Our Mission and Values


Our Mission
 
MercyFirst a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, inspires hope and promotes healing for children and families by providing quality human services and educational opportunities while advocating for social change.

As a community of care, MercyFirst honors the spirit of our Founders and Sponsors - the Sisters of Mercy - by carrying out our Mission and being faithful to six Core Values in the work we do every day with our children and families, and with each other.

Our Values
MercyFirst demonstrates the following six core values in all its endeavors:

Hospitality
We provide a welcoming, open, safe, and sensitive environment for those we serve and with whom we work.

Compassion
We empathize with the suffering of others and actively work to alleviate it as if it were our own.

Respect
We value every individual's God given right to be treated with respect and dignity; and accept the responsibility to treat others in the same way.

Integrity
We embody wholeness and unity through honesty in our words and actions.

Justice
We act with fairness and Mercy in our relationships; and advocate for positive change in our society.

Excellence
We strive to use our knowledge, skills, and talents to carry out our responsibilities to the best of our ability.