From a conviction, to a building, to (almost) a home.
Here's what's been done, and what's left before the first woman walks through the door.
Milestones so far
501(c)(3) status granted
Mercy Manor became a recognized public charity, clearing the way for tax-deductible giving and formal grant applications.
Board assembled
A governing board with real experience in recovery, nursing, victim advocacy, healthcare governance, and law enforcement joined the founder to lead Mercy Manor forward.
The facility is secured
After the capital campaign's most difficult milestone, a facility for Mercy Manor is now secured in Hood County. We're keeping the exact location private for the safety of future residents — read why on our privacy page — but the building that will become this home is no longer a hope. It's real.
Preparing the home to open
Renovation, furnishing, staffing, and licensing work now stand between a secured building and a working program. This is the stage your gift moves fastest right now.
Opening day — targeting November 1
Mercy Manor is working toward a November 1 opening: the day the first woman moves in and the one-year program begins in earnest. The home will hold up to twelve women, with a designated family room for mothers with children.
The gap between "secured" and "open"
A secured building isn't a finished home. Mercy Manor's capital campaign goal is $250,000 — the amount needed to carry the home from a secured building to an open, operating program: renovation, furnishing every room, hiring and training staff, and covering the first months of operating costs before program fees and grants can sustain it. This is the stretch where donor support matters most — not glamorous, but essential.
Help close the gap"We used to say 'if the building comes together.' Now we get to say 'now that it has — what's it going to take to open the doors?' That's a much better problem to have." — Sharon King, Founder