Providing Students with Exceptional Education and a Bright Future

Thanks to the generosity of caring alumnae, parents, and friends of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women, we are able to provide our students with an exceptional education and a bright future.

Whether you make a gift to the Mercy Fund, the endowment, a capital project, or through a planned gift, your support truly makes a difference.

The Mercy tradition of giving underpins the philanthropic spirit of our many generous donors. We celebrate your gifts as investments in a school that values community, character, and the development of empowered young women in the world. Your gifts support the Mercy experience, ensuring that our cherished traditions and standards of excellence will continue for many generations to come.

Read on to learn more about how you can be a part of the tradition of giving at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women.

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  • Mercy Fund

    Gifts to the Mercy Fund provide immediate support for academics, financial aid, faculty enrichment, athletics, performing and visual arts, and more.
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  • Cornerstone Legacy Society

    Mercy’s Cornerstone Legacy Society honors those who wish to sustain the mission of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women through planned and estate gifts.
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  • Sponsorships

    Support Mercy’s mission while gaining visibility for your business through one of our many sponsorship opportunities!
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Ways to Give

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  • Check

    Please make checks payable to Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women and mail to:

    Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
    Attn: Development Office
    1437 Blossom Road
    Rochester, NY 14610
  • Credit Card

    Make your gift using our online giving form or contact Eboné Creighton at 585-288-7120 x382.
  • Recurring Gifts

    Many donors make contributions to Mercy through monthly or quarterly credit or debit card payments. If you would like additional information or are ready to start a payment plan, please contact Eboné Creighton at 585-288-7120 x382.
  • Matching Gifts

    Many corporations offer matching gift programs for employees and their families. Most programs match dollar for dollar, but there are some companies that match 2:1 and even 3:1. This is a great opportunity to increase your gift in support of Mercy.

    Contact your Human Resources department to learn about their matching program as well as receive instructions on how to proceed.
  • Gifts of Stock or Other Securities

    Stock gifts present a great opportunity to support our work because your gift is mutually beneficial— we receive the full value of the stock, while you avoid paying capital gains tax. Please contact Eboné Creighton at ecreighton@mercyhs.com or 585-288-7120 x382 to receive our stock transfer information.
  • Wire Transfer

    To transfer funds directly to the School’s bank, please contact the Development Office for instructions. When making the transfer, please include your name and the type of gift being sent (Annual Fund, Capital Project, Endowment, etc.). For questions or additional information, Eboné Creighton at 585-288-7120 x382.
  • Pledge

    Pledges for gifts may be paid in installments. Annual Mercy Fund pledges should be paid in full before the end of the School’s fiscal year on June 30th. For questions or additional information, contact Eboné Creighton at 585-288-7120 x382.

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