Mercy Works Well for Families and Women

We are active in our search for a new home for our child care center and our family and women’s facility. The Mission has been through struggles in recent months as we have tried to make the best decision on a location. We continue to look very closely at the old Mercy Campus on East Broadway. We like this location which previously served about 350 students. The property also housed a convent and infirmary for the Sisters of Mercy Religious Order. The campus has two kitchens and dining areas, a number of class rooms, lodging rooms, community gathering areas, a stage and auditorium, and a recently built gymnasium. In addition the campus offers many features that would fit well for our families and women. It offers a courtyard between three building wings, allowing for an enclosed campus. It also offers a general lobby and parking in the rear of the building that is blocked by an eight foot brick fence on the south side of the alley. The price is within our budget and renovations and modifications would be minimal.

We are in discussions with some residents of the adjoining neighborhood. We have been met with a good deal of resistance but also have a good deal of support coming from many of the residents. Our leadership will continue to communicate with the residents and try to adjust our programming to meet their concerns. Please keep this process in your prayers.