Where do you find your sanctuary? As I embarked on the journey I began at the beginning of my service year in San Francisco, I was seeking out a place where I could find my own sanctuary. Luckily, I found…
Staying connected to the Mercy community has been really important to me. It is like a touchstone that is ever present and yet shines more brightly over and over at just the moments I need some centering, grounding, and guidance.…
My name is Shawna and I am nearing the end of my service year at Maryhouse, an organization of Loaves & Fishes. At Maryhouse our mission is to extend radical hospitality to the women and children seeking our services. As…
My experience at MEC only reinforced what I already knew--I am a volunteer at heart. I like to be helpful in any way I can, and I find that through every service opportunity, I gain a new appreciation and respect…
My name is Israel Scott and I am the Mercy Volunteer at St. Frances Cabrini Clinic. Detroit, MI is a city filled with history, culture, and art; but it is also the poorest big city in the country. With nearly…