Headstart Preschool Teacher at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc. - Philadelphia, PA, US
The Mission of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc. is to create partnerships and services that respond to the needs of those experiencing poverty in the North Philadelphia community, especially women, children and persons with special needs.Consistent with the Gospel values and the vision of Catherine McAuley, the focus of these ministries is to identify needs which are not being met by other groups, to respond to these needs over time, and to fulfill them in a collaborative and empowering way.For over 40 years, the Sisters of Mercy have worked in partnership with residents of the Tioga-Nicetown community in North Philadelphia. This collaborative effort has resulted in quality programming in the areas of Early Education & Youth Development, Health & Wellness for the Aging, and Adult Education.