Mercy House

Mercy House has been blessed to have been able to expand its housing opportunities significantly over the previous two decades.  Initially operating as a single shelter provider in 1990, Mercy House currently owns and/or manages 10 housing facilities that have provided housing with supportive services to thousands of homeless and low-income  individuals and families.

Katharine Drexel Residence is our newest permanent housing project developed with the Ontario Redevelopment Agency.   Scheduled to open this spring, Katharine Drexel consists of eight four-plexs situated on a single cul-de-sac.  The two bedroom  beautifully renovated units will provide housing for 32 very low to moderate-income households.

With so many exciting new Mercy House properties to look forward to in the coming months, it is hard to believe that next year may usher in funding difficulties for future housing development projects.   Given the potential loss of state redevelopment funding in 2012, your support is critical at this time to furthering our goal of increasing affordable housing opportunities.  Please join us in our efforts as we help people find their way back home.

To see how far we have come since 1990, click here to view our transitional and permanent housing development timeline.

Grand Opening Spring 2012    

Coming soon! Information on Katharine Drexel Residence Grand Opening Celebration will be announced in the coming weeks- stay tuned!    

Recognizing the importance and impact of local non-profits, U.S. Bank has generously awarded Mercy House $5,000.  We are deeply thankful for this support which moves us forward toward our vision of ending homelessness.

To learn more about U.S. Bank click here

Mercy House, in partnership with Santa Ana-Veterans First, will provide services at the 1st Annual Stand Down for homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. The Stand Down will take place on September 17-18, 2011 on the grounds of Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, CA.

The Orange County Stand Down will provide a one-stop shop for homeless and at-risk Veterans to get matched with essential services such as medical, dental, and vision exams, employment and housing assistance, as well as Veterans benefit identification and assistance. The Stand Down will also provide these Veterans a place for them to enjoy a hot meal, showers and grooming, and a chance to spend time with fellow Veterans and feel a sense of camaraderie that many haven’t felt since their time in service to our country.

For more information regarding the event and volunteer opportunities visit: http://ocstanddown.org/

Mercy House will hold a charity luncheon for up to 100 people on May 16th, 2012. Valued at more than $5,000, Anaheim White House Restaurant is offering us a delicious 3-course meal, along with their beautiful West Wing Ballroom. We are so excited to use this beautiful restaurant as a forum to share the Mercy House mission to end homelessness. More details on the event to follow soon!

Learn more about Chef Bruno Serato and the Anaheim White House at: http://www.anaheimwhitehouse.com/

Please help us further assist our clients by donating school uniforms or a gift card to one of the below retail stores. These uniforms will go to our clients, age 5-12, both male and female. Uniforms will need to include light brown khaki pants and polo shirts in navy, white, or red. Retail stores that you can go to for these items include: Target, Walmart, Old Navy, or Kohls. Help us send our kids back to school with everything they need to start the year off right!

Please contact Ashleigh at ashleigha@mercyhouse.net if you have any questions or to schedule a time to drop-off your uniforms.

Thank you for your continued support