MercyFirst

09/04/2026

💜 September is Kinship Care Month!

This month, MercyFirst is proud to recognize Ms. Tiffany Maisonet, whose commitment to her younger sister is a powerful example of the love and stability kinship caregivers provide.

When her sister entered foster care, Ms. Maisonet immediately stepped forward to provide a safe and supportive home. Through her dedication, accountability, reliability, and perseverance, she has remained a consistent source of encouragement and belonging, helping her sister overcome challenges, graduate from high school, and continue her education in college.

Ms. Maisonet’s commitment to caring for others also extends to her community. She is working toward opening The House of Ruth, a group home dedicated to providing young women with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can not only survive, but thrive.

During Kinship Care Month, we celebrate Ms. Maisonet and all kinship caregivers who open their homes and hearts to help keep families connected and strong. 💜

09/01/2026

🎒 A big thank you to Tristan Mathai of Boy Scout Troop 240 in West Hempstead for choosing MercyFirst for his Eagle Scout Service Project.

Through his Backpacks of Hope project, Tristan generously donated 60 backpacks filled with school supplies, along with bins of additional supplies, to help the children and youth we serve start the school year prepared and ready to learn.

We are grateful to Tristan and Troop 240 for their generosity and commitment to giving back to their community. 💙

08/14/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our August high school graduate, Angelina! 🎉

We are so proud of all your hard work and perseverance in reaching this important milestone. Wishing you continued success as you begin your next chapter. Your MercyFirst family is cheering you on every step of the way! 💙

08/05/2026

🎒📚 Help MercyFirst Students Start the School Year Strong!

A new school year is just around the corner, and you can help ensure the children and youth we serve have the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

Here's how you can make a difference:
🛒 Shop our Amazon Wish List
💙 Make a financial gift
📦 Host a Back-to-School Supply Drive

Every backpack, notebook, and pencil helps build confidence for the first day of school.

👉 Learn more and get involved: https://www.mercyfirst.org/back2school

Together, we can help every student begin the school year prepared for success!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR SUCCESS! FILL A BACKPACK WITH HOPE & POSSIBILITY All children deserve the basic tools they need to succeed in school.  You can help! Here’s how: 1. Shop our School Supply listShop our Amazon List to have items delivered directly to MercyFirst Shop our list   2. Make a financi...

08/04/2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive culture, MercyFirst recently partnered with the Sanctuary Institute to provide specialized training for our residential staff and supervisors.

A total of 132 staff members participated in sessions focused on strengthening trauma-responsive practices, reinforcing the Sanctuary Model's Seven Commitments, and creating safe, supportive environments where healing and hope can thrive.

Thank you to Ibet Hernandez from the Sanctuary Institute for facilitating these engaging and impactful trainings and for helping strengthen our shared commitment to the children, youth, and families we serve. 💙

08/03/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible Crowe team for making Crowe Cares Day 2026 such a success at MercyFirst! 🌼🌿

Thanks to your hard work and dedication, our outdoor gardens are now brighter, more colorful, and welcoming for the children, youth, families, and staff who enjoy them every day.

We are so grateful for your partnership and commitment to giving back to the community. Thank you for making a lasting impact! 💙

07/31/2026

We have great news! MercyFirst has been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program.

MercyFirst will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold throughout the month of August 2026 at our designated Stop & Shop location:

8101 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury NY

07/13/2026

We are honored to be featured in the 2026 CBIS Impact Report as a recipient of support from the FSC Foundation.

Thanks to this generous partnership, MercyFirst's Post Permanency Support Program Tutoring Initiative is helping youth who have transitioned from foster care through adoption or kinship guardianship receive the academic support they need to succeed, while also creating paid employment opportunities for young adults with lived foster care experience as peer tutors.

We're grateful to the FSC Foundation and CBIS for investing in innovative programs that strengthen families, empower young people, and create brighter futures. Thank you for helping make this important work possible.

We’re excited to share the 2026 CBIS Impact Report, highlighting how Catholic Responsible Investments can help transform the world through faith-consistent investing.

This year’s report tells a global story through a regional lens, showing how CBIS’ work connects Catholic social teaching with real-world impact across communities, markets, and regions.

Through our approach to Engage, Enhance, and Exclude, CBIS continues to help Catholic investors align their assets with their mission while working toward meaningful outcomes in human life and dignity, economic justice and the common good, and care for creation.

Explore the 2026 Impact Report: https://cbisonline.com/us/resources/impact-report/

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🎆

Today we celebrate our nation's independence and . Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and happy holiday filled with family, friends, and summer memories! ❤️🤍💙

06/28/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Day! 🏳️‍🌈

Today, we celebrate love, inclusion, and the freedom to be your authentic self.