On Thursday, December 19th at dusk, Mercy Care hosted its annual Robert L. Mason Jr. Candlelight Memorial to honor the metro Atlantans who passed away in 2024 while experiencing homelessness. More than 100 attended the service honoring the 176 metro Atlantans who died in 2024 while homeless. Held outside of Mercy Care’s first clinic in…
Last week marked a significant milestone for Mercy Care and the city of Atlanta as McAuley Station, a new mixed-income housing complex on Decatur Street, welcomed its first tenants. Among them was Ms. K, a 58-year-old Mercy Care client who had spent over eight years living on the streets and now has a place to…
Join us on December 19th as we come together to honor, remember, and inspire hope for the future. Mercy Care staff, board members, and clients invite the public to join them in honoring the passing of individuals from DeKalb and Fulton counties who have died in 2024 while experiencing homelessness. During the coldest and darkest…
Phase I adds 170 units of mixed-income family housing to the McAuley Park master plan in Southeast Atlanta November 4, 2024 — Mercy Care, Pennrose and project partners celebrated the grand opening of McAuley Station Phase I today, delivering 170 high-quality, mixed-income apartments adjacent to the Mercy Care campus in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of…
Erica Stokes joined Saint Joseph’s Health System five years after Mercy Care began to serve the poor and underserved in the community. She was working as a part-time payroll clerk while pursuing a degree in accounting. After graduating, Erica was invited to apply for an accounting position on a team that also handled the books…
Maria’s visit for a sore throat brought her to Mercy Care. As her family began to grow, it became their medical home. Maria brought her newborn daughter and step-son to see Mercy Care’s pediatricians. But the family had more than just their physical needs met. With each visit, they received a mental health screening and…
For the past 40 years the former Riverside Elementary School has been home to Mercy Care Rome. In 1929, there was a gym and playing field in the back of the building. To this day the space that used to make children happy, sits empty. But, it is time this sad space creates joy again!…
As a mom, Mona only wanted what was best for her baby. She noticed her baby was skipping certain milestones. Concerned, Mona sought help from a local free clinic but was dismissed as an anxious new mother. She then found Mercy Care where pediatricians listened and made sure Mona had the resources she needed especially…
It can be easy to overlook people as individuals, during a pandemic where distance equals safety. This distance is challenging for the aging seniors in our lives. These special people deserve dignity, respect, and kindness. They have fought in wars, raised families, and worked hard to better their community. When a loved one falls ill, it…
On a sweltering July morning, the joyous sound of more than 800 children filled the air as they descended on Mercy Care Chamblee for the annual Back-to-School Fair. Four years in a row, our youngest patients received brand new backpacks filled with fresh school supplies. But it is more than just backpacks; Mercy Care’s staff…
