Stories from Mercy Volunteers in NYC, New York
“I believe in you. I won’t give up on you.” This is the message that permeates everywhere at my service site in Brooklyn. Serving as a returning Mercy Volunteer, I’ve found myself from Philly in 2019 to NYC in 2023,…
As seen in our Annual Report, we invite you to read more about Joe Falco’s (‘97, ’98) service placements and takeaways from his two years as a Mercy Volunteer in New Mexico and New York City: Joe’s first service placement…
When I decided to volunteer for a year of service, I hoped that I would be immersed in a transformative experience, and I most certainly am. As a legal assistant at Catholic Migration Services (CMS), I am blessed to work…
The most rewarding aspect of my workday is the moment I realize I have gained a patient's trust. It's a special flavor of success to see the fearful toddler hiding behind mommy's legs become an enthusiastic chatterbox while I take…
“As Travolta says, just stayin' alive” I overhear this amusingly misattributed quote from one of the regulars who hang out at the public square known as the "hub," the transportation and shopping nexus at the northern edge of Mott Haven,…