Personal Development

About Personal Development

Our Personal Development program offers a variety of adult activities; which are led by both staff and volunteers, that offer opportunities for personal growth and enrichment, improved health, and stress reduction. Current activities including: capacitor (wellness and stress reduction techniques) and a women’s movie discussion group (monthly movie, discussion and pot-luck dinner).

Our Community Building Activities are designed to create an environment that embodies the Mercy charism and offers a safe, welcoming, and supportive community for our participants. Activities include:

  • Mercy Day Celebration
  • Day of the Dead Art Workshop
  • Thanksgiving Prayer & Dessert
  • Thanksgiving Food Pantry
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
  • Community Holiday Celebration & Gift Distribution
  • Ash Wednesday Service

FUNDERS

Thanks to our supporters!

We are very grateful for the generosity of the individuals, groups, businesses, foundations, and friends that partner with us to provide education, family, civic, social, and economic programs to the residents of the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of the women, men and families that reside in our community. 

Citizenship Project logo
Vinik Family Foundation logo
Sisters of Mercy Logo
Hispanic Federation Logo
O'neil Foundation logo
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation logo