June 2024

Welcome Home!

Since the last time you heard from us, a lot has changed. Recall we received keys to the first two apartments for families who will be a part of the Mercy's Shore program on May 2nd. Today, June 1st, we received keys to the other two apartments which will be a part of the housing for the families we will serve.
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          One of our dear friends has pitched in to furnish and decorate the first two apartments and is biting at the bit to get started on the two we got today. She has spent many hours getting things just right. We do not have all the furnishings we need, so if you would like to play a part in making Mercy's Shore "Home", we will be grateful for your help. You can call us at our new office number (214/446-1811) or email us [email protected]. We can arrange pick up.

Candidates are reaching out
       There is no shortage of single moms with children who need the services Mercy's Shore provides. Unfortunately, because we only serve a limited number of families, we have to decline some applications. We are unable to serve the world, but Mercy's Shore means the world to the ones we can serve.
           We seek to steward the resources God has graciously provided through folks just like you. We will be as transparent as we can be when it comes to the use of the resources you have entrusted to us.
 
Searching for a Social Worker
       A number of months ago, we secured a commitment from a highly qualified social worker to be the case manager at Mercy's Shore. Since we received that commitment, a good many things have changed. It has taken much longer than we thought it would take to secure housing. We waited patiently for God to provide housing and He did. But, in the meantime, the circumstances of our case manager changed and she  is now unable to join us as part of the staff. So, we are short one social worker.

         If you are an LCSW or an LMSW, and are interested in making a real difference in the lives of those we serve, please call Mercy's Shore at (214) 446-1811, and ask to speak with Doug. If you are not able to help out, do you know someone with an LCSW or LMSW who is looking for an opportunity to fulfill the command of Matthew 28:19 without even leaving town, please let us know? This is a paid position
 
Mentor (noun)
       What is a mentor? The definition is quite simple. A mentor is a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. Does that sound like you? Whether you think of yourself as wise or trusted or a counselor or a teacher, you have been and you are. If you have had children, you have been all of those things. Don't believe me? Just look at your kids. Have you ever been a supervisor or an experienced employee guiding a less experience employee? 
          The moms we serve at Mercy's Shore need a godly woman to help them figure out the things they were not taught early in life. That could be you. You have a great deal to offer. A listening ear is all that is needed sometimes. At other times, a gentle, caring voice can calm the soul. Please think about answering this call. You will make your own schedule and a big difference.
 
Bookkeeper 
       Bookkeepers are indispensable when it comes to nonprofits like Mercy's Shore. We have a little budget for bookkeeping services, so you do not have to volunteer and work for gratis, though if you wanted to, we would not refuse your grace! We use Quickbooks for bookkeeping and Bonterra (previously known as "Every Action") to keep tract of our constituents and their gifts. You can set your own schedule once Quickbooks is set up.
        If you join us and take care of the bookkeeping duties, you be doing a great service. If you are interested, please call us at (214) 446-1811.
 
Venmo 
       If you prefer making your donations using Venmo, we have you covered!  Just open your Venmo app, and identify @MercysShore as the recipient. ;It is that easy! Thanks for thinking of us!!

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