Provided by House of Mercy
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits is the site of a fund raising event for House of Mercy. Jim Larkin, General Manager of the distillery, states he is happy to help the agency that serves hundreds of people in local neighborhoods. The event is on Saturday April 23, from 6:00 -8:00 p. m. at the distillery.
“We’re on-board to help provide food for the hungry. This will be a fun event for a great cause, and we’re pleased to be hosting it,” said Larkin.
Advance registration is required. Email help@houseofmercyva.org, or call House of Mercy at 703-659-1636, or use the “Contact” form at the House of Mercy website (houseofmercyva.org).
In addition to food, enrolled low-income House of Mercy clients receive a monthly clothing stipend for a minimum of three months from the House of Mercy aid program. This allows those in need to choose their clothing, promoting dignity and grace for those that House of Mercy serves.
The House of Mercy is a Catholic-based humanitarian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Manassas, Virginia. Founded in 2005, the organization is dedicated to serving the poor, marginalized, and forgotten. The House of Mercy provides aid to the poor regardless of background, race, religious affiliation, physical ability, gender or ethnicity. It offers a variety of free programs to the community, including:
- Food Pantry
- Free and discounted clothing
- Thrift Store
- New Shoe program for kids
- Meal Packing (service project)
- English as a Second Language (ESL), GED Math, and Beginning Math
- Citizenship Exam preparation
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Spiritual Formation Classes
- Christmas Assistance
House of Mercy Thrift Store is a public thrift store located at 8170 Flannery Ct, Manassas VA 20109. The sale of very gently used clothing, accessories, and home goods help to provide programs that serve the poor in the greater Manassas, Gainesville, and Nokesville areas. Everything in the store is supplied by generous donors, and are clean, fashionable, and trendy.
For more information about the House of Mercy, or to register as a client, or to donate financially, email help@houseofmercyva.org or call 703-659-1636.
