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mercyholistic
- Mar 7
- 1 min read

2024 Updates

Since 2021, Mercy Holistic Ministries has provided more than 9,000 showers and 900 haircuts. Additionally, we donated 90 bikes, and repaired more than 50.

We continue to provide mobile hot showers at 13th & C Street every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. On the fourth Saturday of the month, the mobile shower trailer rolls to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5625 24th St, in South Sacramento, from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm. On the fourth Wednesday from 9 am to 12 pm we provide showers at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in North Sacramento, 3407 Altos Ave. We provide hope through a meal and a message at Fourth & Hope in Woodland every Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

We are in the process of establishing another shower operation at 2225 Colfax, Sacramento, within Safe Ground, scheduled every Tuesday from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. We'll keep you informed about the start of operations. Your continued prayers are appreciated.

mercyholistic
- Feb 12, 2023
- 1 min read

Valentine’s Day Celebration with the Homeless

Mercy Holistic Ministry celebrated Valentine’s Day with people experiencing homelessness this Saturday, February 11th at the 1236 C Street in downtown Sacramento from 10a.m to noon. In addition to the usual, mobile hot shower services and haircuts, special valentine gifts and food were provided to the homeless.

Lifting Spirits Higher and St. Paul Lutheran Church provided hot lunch and drinks while Capital Christian Center provided in-kind gifts including pop up tents, chairs and back-bags.

Mercy Holistic Ministry has provided over 5200 mobile hot showers to people experiencing homelessness in and around Sacramento since the beginning of 2021. The organization regularly provides its shower services on Saturdays and Sundays. Each shower day, an average of 15 to 20 homeless people come at the site looking for shower, clean clothing, haircut, and food.

mercyholistic
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min read

Serving from heart: My Sunday Diary

Mercy Holistic Ministry is known for providing mobile hot shower services for people experiencing homelessness. Homeless people also come to our site for clothing, food, haircut and counseling. Today was just another day for us and we did set up our mobile shower trailer ready for use.

An hour or so into our service Susan (name changed to conceal identity) came to our shower site. Marion Smith, our Site Supervisor, greets Susan and ask her if she wants to register for a hot shower. She replies, “I need a pair of shoes instead.” Susan was looking for a shoe to keep her warm and dry in this cold season. Marion went to look for her size from pile of shoes. He comes with a smile and shows Susan few. Susan quickly picked a pair of pink boots and went right away to try it. However, she was struggling to try it as she has some sort of disability limiting her free movement. Marion steps forward to help her put the shoes providing heartwarming assistance.

Mercy Holistic Ministry is not only about the services it provides. It is also about the warm caring relationship we build with the people we serve. Susan was grinning ear-to-ear and she felt as if she received the biggest holiday gift. Such an act of kindness is what encourages people to come to our site. It is also a fuel that keeps us going.

It is one thing to provide mobile shower service for our homeless neighbors. It is one step higher to step in to assist them, feel them dignified and valued. It is a heartwarming moment and the smile on Susan’s face says it all.

by Nardos Jiffaro