Mercy Connections thanks the more than 400 community members who attended the annual May Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. The room was full of generous sponsors and supporters.
Each year the Board of Directors selects a person who exemplifies mercy values and the example of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. This year, the board honored David Coates with the Catherine McAuley award for living and modeling the values of mercy and lifelong service to others.
David graciously thanked those in the room and honored the work of Mercy Connections, “This is an organization that has been changing lives in our community one person at a time. They are the ultimate life changers in our diverse and needy community. The mission of the Sisters of Mercy continues on through Mercy Connections.” David is a lifelong resident of Colchester, Vt.
Attendees also heard testimonies from participants across various Mercy Connections programs. Mark Karas, Crystal Connelly, Coumba Ba, and Lacretia Johnson-Flash all shared stories about the influence of Mercy Connections on their life and careers.
Mercy Connections is an educational values-driven non-profit organization living the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy with an enduring concern for women. By compassionately nurturing self-sufficiency through education, mentoring, entrepreneurship and community, people are empowered to make significant life changes.