporate partners to get involved. 
• Sponsorship opportunities for all fundraising and community events
• General and targeted corporate investment opportunities
• In-kind donations (Incudes dental & OBGYN professional services, capital expenditures, building supplies)
• Partnership opportunities in our emPOWER Workforce Development Program
• We also offer a multitude of employee engagement opportunities for companies that allow employees to give back to their community and provide a team-building experience. To discuss all of the ways we might be able to partner, please contact Kristin Raymond.

Contact Amanda Baldwin at 843-480-4235 for information about these opportunities.  

Mission Statement

To encourage and support self-sufficiency and self-worth for people in need in our community through education, wellness and outreach services.

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