Calvin’s Fresh Start
From an outsider’s perspective, Calvin’s family seemed like any other. Though they lived in a poor neighborhood, both of Calvin’s...
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Saint Jude, Patron of Hope
One of my favorite places here at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is in a quiet courtyard where we...
Mercy Home Supports Henry’s Journey of Healing from Childhood Trauma
Henry’s father never raised a hand at him. But that didn’t mean he didn’t hurt Henry. And it didn’t mean...
Ashlynn Dreams Again
Ashlynn would do anything to avoid going home. For most kids, home was a safe place to return to at...
Finding Grace in an Unfair World
Life is not fair. It’s one of the hardest lessons for many of us to learn and accept. There is...
Giving Jaxon His Childhood Back
Many of the young people at Mercy Home come to us from homes where they received little support or guidance....
Choosing Our Words Wisely
Language is powerful—one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal. That is why the words we use...
Finding a Second Chance at Mercy Home
Amani was used to not fitting in. Maybe it was the hand-me-down clothes that were often dirty and too small....
Growing in God’s Love
One of the great privileges of my career as a priest is the work I’ve done with the young people...
The Weight Jaylen Carried Alone
Jaylen was too embarrassed to tell anyone what life was really like at home. And he was really good at...
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