<![CDATA[M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Inc. all News Posts]]> http://www.mercycommunities.org en Tue, 15 May 2012 11:05:18 GMTM.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Inc. all News Postshttp://www.mercycommunities.org<![CDATA[5K Run Sponsored by SIU School of Medicine]]> SIU SOM Medical Students Host

Junaia Carter M.D. 5k

Formerly the AMA 5k

April 21, 2012 Washington Park

Registration at 7:30 am

Race Begins at 8:30 am

 

All proceeds to benefit M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, a non-profit

organization that provides homeless and low-income families with support services (www.mercycommunities.org)

Expanded Age Categories! 

Register online today at: www.getmeregistered.com/ama5k

 

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Eliza Davis, SIU Medical Student presents a proceeds check from the SIU School of Medicine Run to Deb Stonikas, Executive Director of MERCY Communities.  The Run is organized by the SIU Medical Students to demonstrate their community spirit. 

"We are delighted to have the support of this talented group of future doctors, and look forward to next year - Thank you!" said Deb Stonikas,

 

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Springfield, IL – M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Inc. provides housing and supportive services for homeless women and their at-risk children.  The goal of M.E.R.C.Y.’s programming is self-sufficiency; and its programs revolve around education, work skills and life skills.

The M.E.R.C.Y. Furniture Store is a wholly-owned resale shop that provides a stream of revenue to fund programs, as well as a job training venue for its program participants.

“The new web portal provides us with a powerful new channel for sales and connection with our benefactors,” explains Nathan Mihelich, the site’s designer and a member of M.E.R.C.Y.’s Board of Directors. 

Non-profit organizations have been particularly hard it in this economy – while need is up, donations are down.  Working creatively, leveraging technology and meeting customer demand are key success factors for M.E.R.C.Y. Communities.  

“The Store provides a unique connection between our homeless families, and the caring people who what to help.  Every donation, consignment or sale, brings benefit,” states Bob Hall, President of the Board of Directors. “We are excited about the online capabilities and the new doors it will open.”  

Customers can visit the online store to view and purchase items:  www.mercycommunties.org

 

About M.E.R.C.Y. Communities

M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Inc.  (Mentors, Empowerment and Resources for Change in Young families) was founded in 1999.  Since inception it has served over 300 families, with housing and supportive services that changed lives. 


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]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:56:35 GMT<![CDATA[Springfield Business Journal: Stonikas' Cause on the Dashboard]]> Debra Stonikas was born at Camp Legeune, North Carolina, where her father served as a United States Marine.  She grew up in the Chicago area, received her bachelor's degree in business administration from Indiana University, and her M.B.A. from DePaul University in Chicago.  Stonikas is married to Bill and has four children; Joe, Pete, Anne-Marie, and James.  She enjoys family activities such as basketball tournaments and college game days and taking walks during the fall weather. 

View the article from the Springfield Business Journal.

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