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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cWhen a resident moves in to mercy house, we take care of not only them, but their family and this becomes their home,\u201d Cerra said. With the Mercy House caretakers covering the small, but necessary tasks, they allow \u201cfamily members to be family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Oct. 24, Mercy House will host its annual Gala of Taste to raise money for its cause. In years past, the Gala has drawn more than 400 people and raised over $60,000 towards the Mercy House mission of care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s named Gala of Taste for a reason. There will be a myriad of stations serving everything from hors d\u2019oeuvres, to tenderloins, to Thai food. P.S. Restaurant in Vestal is planning the Gala\u2019s menu as they\u2019ve done for the previous five years. The Gala is also pulling in local wineries and breweries to pour their own products. Cerra promises there will be plenty of desserts as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For entertainment Mercy House is having pianist Binghamton pianist Gene Cothran\u2019s jazz wash over the crowd through the night. Raffles, 50\/50s and a live auction will keep guests\u2019 attention all night and prove for an elegant, fun evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t do this without the community,\u201d Cerra said, \u201cand we want them to have a good time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The money raised at the Gala will allow Mercy House to continue its passion for resident care. It will continue to provide daily meals to residents and their families, keep the rooms orderly, as well as allow for the purchase of necessary supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gala of Taste will be Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Center in Endicott, which is located at 701 W. Main St. in Endicott. <\/p>\n\n\n\n