named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Age-friendly Communities Initiative
Collaborates with faith communities, health centers, and local organizations to build elder-friendly environments that support aging in place through systemic change and community empowerment.
Friendship Volunteer Program
Volunteers offer regular visits, phone calls, and social connection to reduce loneliness and isolation among older adults, including assistance with grocery shopping and community outings.
Health Care Companion Volunteer Program
Trained volunteers provide companionship, transportation to medical appointments and errands, help with healthcare navigation, and serve as an extra set of ears during medical visits, while respecting patient autonomy and dignity.
Mercury Care iPad Permanent Loan Program
Provides iPads, one-on-one instruction, and ongoing technology training to older adults to reduce digital isolation, support telehealth access, and enable online engagement with family, services, and information.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Senior Advocacy and Civic Engagement 2 activities
- Advocacy for policies supporting older adults and caregiversConducts education and advocacy to promote fair and merciful social and political policies that support older adults and their caregivers, aiming to enhance quality of life in Adirondack communities.
- Support for elder-friendly and age-friendly communitiesWorks to develop elder-friendly communities by promoting civic engagement and reducing isolation. Co-founded and supports the Tri-Lakes Aging in Place Task Force and the Caregiving Working Group of the North Country to strengthen community-based support for aging in place.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Advice, referrals, and care coordinationOffers advice, referrals, and assistance to older adults and their caregivers to promote stability and continuity in care, including navigation of community resources.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Capacity building for age-friendly initiativesProvides technical assistance, training, and tools to support the establishment of Age-friendly Community Initiatives in partnership with six organizations across the Adirondacks and North Country.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Digital literacy and technology access programProvides iPads on permanent loan to older adults in the Tri-Lakes region, along with one-on-one instruction, monthly in-person training, and quarterly Technology Workshops to improve digital access and literacy.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Grocery shopping and nutrition supportAccompanies older adults to grocery stores and provides shopping assistance to support independent living and home cooking.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Healthcare navigation and appointment coordinationAssists older adults in scheduling, managing, and accessing healthcare appointments, including support with online health portals, virtual visits, and treatment plan understanding.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Physical activity support for eldersSupports health improvement and social engagement by joining older adults on neighborhood walks and promoting physical activity.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Spiritual care, counseling, and health educationOffers spiritual care, health education, and counseling services to older adults in the Tri-Lakes region to support holistic well-being.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Transportation and errands assistance for eldersProvides volunteer-based transportation for older adults to medical appointments, therapy sessions, lab visits, grocery stores, community events, and other essential errands. Includes accompaniment to appointments to assist with understanding treatment plans, prescription pickup, and scheduling.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer companionship and practical support for older adultsProvides free, long-term volunteer services including friendly visits, phone calls, companionship, and one-on-one support to reduce isolation and loneliness among older adults. Services are available regardless of health or income status and include individualized assistance for those with chronic conditions.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Sponsorship of long-term nursing care facilitiesSponsors long-term nursing care facilities, including the Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid and the Mercy Healthcare Center in Tupper Lake.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$889K
Contributions & grants$814K92%
Program service revenue$3K0%
Investment income$72K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$889K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$736K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.63M
Cash$255K
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$126K
Net assets$1.51M
Liquid reserves21.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA BEAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $126K |
board members · 12
- ANN CANTWELL — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE JOHNSTON — VICE PRESIDENT
- DENIS CHAGNON MD — SECRETARY
- ELI SCHWARTZBERG — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN TRAINOR — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN REISS — TREASURER
- MELISSA EISINGER — PRESIDENT
- REV JOHN YONKOVIG — DIRECTOR
- SHAWN STEWART — DIRECTOR
- SR EILEEN MCDONNELL RSM — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE HOLDERIED — DIRECTOR
- TOM CONNORS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Adirondack Medical Center Partner — Partner organization to which ownership of nursing homes was transferred in 2007.
- Community Health Center of the North Country Partner — Partner in the Age-friendly Communities Initiative, receiving technical assistance and training from Mercy Care.
- Community Health Center of the North Country Partner — Partner organization providing community services
- Elizabethtown Community Hospital Partner — Partner in the Age-friendly Communities Initiative, collaborating with Mercy Care to support aging in place.
- Elizabethtown Community Hospital Partner — Partner organization offering community resources and volunteer programs
- Fourth Coast Companions Partner — Partner organization providing companionship services
- Greater Massena Ministerial Association Partner — Partner in the Age-friendly Communities Initiative in St. Lawrence County.
- Mid-Atlantic Community of the Sisters of Mercy Partner — Provided sponsorship, active support, and counsel for the establishment of Mercy Care for the Adirondacks.
- Mike Magurk Partner — Project and Technology Manager facilitating access to the iPad Permanent Loan Program
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Provides financial support enabling the expansion of the Age-friendly Communities Initiative.
- New York Community of the Sisters of Mercy Partner — Sponsor of the Mercy Care for the Adirondacks ministry.
- OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Partner — Develops partnerships or networks with other organizations to extend services beyond the Tri-Lakes region.
- Other community resources Partner — Referred to when Mercy Care cannot meet an elder's needs directly.
- Sisters of Mercy Partner — Partner organization of Mercy Care for the Adirondacks
- Sisters of Mercy Institute of the Americas Network — Sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercy Institute of the Americas.
- Southern Adirondack Compassionate Companions Partner — Partner organization offering compassionate companionship services
- St. Alexander’s Church Partner — Partner faith-based organization
- St. Alexander’s Church Partner — Partner in the Age-friendly Communities Initiative in Clinton County.
- St. Mary’s Church in Ticonderoga Partner — Recent partner in the Age-friendly Communities Initiative.
- agencies serving elders Partner — Collaborates with elder-serving agencies to expand service reach.
- churches and congregations of all faiths Partner — Collaborates with faith-based organizations to deliver elder support services.
- community leaders Partner — Collaborates with community leaders to enhance elder care services.
- community organizations Partner — Partners with community organizations to support elder care and community integration.
- community organizations Partner — Works with community organizations to support older adults.
- faith communities Partner — Collaborates with faith communities in delivering holistic care to elders.
- families Partner — Partners with families in providing elder support services.
- health care providers Partner — Partners with health care providers to integrate elder support services.
- health-care providers Partner — Collaborates with health-care providers to deliver integrated elder care.
- social service agencies Partner — Works with social service agencies in providing comprehensive care services.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community as Systemic Support Networkmethodology: social_model_of_elder_careBy treating community networks and partnerships as core infrastructure, the organization strengthens access to care and builds age-friendly systems, because sustainable elder support depends on coordinated, localized ecosystems rather than isolated services.
- Holistic, Person-Centered Care Modelmethodology: holistic_careBy integrating physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual support into elder care, the organization improves long-term health and well-being, because addressing all dimensions of a person’s life strengthens resilience and engagement in care.
- Home-Based Care for Aging in Placemethodology: home-based_careBy delivering care and support directly in elders’ homes, the organization enables independent living, because familiarity, dignity, and continuity of environment contribute significantly to health outcomes in later life.
- Interfaith Spiritual Care as Integral Supportmethodology: interfaith_spiritual_careBy providing spiritual care tailored to individual beliefs—including non-religious worldviews—the organization supports emotional and existential well-being, because spiritual dignity is a core component of holistic aging.
- Volunteer-Powered Companionship to Reduce Isolationmethodology: social-companionshipBy deploying trained volunteers to provide companionship and practical support, the organization reduces social isolation and improves access to care and essential services for older adults in rural areas, because personal connection enhances both emotional well-being and treatment adherence.