Organization Details

In fulfilling its mission, Mercy Center currently offers the following programs: Parenting and Family Life Skills Family Alternatives to Violence seeks to break the cycle of violence in family interactions and provide the skills that lead to healthy family interactions.

Parenting Courses, Family Weekends, and mentoring relationships are complemented by other programmatic initiatives.

Anger Management is a 12-week course designed to improve anger awareness and provide skills and techniques for appropriate expressions of anger.

Family Activities and Weekends - Family Weekends offer families the opportunity to spend a weekend together in upstate New York, participate in family workshops and enjoy recreational opportunities together and in community with other families.

Business and Job Skills Employment - Yes! aims to enhance the job readiness of women in the area we serve by assisting them in obtaining meaningful employment and supporting their ongoing success. It includes computer training, office skills, entrepreneurial basics, self-esteem building, resume writing and interviewing practice.

Youth Programs and Activities CHAMPIONS (Children Have A Major Place In Our Neighborhood Services) is a series of programs for the children of Mercy Center?s families, presenting them with alternatives to the violence and negativity to which they are often subjected. These activities address the needs of children for a safe environment and provide an opportunity to advance their creative and educational potential through individual assistance Social Services, Case Management Social Services and Case Management Services are provided for women and men participating in Mercy Center programs who do not receive these services Personal Development Personal Development opportunities include various support groups, dance and exercise classes, guidance in personal goal setting and achievement, spirituality support sessions in English and in Spanish, and comprehensive personal assistance, and other events and workshops.

Address

377 East 145th Street
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 993-2789

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