Finding your way home: House of Mercy rebuilds lives through reentry services
House of Mercy expanded the reentry services it provides, including a digital literacy program, thanks to a Community Reinvestment grant from Commerce.
 The road to reentry is rarely smooth. Individuals returning home after incarceration navigate a daunting path: from finding employment and housing with a criminal record, to overcoming addiction and mental health struggles, repairing fractured family ties and rebuilding a positive support system.
For 20 years, House of Mercy has been transforming lives across Washington, one open door at a time. The organization has blossomed into a ministry spanning 30 transitional houses in five counties, serving an average of 312 men annually.
It provides more than just a roof overhead. The true transformation happens through its holistic Wayfinders program and staff walking alongside participants on every step of their reentry journey.
As part of its mission to help prepare people for a successful transition, House of Mercy has developed a digital literacy program, funded by Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project.
“We don’t want to see people get scammed, taken advantage of, or leave a negative online footprint that could hurt their future,” said Michael Lovrick, House of Mercy’s program director. “This grant allowed us to put real money toward devices, classes, and training - to set them up to thrive in a digital world.”
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