The Human Behind The Diagnosis
From the moment I stepped into Mercy Medical Center, I knew it was a special place. You can just feel the spirit of Mercy in the air and experience it in the interactions with employees, however big or small. Many…
Alumni Spotlight: From Volunteer to Law School
My name is Anne McCabe and I am a proud alumna of the MVC class of 2012 - 2013. During my year of service, I lived in Queens, NY and worked as an immigration counselor at Catholic Migration Services (CMS)…
Alumni Spotlight: Losing Myself in Service to Others
It has been a little over a month since my service year with Mercy Volunteer Corps finished up and I moved back to Philadelphia. I often think about how this time last year I was getting settled into my new…
Homelessness and Job Interviews
During my time as a Mercy Volunteer, I have witnessed the struggles of hundreds of people experiencing homelessness. Each person has their own individual story and struggle, yet they all seem to have a lot in common. Life on the…
Alumni Spotlight: A Transformation of Heart
My experiences with Mercy Volunteer Corps in Guyana, '11-'12, transformed my heart and irreversibly changed my life. It affirmed values that I held close to my heart and clarified my discernment of my vocation. As a volunteer, I taught at…