WAYS TO GIVE

Your generosity fuels House of Mercy’s mission—providing emergency shelter, meals, and life-changing services.

Choose the giving option that works best for you and help us continue offering radical compassion to those in need.

 One-Time Gift: Immediate Impact

A one-time donation provides urgent support to those in need.

  • Helps fund emergency shelter, meals, and basic needs.

  • Provides resources for outreach and advocacy efforts.

  • Allows us to respond quickly to urgent situations.

Circle of Mercy: Monthly Giving

Monthly donors are the foundation of House of Mercy. 

By giving automatically every month, you provide consistent, reliable support that allows us to:

  • Plan ahead and expand life-changing services.

  • Ensure guests receive food, shelter, and compassionate care every day.

  • Offer stability to those facing homelessness and crisis.

Jim Vogel Benevolent Fund: Emergency Relief

Jim Vogel was a devoted supporter of House of Mercy, believing that a little help at the right moment can prevent homelessness. His legacy lives on through this fund, ensuring that temporary hardships do not turn into lifelong struggles.

This fund provides direct financial assistance for urgent needs for our guests such as:

  • Security deposits for independent living

  • Identification and necessary documentation

  • Work attire and training for employment

Stock Gifts: A Smart Way to Give

Donating stock can increase your impact while providing significant tax advantages:

  • Eliminate capital gains tax, maximizing the value of your gift.

  • Claim a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock.

  • Support House of Mercy without affecting your cash flow.

Planned Giving: A Lasting Legacy

A planned gift ensures that your kindness continues for years to come.

Options include:

  • Bequests – Name House of Mercy in your will.

  • Retirement Assets – Reduce tax burdens for heirs.

  • Life Insurance – Make House of Mercy a beneficiary.

  • Trusts & Securities – Support our mission in a structured way.

A planned gift means a warm bed, a hot meal, and a second chance for those who need it most.

Thank You for Supporting House of Mercy

Every donation—no matter the size—makes a difference. Together, we offer shelter, meals, and hope to those in need.

For questions about any type of giving, contact:
Whitney Snead, Director of Development
whitney@houseofmercyrochester.org
(585) 957-1709