40-40-40 ... Day 25: Mercy Multiplied

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Mercy Multipied. I'd never heard of this ministry before, but this week it's shown up in two different places. Coincidence? Or an invitation to learn about a new organization? Since I'm in full-on giving mode, I obviously saw this as the latter.

So what have I learned about Mercy Multiplied? Mercy Multiplied is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and is celebrating its 35th year of operation in 2018. It's mission statement is this:
Mercy Multiplied is a nonprofit Christian organization dedicated to helping young women break free from life-controlling behaviors and situations, including eating disorders, self-harm, drug and alcohol addictions, unplanned pregnancy, depression, sexual abuse, and sex trafficking.
Mercy Multiplied has a 6-month residential program which is free for participants. Eligible women are aged 13-28. The program offers a holistic approach, seeking to heal body, mind, and spirit. They also offer outreach programs and resources to help families whose loved ones are suffering.

There are many programs that offer similar services, but this one is Christian based, founded on the belief that without God true transformation won't stick.

Mercy has homes in Monroe, LA; Nashville, TN; Sacramento, CA; and St. Louis, MO, as well as international affiliates in the U.K., Canada and New Zealand.

ACTION STEPS


LEARN more about Mercy Multiplied.
SHARE this organization with a young woman who could benefit from its services.
FOLLOW Mercy Multiplied on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Vimeo.
WATCH the 35th anniversary video, including a history of the program (with 80s hair!) and why they refuse to take government funding.
READ Michele's success story (super short!).
ATTEND an event in Monroe, Nashville, Sacramento, or St. Louis (includes 5k races).
VOLUNTEER or INTERN with Mercy.
BECOME a prayer partner.
DONATE so that no woman will ever have to pay to receive support from Mercy Multiplied.

*Disclaimer: After researching Mercy Multiplied I realized I have, in fact, heard of this organization. I am a regular supporter of Joyce Meyer Ministries and have been since 2005. JMM is a huge supporter of Mercy Multiplied and was instrumental in opening their location in St. Louis. At JMM events in St. Louis they always promote this organization, but I've never supported them before. I'm happy to do so today!


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