Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Homeless Shelters, Human Services

Mission: Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation provides housing assistance and supportive services to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Mercy works to empower its clients to become independent, so they may live and work with dignity and respect. Mercy seeks to end homelessness by advocating for changes in the social systems that perpetuate homelessness. Mercy welcomes and serves all in need, in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, who founded the organization in 1983.

Target demographics: the homeless, the vulnerably housed, the hungry

Geographic areas served: Greater Hartford and Middletown, Connecticut

Programs: The Friendship Center day shelter and meals program (soup kitchen), St. Elizabeth House's transitional housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Shelter Diversion, Rapid Re-Housing, and Homeless Outreach services.