Mercy Ministries

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Mercy Ministries is a charity that focuses on the welfare of young women aged 13-28 dealing with the effects of eating disorders, unplanned pregnancy, self-harm, addictions, depression and abuse.

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[edit] Mercy Ministries in the United States

The group started in the United States in Louisiana 1983 by its President and Founder, Nancy Alcorn, and has since expanded to Nashville, TN; Monroe, LA; and St.Louis, MO. Mercy Ministries is planning to open a home in Sacramento, CA.

[edit] Mercy Ministries Around the World

Mercy Ministries operates in Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Peru.

[edit] Use of Funds

Mercy Ministries sources its funds from the Christian community, businesses, foundations and other individuals. Mercy Ministries' 2004 audit showed 77%[citation needed] of donated funds went directly to program costs.

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