A 501(c) (3) Organization Addressing the Crisis of Family Homelessness
M.E.R.C.Y.
Communities, Inc.
108 E. Cook Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 753-1358
FAX: (217) 753-1360
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Parkway Christian Church
http://www.parkwaychurch.info/
Sangamon County Community Foundation
M.E.R.C.Y. Communities Fund established December 2006 to promote affordable housing resources for homeless families.
Springfield Dominican Sisters
In February of 1999 the Springfield Dominican Sisters granted the seed monies to form M.E.R.C. Y. Communities, Inc. They continue to support the agency's mission through grants and contributed services of their membership.
Springfield Housing Authority
http://www.springfieldhousingauthority.org/
In December of 1999 the Springfield Housing Authority and M.E.R.C.Y. Communities entered into an agreement whereby M.E.R.C. Y. would lease from SHA a twelve-unit apartment building, which would serve as its transitional living facility.
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Member since 2001.
United Way of Central Illinois
Since 2001 M.E.R.C. Y. Communities has been a certified United Way agency. The agency's transitional living and permanent supportive housing programs (a pilot project in the 2005 campaign) are funded under their Fostering Independence field of service.
Rochester United Methodist Church
In May of 2006 RUMC's Family Outreach team entered into a partnership with M.E.R.C. Y Communities to provide transitional housing and supportive services, including mentoring for a homeless mom and her children.
Heartland Continuum of Care
http://springfieldhomeless.org/
Member.
Supportive Housing Providers Association
http://www.supportivehousingproviders.org/
Member.