Author: Mike Poltonavage
Women’s Mission Site Renewal: Oh What A Future!
A wonderful celebration is scheduled for August 18, 2022 at 1933 Forster Street, Harrisburg, Pa 17103. Tours begin: 6:30pm Program: 7:00pm-7:45pm Tours resume at program ending: 7:45-8:00pm Seven years ago,…
Lori’s Story
By Catelynne Lewis Please be aware that the following piece discusses the sensitive topics of: sexual abuse of a minor, rape, sex workers, and substance abuse. As of May 2022,…
Pillars, Projects, & Prosperous Journeys
If you have ever had a chance to visit our flagship facility at 611 Reily Street, then you know that the entrance to the building is impressively majestic, and the…
Mountains & Valleys
Our lives are filled with both mountain top experiences and depths of the valleys – joys and disappointments. It is where life is fully tested, and we ask ourselves what…
Old Things Have Passed Away
Women’s Mission Shelter/Site Renewal Nearing Completion Urgent Need – $300,000 A long-time dream for our Women’s Mission is finally coming into fruition with the completion of the site renewal! The…
Anthony’s Story
by Catelynne Lewis Nichole Echols, a mom of five who resides in South Allison, raves about the support she has received from “The Shamrock” over the years. Her son, Anthony…
Life and Legacy
A Note From Our Executive Director You may have heard our “House of Mercy” describe what has been taking place up on The Hill, at 15th and Herr, as a…
Fireproof a life
Read the full version here In 2015, the Kurzenknabe printing company directly adjacent to the old Fire Station was purchased, and in August 2019 a wonderful celebration was held with…
House of Mercy – Front Facade Facelift
You may have heard the story: trying to relocate our landmark Men’s Shelter twice in the early 2000’s, denied by the City, settling for having to renovate a 30,000 sf…
Staff Spotlight: Carol Steele
Staff Spotlight: Carol Steele, Bethesda Mission Medical Clinic Manager 1. How long have you worked at Bethesda Mission and in what role(s)? I have worked at Bethesda Mission since September…