Our Mission
Mercy Connections is a community center providing our neighbors with the
educational tools and support they need to break the cycle of poverty in their
lives.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Connections is a community-based
outreach center conveniently located in East Walnut Hills on the 2nd floor of
the DeSales Crossings Center at 1602 Madison Rd.
What We Do
Mercy Connections was founded in 1996 to respond to the needs of low income
and disadvantaged individuals and families in East Walnut Hills and surrounding
neighborhoods.
Our mission flows from our deep belief that when people are empowered, they can
achieve great things. Empowerment as opposed to entitlement or as we like to
say, “We offer a hand up, not a hand out.”
We partner with clients and students so they learn the skills they need to take
responsibility for their own lives. Providing the tools and offering support
addresses far more than simply resolving a crisis. Our approach works to prevent
future crises -- and -- the skills learned will be passed on to the next
generation.