For more than a quarter century, the Sisters of Mercy
have been a positive influence on the at-risk neighborhoods of North
Philadelphia.
In 2003, Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc. was
incorporated officially as a non-profit organization to serve the
families in
Tioga, a neighborhood that is financially, socially and spiritually
stressed.
Our Mission
The mission of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc.
is to create partnerships and services that respond to the needs
of those who are poor in the North Philadelphia community, especially
women, children and persons with special needs.
Consistent with the gospel values and the vision of Catherine McAuley,
the focus of these ministries is to identify needs that are not being
met by other groups, to respond to these needs over time, and to
fulfill them in a collaborative and empowering way.
“Project Mercy has helped
me to get to where I am today not only through academic help when I
was younger but by providing me with a safe environment where I could
be around people who demonstrated love and kindness on a daily basis.” ~
Anthony, Mercy Neighborhood Ministries participant and National
Honor Society inductee, with a full scholarship to college