2026 Strategic Plan
Business & Community Partners Survey

Thank you for your support of House of Mercy. Please complete this survey answering questions from the perspective of your business, organization, or church. Your responses will assist us in improving our community engagement program.

Thank you!
1.How did your organization hear about House of Mercy?
2.How long has your organization supported House of Mercy?
3.In your opinion, how essential is House of Mercy to the Manassas Social Safety Net* compared to other local organizations? *(Network of public and private programs that provide a baseline of support for individuals / families in need.)
Somewhat Essential
Essential
Highly Essential
Unsure
4.In an average month, how often do you find yourself mentioning or recommending House of Mercy to colleagues, friends, or family?
5.What motivates your organization to partner with House of Mercy? (Select all that apply.)
6.Which of our special events were you aware of prior to this survey? (Select all that apply.)
7.In what ways would you like to be involved with House of Mercy during 2026? (Select all that apply.)
8.If you have previously coordinated a DRIVE with House of Mercy (food, clothing, toys, etc.), please rate your experience with the following:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral / No Opinion
Agree
Strongly Agree
The process for scheduling a drive was straightforward.
The steps involved in hosting a drive were clear.
The marketing materials provided made it easy for me to host a drive.
The instructions for delivering collected items to House of Mercy were clear.
9.If you have previously coordinated VOLUNTEER opportunities with House of Mercy, please rate your experience with the following:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral / No Opinion
Agree
Strongly Agree
The process for scheduling group volunteer opportunities was straightforward.
Communication with the House of Mercy team was timely and helpful.
At the volunteer event, the training provided for specific tasks was sufficient.
The activity my organization completed felt meaningful and valuable to our group.
10.If you have previously coordinated FOOD RESCUE with House of Mercy, please rate your experience with the following:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral / No Opinion
Agree
Strongly Agree
The scheduling process was clear and easy to navigate.
Communication with the House of Mercy team was timely and helpful.
Our food donations were picked up in a timely manner.
11.If you have previously coordinated CLIENT RESOURCES with House of Mercy, please rate your experience with the following:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral / No Opinion
Agree
Strongly Agree
The process of partnering with House of Mercy was clear and easy to navigate.
Communication with the House of Mercy team was timely and helpful.
House of Mercy's partnership is valuable to my organization and the clients that we serve.
12.Overall, my organization is satisfied with our partnership with House of Mercy.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral / Uncertain
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
13.I feel my organization's contributions and support are adequately recognized and appreciated by House of Mercy.
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Neutral / Uncertain
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
14.What can we do to further improve your experience as a House of Mercy partner?
15.We want to celebrate you! Which of the following recognition methods would be meaningful to your organization? (Select all that apply.)