Mercy's Gate

In 2022, Mercy's Gate provided food pantry visits to 3,608 households representing 11,755 people. This service is valued at $239k. Additionally, more than 1,732 hot meals were served to our neighbors while they visited Mercy's Gate, seeking emergency assistance. Rental/ mortgage assistance of $363k was provided to 526 households (538 offers of assistance), helping them avoid eviction and homelessness. Through partnerships with the Colorado springs uiltites' project cope and energy outreach Colorado, we provided assistance to those facing disconnection of their utilities. These programs helped 198 households (615 individuals), maintain heat, light, cooking capabilities and water with a combined value of $80,680. Additionally, Mercy's Gate provided direct utilities assistance for 55 households totalling $38k other assistance included a medical program which provided 429 households access to medical care, medications, vision exams and eyeglasses valued at $37,512, preparation of 855 tax returns for low-income households through the vita program with an estimated value of $256k. Clothing vouchers for 643 households, representing 1982 people, with an estimated value of $23,570; backpacks and school supplies valued at $15,365; holiday meal kits for 725 families ($51k); transportation assistance for 1089 households ($19k); and other assistance such as birthday gifts, emotional care and support, and direct staff support to programs and people in need. Volunteers, whose time did not qualify for recording in the organization's gaap financial statements, donated over 10,288 hours of time valued at more than $323k. The organization's value of donated professional services and donated rent are included in its financial statements but are ineligible to be included on the form 990.