Mercy Center Ministries Inc.

What Mercy Center Ministries Inc. does

Mercy Center Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983 in Patchogue, New York, that operates three independent living shelter programs for homeless women and children in Suffolk County, Long Island. The organization serves pregnant and parenting youth ages 16-24 at Mercy Residence (Blue Point), pregnant and parenting women ages 18-24 at Mercy House (Sayville), and women ages 18 and older without children at the 9-bed Mercy Center (Patchogue). Services include 24/7 shelter, case management, counseling, psychiatric services, parenting skills training, on-site childcare, educational support, employment assistance, and independent living skills coaching, with voluntary stays typically up to one year.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology; service delivery is entirely human-led through structured residential programs and on-site case management. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (President Louis Bamonte, Vice President Janet Taitz, Treasurer Howard Rowland, Directors Beverly Jefferson, Sue Miller, and Courtney Costello) and led by Executive Director Melissa Austin, LMSW, with Associate Director Jennifer Hill and bookkeeper Marie Enright.

Mercy Center Ministries funds operations through a blend of state and county government contracts, private foundation grants (Bozena & Josef Zelenda Foundation, Dreams R Us Foundation, Knapp Swezey Foundation, Calace Foundation, RTS Santulli Foundation, Bayport-Blue Point Foundation), individual donations accepted online at preset tiers of $10 to $250, Amazon Wish Lists, and community fundraising events including galas, 5K/15K runs, fashion shows, and paint nights. Services are provided free of charge to residents, and all admissions are routed through the Suffolk County Department of Social Services, making the county a core referral partner. The organization's website, social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, monthly email newsletters, and listings with the LI Coalition for the Homeless and Nassau/Suffolk Homeless Response Network form its marketing and outreach footprint, with no paid advertising.

Name

Mercy Center Ministries Inc.

Legal name

Mercy Center Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://mercycenterministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mercy Center Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating three residential shelter programs in Suffolk County, NY, serving homeless women and children — including pregnant and parenting youth ages 16-24 — with shelter, case management, education, and independent living support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter and Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Residential youth services
• Social services support
• Case management services
• Housing assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Patchogue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (State, County): A healthy blend of state and county government funding supports shelter operations and resident services.
2. Private Grants and Foundation Donations: Private foundation grants and corporate foundation donations from organizations such as Bozena & Josef Zelenda Foundation, Dreams R Us Foundation, Knapp Swezey Foundation, Calace Foundation, RTS Santulli Foundation, and Bayport-Blue Point Foundation.
3. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted online via the website, with preset amounts ($10, $25, $50, $100, $250) or custom amounts. Donors can also contribute via Amazon Wish Lists.
4. Community Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including galas, 5K/15K runs, fashion shows, and community events that raise both funds and awareness for homeless youth services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mercy Center Ministries operates three residential independent living shelter programs in Suffolk County, NY that provide emergency and transitional housing, case management, counseling, psychiatric services, parenting skills training, on-site childcare, education support, and employment assistance to homeless women and children. Services are delivered free of charge to eligible residents and are funded through government contracts, private foundation grants, and individual donations. The organization is non-sectarian and serves pregnant/parenting youth ages 16-24, pregnant/parenting women ages 18-24, and women ages 18+ without children.

Product overview

Mercy Center Ministries operates three independent living shelter programs for homeless women and children in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY. The organization's portfolio consists of Mercy Residence (Blue Point) serving pregnant/parenting youth ages 16-24, Mercy Center (Patchogue) serving women ages 18+ in a 9-bed residential program, and Mercy House (Sayville) serving pregnant/parenting women ages 18-24. These three shelters provide shelter, supportive services, case management, counseling, childcare, and educational support to help residents achieve independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mercy Residence: A shelter program in Blue Point, NY for pregnant or parenting homeless youth ages 16-24. Provides safe structured housing while residents finish school, go to work, and learn parenting skills.
• Mercy Center
• Mercy House

Products and services

• Mercy Residence A residential shelter program in Blue Point, NY for pregnant or parenting homeless youth ages 16-24. Provides a safe structured place to live while residents can finish school, go to work, and learn how to be good mothers to their babies. Services include case management, counseling, parenting skills training, on-site childcare, and education support.
• Mercy Center A 9-bed residential program in Patchogue, NY for women ages 18 and up who are homeless due to eviction, abuse, or other factors. Mercy's comprehensive services help them find their way back to independent living, including case management, counseling, community employment, and structured living environment with transition support.
• Mercy House A residential shelter program in Sayville, NY for pregnant or parenting homeless women ages 18-24. Provides a safe structured place to live while residents can finish school, go to work, and learn how to be good moms to their babies. Services include comprehensive case management, education, employment, parenting support, and independent living preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Resident successfully returned to school and enrolled child in early intervention services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Suffolk County Department of Social ServicescoreOthersPrimary referral partner for Mercy's shelter programs. All prospective residents must contact the Department of Social Services and identify as homeless to initiate the admission process. After-hours emergency housing referrals are directed to the Department at 631-854-9100.
• Huntington Arts CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional arts council that partnered with Women Sharing Art to fund and execute the Mosaic Project at Mercy's Sayville shelter, involving community members, staff, and residents in creating a collaborative artwork.
• Women Sharing ArtsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtists collective whose members Linda Purrazella and Gabriella Grama received the grant to create the Mosaic Project at Mercy's Sayville shelter. The project engaged residents, staff, and community members in collaborative art-making.
• LI Coalition for the HomelesssupportingOthersLong Island-wide coalition addressing homelessness. Mercy Center Ministries is referenced on the coalition's platform as a resource for homeless women and children in Suffolk County.
• Nassau / Suffolk Homeless Response NetworksupportingOthersRegional homeless response network covering Long Island. Mercy Center Ministries is listed as a resource for emergency shelter and housing services within the network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• HeartShare Human Services: New York City-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, and family support services for children, adults, and people with developmental disabilities. Comparable as a larger New York nonprofit operating residential programs for vulnerable populations.
• The New York Foundling: Large New York City-based nonprofit providing foster care, youth services, housing support, and family programs. Comparable as a broader-incumbent child and family services nonprofit operating residential and community programs across New York.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit operating shelters and supportive housing for homeless and at-risk youth, including pregnant and parenting young people. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the same niche of youth-focused homeless sheltering.

Direct peers

• Project Renewal: New York City nonprofit running shelter, supportive housing, and employment programs for homeless individuals. Comparable as a New York-based nonprofit offering shelter plus wraparound case management and employment services.
• SCO Family of Services: Long Island-based nonprofit operating residential programs for at-risk youth, young adults, and families including housing and supportive services. Directly comparable as a Long Island social services nonprofit serving similar vulnerable populations with residential models.
• Catholic Charities of Long Island: Faith-affiliated Long Island nonprofit delivering housing assistance, family services, and support programs for vulnerable populations. Comparable as a Long Island social services provider offering housing and family support.
• Children's Village: New York-based nonprofit running residential and community-based programs for at-risk youth and families, including shelter and supportive housing. Comparable mission serving vulnerable youth populations in New York State.
• Family and Children's Association: Long Island nonprofit providing housing, youth services, and family support programs. Comparable as a regional nonprofit delivering residential and case-management services to at-risk youth and families across Long Island.

Others

• Long Island Coalition for the Homeless: Regional coalition addressing homelessness across Long Island, which lists Mercy as a partner resource. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and referral network in the same Long Island homelessness-response landscape.

Emerging players

• Ali Forney Center: New York City-based nonprofit providing shelter and supportive services specifically for LGBTQ homeless youth. Comparable as a specialized shelter operator serving homeless young people with wraparound services in New York.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MercyCenterMinistries
• Instagraminstagram.com/mecrycenterministriesinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mercy-center-ministries-inc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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