BELMONT — House of Mercy recently received a $3,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Gaston County. These funds will be used to reupholster all resident recliners at the House of Mercy.
“Our mission is to provide our residents with quality medical services in a home-like setting,” said Stan Patterson, House of Mercy president. “The recliners provide comfort and support and allow our residents to relax in an area other than their beds. After much use, the covering of the chairs have worn out and new coverings are needed. “
“We are very pleased with the functioning of our current recliners and believe reupholstering them is a cost-effective approach to addressing the problem. We are also happy to be using a local Belmont business, Byrum’s Upholstery,” Patterson said.
The Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. “For more than 25 years, House of Mercy has provided a home and specialized care for persons living with AIDS,” said Ernest Sumner, CFGC President. “Each resident has a hospital-grade recliner in their room and funding from this grant will be used to reupholster every recliner.”
Pictured with Sumner are (from left) Krystyna Sarrazin, HOM Development Director; Shirley Stowe, HOM Director of Nursing; and Erin Wiggins, CFGC Program Officer.
— Krystyna Sarrazin