Mission of Mercy, a non-profit organization, seeks to "restore dignity" to all people by being an instrument of "healing through Love," and by the reciprocal sharing of God's mercy with those we serve.

What does "to restore dignity, healing through love" really mean? Find out more here.

M.O.M.-AZ Purchases Second Van--on the Road to Expansion!

Mission of Mercy Arizona recently acquired a new 43-foot RV to bolster its plans for expansion into the Far West Valley by late 2010. 

Thanks to the charitable commitment of Tucson-based Beaudry RV, Inc. Mission of Mercy Arizona was able to secure a great deal on the purchase price of the van. A special thanks also goes to Thunderbird Charities, The Foster and Lynn Friess Family Foundation and The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, whose generous financial contributions made the purchase and medical retrofit possible.

The mobile unit should be ready to "hit the road" by the end of September. Read more about this exciting expansion news!

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Ann's Story

Without medical insurance, Ann had to make a difficult decision: provide for her children or take her monthly medication.

For Ann, the Mission of Mercy clinic in Brunswick, MD is a place where "they really, really do help you!" Ann is a second generation Mission of Mercy patient - her father introduced her to M.O.M. many years ago when he received assistance for chronic illnesses. And when she needed Mission of Mercy, we were here for her, too. Although Ann is a young woman in her early 40's, Ann's body has been through a lot - cervical cancer and a hysterectomy at age 27, osteoporosis and most recently, depression.

Without medical insurance for the past three years, Ann had to quit taking her medications, and it had been two and a half years since her last check-up. She just did not have access to care, and could not afford it on her own. She had tried other government and community resources, but said that she found only limited assistance, like free exams, and no help with costly medications.

With a 16 year old son and 12 year old daughter to care for, Ann tired to make ends meet through her night job as a stocker at a big-box store. However, a recent onset of depression had left her unable to work due to severe mood swings. Showing remarkable gumption, Ann came specifically to Mission of Mercy to be seen for her condition, desperately hoping that the treatment would enable her to get back to work... hoping for help with the medications she should be taking... and hoping for a better future for herself and her family.

Mission of Mercy was there for Ann, providing her with the resources that she needed at that difficult time of her life. Ann is now a fully functioning mother and once again gainfully employed.