2020 Brightside Angel Campaign Continues the Tradition of Hope

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 23, 2020) – The Brightside Angel Campaign has long been a local holiday tradition, offering gifts with special meaning. All proceeds from the annual campaign directly benefit those served by the programs and services of Brightside for Families and Children. Each year, Brightside serves more than 650 children, their siblings, and their families in their homes and schools with in-home counseling and family support.

Due to COVID-19, the variety of holiday items available through the Brightside Angel Campaign has been reduced. However, the traditional paper Brightside Angels and the Brightside Angel ornaments will be available. The angel ornaments, which sell for $20 each, are available online at https://give.mercycares.com/brightside-angels. The paper Brightside Angels, which can be purchased for a donation amount of your choosing, are available at all Pride Stores. The 2020 Brightside Angel Campaign will conclude on December 24.

“Brightside’s work is at the heart of our Mission – offering in-home counseling, mentoring, family support and services tailored to the unique needs of each child and their family. This year especially we have helped support families during their stressful times adjusting to various COVID-19 challenges,” said Mark Paglia, Executive Director of Behavioral Health. "Thanks to our supporters, Brightside is able to provide services to many children and families in our community.”

For more information, please visit https://give.mercycares.com/brightside-angels or call the Office of Philanthropy at Mercy Medical Center at (413) 748-9920.

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About Mercy Medical Center

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. In 2015, Mercy Medical Center became part of Trinity Health Of New England, an integrated health care delivery system that is a member of Trinity Health, Livonia, Michigan, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation serving communities in 22 states. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Providence Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke; Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center; Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs; and an outpatient opioid treatment program. Visit us at TrinityHealthOfNE.org for more information and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MercyMedicalMA and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mercymedicalma.