Contributing to Mercy

Giving to Mercy | Volunteering at Mercy

“If any person does a favor to the Sisters of Mercy or even speaks kindly of their institute, it must be noted in the Annals and all future generations of the Order must testify gratitude by their prayers for the Benefactor.”
—Catherine McAuley, Founder, Sisters of Mercy

In 19th century Dublin, Ireland, a young woman became aware of the poverty in her community and was determined to use her wealth to assist those in need. Catherine McAuley’s inheritance created the House of Mercy, a home for unprotected women seeking honest employment and a school for poor children. When other women joined her in service to the poor, Catherine established the Sisters of Mercy to ensure the continuity of her mission.

That mission arrived in Baltimore in 1874, when six Sisters of Mercy were invited by a group of eminent physicians to administer the hospital known today as Mercy Medical Center. In the years since, the Sisters of Mercy expanded Catherine McAuley’s vision and established Mercy and Stella Maris as places where all may find compassionate care, regardless of their background, religion or ability to pay.

In order to continue that mission, Mercy relies on the time, talents and generosity of its friends in the community. Mercy offers a variety of choices in giving, all of which are designed with the donor in mind. Because Mercy values its benefactors as an important part in moving our mission forward, we work with individuals to develop the giving option that most suits the donor and his or her family.

For many years Mercy Medical Center has been blessed with patients, family members of patients, and community members who have kindly provided generous contributions. Mercy offers a wide variety of volunteer experiences within many different areas of the hospital. If you would prefer to make a donation to Mercy, please visit our Giving to Mercy section, which outlines ways to give and includes a list of special fundraising events at Mercy.