Learning Who is Us
My time with Mercy has been a sum of gorgeous peaks and challenging valleys, as, I suppose, all of life is. It took me several weeks to settle into the flow of Baltimore and to feel established in my service…
The South Bronx: Culture & Community
I make my way into the blinding sunlight in the South Bronx after a 50-minute commute through the dark subway tunnels of New York City. The unshaven, hard-working Puerto Rican man stands on the corner beginning his business for the…
Remembering Sr. Ellen Cavanaugh, RSM
It is with great sadness that Mercy Volunteer Corps shares the news of the passing of Sister Ellen Cavanaugh, RSM. At age 89, Sr. Ellen passed peacefully on the morning of Monday, August 26, 2019. After spending her early career…
Resilient: Serving in Cincinnati
“Each human being, however small or weak, has something to bring to humanity. As we start to really get to know others, as we begin to listen to each other's stories, things begin to change. We begin the movement from…
Alumni Spotlight: Helping People Discover Their Dreams
Looking back at my time as a volunteer with Mercy Volunteer Corps, I can honestly say that joining MVC was one of the best decisions I ever made. I was fortunate enough to serve in NYC from 2011-2013 with the…