IN THE NEWS & RECOGNITON
Angels of Mercy President, Mary Jo Colligan on "Rochester in Focus" discussing the Angels of Mercy 5k
Angels of Mercy President, Mary Jo Colligan interviewed by News Anchor, Rebecca Leclair.
Listen to Mary Jo Colligan give an interview at Fickle 93.3 with Dino!
"Angels of Mercy NY holding virtual 5K this week" - Fox Rochester
"Homemade face masks help organizations and families overcome mask shortage" - Rochester First
"Angels of Mercy Help Domestic Abuse Victims Get a Fresh Start" - Spectrum News
Many Voices, Many Visions "Help Hope Live/Angels of Mercy"
"Dance fundraiser will help 'Angels of Mercy'" - News 10 WHEC
"Hometown Story about 100,000 dresses" - Genesee Valley Penny Saver 2014
"Angels of Mercy Take Flight" - Mercy High School
"Agency helps women makeover their lives" - Catholic Courier, February 2013
"'Dress a Girl' for a better world" -Mark Hare of the Democrat and Chronicle, December 2011
"Angels of Mercy: #metoo" - Channel 8 WROC News
"Angels of Mercy celebrates 10th anniversary" - 13 WHAM ABC
"Angels of Mercy to celebrate 10th anniversary" - Monroe County Post
"Many Voices, Many Visions 'Angels of Mercy/Alzheimer's Association'" - 13 WHAM ABC
Due to our vast community, national and international outreach, our efforts have been recognized both locally and nationally. Some of our awards include the following:
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2010 Italian American Civic Club ‘Gala Recipient’ for non-profit Charitable work
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2011 Recipient of the Irondequoit Chamber of Commerce ‘Person of the Year’
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2012 United Nations Association of Rochester ‘Outstanding Community Organization Award’ given for humanitarian work
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2012 IACC (Italian American Community Center) ‘Women of the Year Award’ in the Civic Category
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2012 Hope for Women International Recognition for Dress A Girl success
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2014 Woman of the Year, Rochester Federation of Women
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2015 Paul Harris Rotary International Award for Humanitarian Work
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2016 Son’s of Italy Humanitarian Award
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2017 Church Women United, Key Woman Award, Annual State Assembly, New York State.
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2018 Alumnae Circle of Mercy Award
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2019 Finalist for the Athena Award
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2022 Person of the Year Award, Greece Chamber of Commerce