Mercy House expanding, seeking donations

ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Mercy House of the Southern Tier is looking to the community for support as it takes the next steps in ensuring its residents are comfortable and cared for.

On Wednesday, Mercy House announced a $2 million planned expansion. The expansion will provide more space to care for more people with terminal illnesses and support their families with six added rooms equipped with private bathrooms.

In order to help finance the expansion, Mercy House has opened an Operations Support Fund with a goal of raising $600,000. So far, Mercy House has received $1,013,243 in grant funding with more grants and pledged private donations to follow. Donations will help offset increases in operational expenses that come with construction and the added space.

“We are deeply grateful for the support we have already received from our community,” said
Linda Cerra, Executive Director of Mercy House of the Southern Tier. “This expansion is vital to
our mission of providing a peaceful and compassionate environment for our residents. We invite
everyone to join us in making this vision a reality by contributing to our donor campaign.”

Mercy House opened its Endicott location in 2016 and has since cared for more than 1,230 residents.

To donate to Mercy House, click here .

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