I am proud to be blogging today about the Mercy Home. Many of you remember, I'm sure, about my time in India working with the Sisters and all of the wonderful students. People world-wide have been hard at work either fundraising or physically constructing and this summer brings the completion of the new, safe building for the women currently living at the Mercy Home. For those willing and able to go, the dedication and grand opening will take place on June 16th in Annaikarai, India.
For those of us who are unable to attend there is still something we can do. The Mercy Home Foundation has pledged not only to build a new facility but to continue to support the Sisters and women through education and training. The physical building will be complete but there is still so much left to be done. With our help each woman will have her own bed - most for the first time in their lives - there will be ceiling fans for the dreadful hot season, screens to keep out the overwhelmingly intense population of mosquitos in the wet season and, most importantly, there will be qualified and trained staff that will help these women reach a level of independence and, consequently, self-esteem never thought possible.
Please help to give these women the chance in life that they deserve - chances that you and I take for granted everyday. Visit the Mercy Home Foundation to see the latest video of the construction and to make a donation - as little as $30 can provide a bed for one of the women. I am back in Rome after my trip abroad - but my heart belongs in India. Please join with me in making a difference!
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