Because EVERYONE has the right to THRIVE

Building equitable communities and empowering individuals

The mission of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach is to build equitable communities and empower individuals to reach their full potential by providing basic and emergency needs, education, employment and health services.

Our programs create a foundation to promote future success:

Propels individuals and families toward self-sufficiency by aiding in the development and implementation of action-oriented behaviors, and where necessary, provide immediate stability through provision of basic, emergency needs.

Food Pantries and Clothing Closets

Food Pantries and Clothing Closets help immediately alleviate the financial burden and give proper access to necessary items.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance for rent, mortgage or utilities payments or critical home repair in conjunction with the Sea Island Habitat for Humanity

Soup Kitchen

Our Soup Kitchen at the Neighborhood House location serves nutritious lunches to community members daily, Monday – Friday.

Home Repairs

In partnership with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, we provide financial assistance to help community members complete critical home repair projects so that they have safe and efficient homes.

Senior Food Box

Senior Food Box program in partnership with Lowcountry Food Bank distributes 250 nutritious, shelf-stable food for seniors on a fixed income.

WIC, SNAP, EBT, SSI Benefit assistance

After an assessment of needs, our social services team determines the best resource for an individual’s needs and will take steps to ensure they can complete applications for these services.

Food Pantries and Clothing Closets

Food Pantries and Clothing Closets help immediately alleviate the financial burden and give proper access to necessary items.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance for rent, mortgage or utilities payments or critical home repair in conjunction with the Sea Island Habitat for Humanity

Soup Kitchen

Our Soup Kitchen at the Neighborhood House location serves nutritious lunches to community members daily, Monday – Friday.

Home Repairs

In partnership with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, we provide financial assistance to help community members complete critical home repair projects so that they have safe and efficient homes.

Senior Food Banks

Senior Food Box program in partnership with Lowcountry Food Bank distributes 250 nutritious, shelf-stable food for seniors on a fixed income.

WIC, SNAP, EBT, SSI Benefit assistance

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Personal health is the cornerstone to well-being and at Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach, we believe in treating the whole person. Those who lack insurance or the means to pay can take advantage of our services.

Dental Clinic

The Dental Clinic is the only facility offering free, comprehensive dental care to those without insurance within a 15-mile radius of our Johns Island site.

OBGYN / Women’s Health Services

Women’s Services provides prenatal and gynecological care to those on the Sea Islands with no access to healthcare.

Dental Clinic

The Dental Clinic is the only facility offering free, comprehensive dental care to those without insurance within a 15-mile radius of our Johns Island site. 

OBGYN / Women's Health Services

Women’s Services provides prenatal and gynecological care to those on the Sea Islands with no access to healthcare.

Our education programs offer a foundation and remove barriers to upward social mobility for high need individuals through proven curriculum-based approaches.

English as a second language

Course that improves comprehension skills for nonnative English speakers.

Yes, I Can! Afterschool program

Focuses on academic improvement, social and emotional development and enrichment activities.

GED program

Our prep course affirms the skills and strategies necessary to successfully complete the four GED tests to attain a GED.

Child Learning center

Prrovides academic instruction, educational play and socialization and runs simultaneously with the ESL program for adults.

Youth Financial literacy

Teaches financial skills to recognize resources, create and manage budgets, and make informed financial decisions so they feel empowered and independent.

English as a second language

Course that improves comprehension skills for nonnative English speakers.

Yes, I Can! Afterschool program

focuses on academic improvement, social and emotional development and enrichment activities.

GED program

Our prep course affirms the skills and strategies necessary to successfully complete the four GED tests to attain a GED.

Child Learning center

Prrovides academic instruction, educational play and socialization and runs simultaneously with the ESL program for adults.

Youth Financial literacy

Teaches financial skills to recognize resources, create and manage budgets, and make informed financial decisions so they feel empowered and independent.

We create tailored strategies designed to help an individual achieve their career goals and improve their employability.

Career Fairs

Events that connect employers with career seekers for networking and recruitment. Attendees can submit resumes, have brief interviews on-site, and network with potential employers.

Resume Building

By crafting and enhancing resumes to effectively highlight skills and experience, this creates a better chance of getting recognized by preferred employers.

Interview Preparation

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Interview Skill Building

Role-playing exercises, mock interviews, and feedback sessions are often used to help individuals practice and improve their interviewing skills.

Personalized Employment Plan

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Job Application Assistance

Helping individuals find job opportunities and complete applications.

Dressing for Success

Dressing for success involves providing guidance on how to dress appropriately for job interviews and professional settings.

Unemployment Benefits Assistance

Unemployment benefits assistance involves helping individuals understand and apply for unemployment benefits.

Career Fairs

Events that connect employers with career seekers for networking and recruitment. Attendees can submit resumes, have brief interviews on-site, and network with potential employers.

Resume Building

By Crafting and enhancing resumes to effectively highlight skills and experience, this creates a better chance of getting recognized by preferred employers.

Interview Preparation

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Interview Skill Building

Role-playing exercises, mock interviews, and feedback sessions are often used to help individuals practice and improve their interviewing skills.

Personalized Employment Plan

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Job Application Assistance

Helping individuals find job opportunities and complete applications.

Dressing for Success

Dressing for success involves providing guidance on how to dress appropriately for job interviews and professional settings.

Unemployment Benefits Assistance

Unemployment benefits assistance involves helping individuals understand and apply for unemployment benefits.

Our Annual Impact*

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*Fiscal Year 24 Data

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