| For more than a quarter century, the Sisters of Mercy have been a positive
influence on the at-risk neighborhoods of North Philadelphia. In 2003, Mercy
Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc. was incorporated officially as
a non-profit organization to serve the families in Tioga, a neighborhood
that is financially, socially and spiritually stressed.
The ministry’s programs include child care, adult day care and adult
education and human development services. All of the programs and services
were developed for and with the community.
Our Mission
The mission of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc. is to
create partnerships and services that respond to the needs of those who are
poor in the North Philadelphia community, especially women, children and
persons with special needs.
Consistent with the gospel values and the vision of Catherine McAuley, the
focus of these ministries is to identify needs that are not being met by
other groups, to respond to these needs over time, and to fulfill them in a
collaborative and empowering way.
http://www.mercyneighbors.org/
Directions:
1. Take 76 East to the Roosevelt Blvd (Route 1 North) exit.
2. From Route 1 North take the first exit (Wissahickon Avenue South/Hunting
Park Avenue). At the end of the exit ramp, turn right - only way possible.
3. Pass through three lights a) by the Charter School b) Roberts Avenue c)
Hunting Park Avenue
4. After crossing Hunting Park Avenue the road curves left and then you will
need to turn right onto 23rd Street.
5. At Tioga Street (second street) turn left and come to 19th Street (large
church on the corner after the RR bridge)
6. Turn left onto 19th Street - we are on the next corner diagonally across
from the school building.
(posted by Mr. Fogarty on 9/3/08)
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