Mercy Center Ministries is a community based, non-sectarian, nonprofit organization founded in 1983 in response to a growing number of homeless women identified in our communities.

A community based, non-sectarian, nonprofit organization founded in 1983.

The mission of Mercy Center Ministries Inc. is to provide homeless women who are single, pregnant, and/or parenting with shelter, supportive services and community resources, which will enable them to become independent, empowered, and productive members of society. Mercy Center Ministries has three independent living shelter programs for women and children.

Mercy Center Ministries

Our Programs

Mercy Center Ministries has three independent living shelter programs for women and children:

Mercy Residence

Blue Point

This is our home for pregnant or parenting homeless youth ages 16-24. We provide a safe structured place to live while residents can finish school, go to work, and learn how to be good mothers to their babies.

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Mercy Center

Patchogue

This is our 9–bed residential program for women ages 18 and up, who find themselves forced to leave home due to eviction, abuse, or other factors. Mercy's comprehensive services help them find their way back to independent living.

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Mercy House

Sayville

This is our home for pregnant or parenting homeless women ages 18-24. We provide a safe structured place to live while residents can finish school, go to work and learn how to be good moms to their babies.

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"I came to Mercy because I had no place to live with my son due to the economy. Mercy has helped me get back into school and has helped me get my son into early intervention. They’ve helped me with basic needs. I am learning the skills to be a better parent and I am happy to be here."

Anonymous
Age 19

"I’m at Mercy Residence to better my life for me and my child. The staff here is very helpful to me and my needs. Living here I hope to accomplish all my goals. Living here also helped me become what I want to become in life. When I leave Mercy Residence I hope I can look back and say this was a good experience."

Leticia
Mercy Residence

Recent Events

Mercy holds several fundraisers throughout the year.  These events are designed to bring the community together, raise awareness about homeless teens in our county, while raising funds for our three shelters.

40 and thriving

40 & Thriving

November 7, 2024
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5k and 15k Run for Homeless Youth

October 14, 2021
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The Mosaic Project

May 15, 2019
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Hiring All Shifts

Join our team of dedicated, caring professionals who believe no young person should be without a home. Mercy is hiring all shifts, part-time and full time.

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Mercy does not discriminate based on:

Color

Creed / Faith

Disability

Gender Identity

Gender Expression

National Origin

Race

Religion

Sex

Or Sexual Orientation