St. Louis Run for Mercy Early Bird Registration Ends Next Week

June 29, 2015

July 8th marks the early bird registration deadline for this year’s St. Louis Run for Mercy 5K and Family Walk to be held at Queeny Park in Ballwin, Mo. on Saturday, August 29th. Runners and walkers wanting to take advantage of the discounted rate of only $25 can do so by visiting www.RunforMercy.com.

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St. Louis Run for Mercy Early Bird Registration Ends Next Week

June Brings a Flood of New Friends to Mercy

St. Louis home filled with Friends of Mercy guests.
St. Louis home filled with Friends of Mercy guests.

June 23, 2015

Many new visitors attended Friends of Mercy luncheons this month at the Nashville, Sacramento and St. Louis Mercy homes. Nearly 200 guests from the respective regions came to learn more about the local and worldwide work and mission of Mercy.

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June Brings a Flood of New Friends to Mercy

Mercy Application Process Easier through New Online Portal

Its mobile responsiveness makes the Application Portal more accessible and user-friendly.
Its mobile responsiveness makes the Application Portal more accessible and user-friendly.

June 18, 2015

If you or someone you know is a young woman between the ages of 13 and 28 dealing with any number of life-controlling issues, Mercy has good news for you! Not only isMercy’s residential counseling program free, it’s now even easier to apply through the new online Application Portal.

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Mercy Application Process Easier through New Online Portal

International Mercy Executive Directors Gather to Strategically Plan, Visit Homes and Partners

Mercy Executive Directors at Sacramento Mercy home (l to r): Arianna Walker (U.K.), Christy Singleton (U.S.), Nicola Bartel (Canada).
Mercy Executive Directors at Sacramento Mercy home (l to r): Arianna Walker (U.K.), Christy Singleton (U.S.), Nicola Bartel (Canada).

June 16, 2015

Mercy Executive Directors Christy Singleton (U.S.), Nicola Bartel (Canada), and Arianna Walker (U.K.) met in California last Thursday as a part of a six-day trip that included strategic organizational planning, visits to the Sacramento and Surrey Mercy homes, and stops to visit ministry partners along the way.

To kick off the venture, Bartel spoke to the Mercy residents Thursday at the Sacramento home. Continue reading “International Mercy Executive Directors Gather to Strategically Plan, Visit Homes and Partners”

International Mercy Executive Directors Gather to Strategically Plan, Visit Homes and Partners

Touré Roberts, Sarah Jakes-Roberts to Mercy Residents: “Open Up to Receive”

Pastor Touré Roberts and wife Sarah with Mercy Founder and President Nancy Alcorn at Nashville Mercy home
Pastor Touré Roberts and wife Sarah with Mercy Founder and President Nancy Alcorn at Nashville Mercy home

June 12, 2015

Featured guest speakers Pastor Touré Roberts and his wife, Sarah Jakes-Roberts, shared a message of hope yesterday at the Nashville Mercy home. The couple leads One Church International, a progressive church community 80% comprised of artists and professionals in the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Together the Roberts shared with Nashville Mercy residents the importance of being open to receive God’s love, forgiveness and redemption. Continue reading “Touré Roberts, Sarah Jakes-Roberts to Mercy Residents: “Open Up to Receive””

Touré Roberts, Sarah Jakes-Roberts to Mercy Residents: “Open Up to Receive”

Mercy’s New “Freedom Experience” to Feature Christian Artists Point of Grace, Michael Passons, Ellie Holcomb

Point of Grace, long-time supporters of Mercy, will lead worship with special guest, Avalon’s Michael Passons, on Oct. 2 at The Freedom Experience in Nashville.
Point of Grace, long-time supporters of Mercy, will lead worship with special guest, Avalon’s Michael Passons, on Oct. 2 at The Freedom Experience in Nashville.

June 9, 2015

Mercy announced today that top Christian artists Point of Grace, Michael Passons, and Ellie Holcomb will be featured praise and worship leaders for its fall premiere event The Freedom Experience held in Nashville at Christ Church October 2-3, 2015. Avalon’s Michael Passons will join Point of Grace to open the Friday evening session and Ellie Holcomb will lead worship segments during Saturday’s morning and afternoon sessions. Continue reading “Mercy’s New “Freedom Experience” to Feature Christian Artists Point of Grace, Michael Passons, Ellie Holcomb”

Mercy’s New “Freedom Experience” to Feature Christian Artists Point of Grace, Michael Passons, Ellie Holcomb

MERCY ACHIEVES CHARITY NAVIGATOR’S HIGHEST-POSSIBLE RATING

Charity Navigator Four Star RatingFiscal management of Mercy’s counseling program for girls ranks in top 2% percent of American charities

June 4, 2015

Outperforming 98% of American charities evaluated, Mercy has garnered another coveted rank from one of the nation’s premier charity evaluators. For the seventh consecutive year, Mercy has earned the four-star top distinction from Charity Navigator for its sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency.

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MERCY ACHIEVES CHARITY NAVIGATOR’S HIGHEST-POSSIBLE RATING

Former Australian Teen Icon Turned Worship Leader Visits Mercy Homes

Guest worship leader and speaker Mark Stevens sharing at the Nashville Mercy home
Guest worship leader and speaker Mark Stevens sharing at the Nashville Mercy home

June 2, 2015

Mark Stevens grew up in Tasmania, Australia and was a teen icon on the Australian hit television show Young Talent Time before falling into the deadly trap of drug and alcohol abuse. Mercy residents in all four U.S. homes recently had the opportunity to hear his inspiring story of transformation from a life of addiction to church leadership.

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Former Australian Teen Icon Turned Worship Leader Visits Mercy Homes