Client News: Mercy House Cautions Homeless to Remain Vigilant

by Kathleen Janson on January 14, 2012

In an interview with NBC News reporter Vikki Vargas on the safety of the homeless in light of the recent homicides in Orange County, Calif., Mercy House Executive Director Larry Haynes cautions,

Even with a suspect in custody, the homeless should remain vigilant until it is certain that they have the right person.

Mercy House operates the emergency cold weather shelter program for the county.

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Happy New Year!

by Kathleen Janson on January 3, 2012

Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2012.

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Client News: National Journal Live Policy Summit – Educating for Success

November 8, 2011

Barely half of U.S. students complete their degree in six years, and only 30 percent of community college students graduate in three. With unemployment rates twice as high for Americans without a degree, this has troubling implications for America’s future. National Journal is hosting a Policy Summit underwritten by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, [...]

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Client News: Mercy House Receives Prestigious Neighborhood Builder® Award and $200K from Bank of America

November 3, 2011

Great news for Orange County’s nonprofit “little engine that could.” Mercy House has been chosen to receive the highly-sought after Neighborhood Builder award for Orange County, Calif. The agency, recognized for its unique system of dignified housing alternatives, programs and supportive services for the homeless, will receive $200,000 of unrestricted operating support over two years from Bank [...]

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