Horizons M E R C Y F O U N D AT I O N
SUMMER 2024
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Mother Mary Baptist Russell, California Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, is depicted here as a woman of vision, courage, and compassion blazing the trail for her companions and followers as they bring healing to those in need.
Celebrating 70 Years: Working Together to Advance the Mission of the Sisters of Mercy in Sacramento April 14th marked the 70th anniversary of Mercy Foundation partnering with donors like you to improve and save lives in our community through your heartfelt generosity! Created in 1954, Mercy Foundation raised $16,360 in our first year to help the Sisters fund much-needed improvements at Mercy General Hospital. As the Sisters expanded their ministries in Sacramento, Mercy Foundation grew as well—thanks to our generous community, we have raised more than $167 million since our inception. Today, Mercy Foundation supports a network of dozens of ministries carrying out the mission of the Sisters of Mercy. Though the world is different 70 years after the founding of Mercy Foundation, our mission is the same—to support the Sisters in their efforts to make our community a better place for everyone. Your support continues what Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, began in Dublin, Ireland in 1827— building a community of people who join together to help others. It is a legacy of caring that will continue long into the future.
President’s Message Our 70th anniversary gives all of us at Mercy Foundation a wonderful opportunity to look back—reflecting on the impact of our treasured partners like you as we look through historical photos of our legacy Board members, events and celebrations throughout our 70-year history. Though plenty has changed since 1954, our mission has never wavered. Our ability to aid the most vulnerable is sustained through your individual acts of generosity and kindness, and every day, you breathe life into the mission of the Sisters of Mercy. Your support makes it possible for the sick to receive compassionate care, for the hungry to eat a warm meal, for those without shelter to be welcomed as guests, and for youth with limited resources to achieve their dreams through education. As we look to the future and our next 70 years, Mercy Foundation has embarked on an exciting new campaign, Advancing the Mission, which will support our current ministries and grow an endowment that will help carry the mission forward in the Sacramento region forever.
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