Auxiliary Services

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Be an Auxilian!

Auxilians are people just like you – members of the community who care about St. Edward Mercy Health Network. They contribute their time and talents, assisting in a wide range of fundraising events and participating in various social activities.

Join the St. Edward Mercy Auxiliary and be part of a caring organization. Many fine and exciting opportunities await you to provide heart-warming and much-needed service. Anyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to be a part of the St. Edward Mercy Auxiliary.

History of the Auxiliary
The St. Edward Mercy Hospital Guild was organized on July 29, 1906, for the purpose of helping the Sisters of Mercy Hospital Board and the administration in the promotion of the general growth, advancement, and goodwill of the hospital. The Guild changed its name to St. Edward Mercy Auxiliary in 1965.

Memberships

• Active – members who actively participate in Auxiliary projects and services and who pay annual membership dues of $20.00
• Merit – members with 20 years of service to the Auxiliary who may participate in projects, vote, but pay no dues
• Friends – members choosing not to participate or vote, but who continue to pay annual dues of $25.00

Fundraising Projects

• Starlight Holiday Spectacular
  The “Starlight Holiday Spectacular” is an elegant evening of dinner and dancing held annually since 1967.
• Sunshine Shops
  The Sunshine Shops sells an assortment of items including home accessories, jewelry, and gifts. The shops, staffed by volunteers, are located in two areas of the Medical Center.
• Uniform, Book, and Jewelry Sales
  Uniform, Book, and Jewelry Sales are held annually and are supported by co-workers. These events provide over $15,000 in annual income to the Auxiliary.
• Christmas Tree Lighting
  The Christmas Tree Lighting is held each November on the hospital grounds. Honorary or memorial Christmas lights with cards may be purchased for this fundraising project.

Proceeds from these fundraisers are designated annually to a major outreach effort in support of St. Edward Mercy. The following examples are only a few of these auxiliary efforts:

• Centers of Excellence– Three-year commitment - $300,000
• Sunshine Gift Shop renovation - $65,000
• Labor & Delivery expansion and remodeling - $200,000
• Mercy Child Development Center– Two-year commitment - $243,000

Community Service Projects

Helping Hands for Children
Helping Hands for Children supplies cribs, car seats, diapers, formula, and clothing for families in need. Teddy bears for traumatized children and baby videos for new mothers are also provided.

Breast Cancer Screening Project
The Breast Cancer Screening Project provides annual mammogram screenings to eligible women in the community.

Prescription Drug Project
Funds from the Prescription Drug Project are used to purchase prescriptions for those who quality. This project is funded through the Starlight Holiday Spectacular.

Areas of Service

• Coffee Service
• Medical Center Information Desk
• Surgery Center Reception
• Patient Escort/Transporters
• Mailroom
• Patient Mail Delivery Service
• Reading Resources
• Mercy Northside Clinic Interpreters
• Two Sunshine Shops
• Flower Delivery
• In-Hospital Office Work
• Radiation, Outpatient, ICU, Surgery Information/Reception Desks
• Child Care Aides

Benefits

• Flexible working schedules
• Participation in health fairs & screenings
• Eligibility for service recognition awards
• Discount at Mercy Fitness Center
• Complimentary meal on volunteer days
• Development of new friendships with staff members and other volunteers
• Personal satisfaction

Help us make a difference! Whether you have one hour a month or four hours a week, your time will be invaluable.

For more information, call
314-6078 or 314-6077

We would love to hear from you today!