Mission

The mission of Mercy House is to provide food, clothes, and shelter to homeless families with dependent children, in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area in a safe community while providing services to help overcome barriers leading to homelessness.

After three decades Mercy House continues to serve only families with dependent children and maintain focus on building and strengthening family unity. By teaching families about the importance of living and working together, each individual has the support that enables them to reach his or her highest potential. Our motto is “Changing the world one family at a time.” We see the positive outcomes of change through our residents and we know that our neighborhood is a better, safer and more prosperous community because families have been given a chance to grow and improve their way of life.

Services

Mercy House is a nonprofit organization with multiple programs combating poverty and homelessness in our community.

Family Shelter with apartments and case management for homeless families
Assisting homeless persons and families with rehousing assistance
Providing temporary rent assistance to people in financial crisis

Residency

After School Program

Onsite Daycare

Aftercare/transitional help

Resident Life

We also have a thrift store and building supply store that helps fund our other services.

Who we primarily serve

We accept pets from our jurisdiction regardless of temperament, health, age, breed, size, color, or ability to pay for their care. We accept all strays and all owner-surrendered pets.

All we request is a one-time donation at the time of surrender, if able. Pets outside of our jurisdiction are not permitted.

Activities

We host adoption events in the community, fundraisers such as the kitten shower and Chick Fil A spirit night, outreach programs, volunteer organizations, and foster orientations.

Teen Opportunities

Teens are eligible to apply for positions within the thrift stores. Teens can also shop at these stores in order to support our mission as well as find household items that are at a lower cost.

Teens are also eligible to apply for our services with their family if they are experiencing housing difficultues.