Mercy Community awarded $1,000 for homeless support program

WEST HARTFORD—The Mercy Community, a continuing care retirement community, recently accepted a $1,000 grant from Berkshire Bank.

The money will help support its "BRIDGES" program that helps formerly homeless individuals by providing them with safe shelter, nutritious meals, and supportive services within The Frances Warde Towers Apartments at Saint Mary Home on The Mercy Community campus.
The program also provides clothing; spiritual and psychological counseling; job training; educational services; and medical and dental care for those in need.
"We are so grateful for Berkshire Bank's generosity," said William J. Fiocchetta, president and CEO of The Mercy Community. "This grant will help us to expand our BRIDGES program and offer more services to those trying to get back on their feet in our community."
To learn more about Saint Mary Home, The McAuley, and the full scope of services available at The Mercy Community, please call 860.570.8400 or visit www.TheMercyCommunity.org.