St Gabriel-Mercy Center

Health programs:through the senior outreach program, the center connected with an average of 15 seniors per month, offering companionship, wellness checks and access to essential services. This program helped reduce isolation and ensure that seniors in the community felt valued, supported and cared for.the parents as teachers program supported an average of 50 families each month, offering early childhood education, parenting support and developmental resources. Through this program, the center empowered parents with the knowledge and tools to help their children grow, learn and thrive.

Social service programs:throughout 2024, the center's impact emergency assistance program provided vital resources such as financial aid, housing support and emergency relief to individuals and families facing crisis situations. Through this program, the center serves a total of 473 clients, helping them stabilize during challenging times and move toward greater security and independence.the food pantry & thrift store program continued to be a lifeline for many community members. Each month, an average of 260 clients received food, clothing and essential household items. Over the course of the year, the center distributed 3,885 bags of goods ensuring that families had access to nutrituous food and everyday necessities when they needed them most.together, these programs demonstrate the organization's unwavering dedication to empowering individuals, strengthening families and uplifting the community. The collective impact of these efforts in 2024 reflected not only the hard work of the center's staff and volunteers but also the resilience and determination of those served.