Tuesday, November 27, 2018

City of Refuge Provides Mercy Care


The Vice President of Skills at Interapt in Louisville, Kentucky, Col. Reese Turner, who has led units in the United States Army for nearly three decades, leads a team of 15 people that provide a proven workforce development program in information technology that empowers people with the technical, business and life skills needed by today’s employers. Interapt and Col. Reese Turner support organizations such as City of Refuge in Atlanta, dedicated to providing opportunities through technology to transform the lives of those selected for the program and empower them to positively impact their lives and their community.

For more than 21 years, the City of Refuge has pioneered programs for social renewal, assisting numerous people who are living beneath the federal poverty line. The organization partners with other local groups to further its reach. For example, its Mercy Care program involves a partnership with the local Saint Joseph Health System.

Mercy Care provides medical care, including vision and dental services, to thousands of individuals each year. Patients can also receive mental health care through the program. Mercy Care strives to carry on the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy by bringing hope and compassion to each patient.