what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $30.88MEMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/SHELTER - MERCY HOUSE PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER TO 3,026 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS EMERGENCY SHELTER FACILITIES ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, KERN COUNTY, AND VENTURA COUNTY. SERVICES PROVIDED TO SHELTER PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE TEMPORARY HOUSING, FOOD, LAUNDRY AND HYGIENE FACILITIES, HOUSING NAVIGATION AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. ITS ACCESS CENTER IN ONTARIO PROVIDED SERVICES TO AN ADDITIONAL 955 INDIVIDUALS. ITS SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY STREET OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SERVED 357 INDIVIDUALS.
what they call their work
what they do
- Affordable Housing with Supportive ServicesOperates affordable housing residences with wrap-around support for vulnerable populations, including San Miguel Residence (25 individuals) and Louis Martin Residence for disabled individuals, providing long-term stability and access to social services.
- Affordable Housing with Supportive ServicesOperates affordable housing facilities such as San Miguel Residence, which provides homes for up to 25 individuals and families along with supportive services to promote stability and independence.
- Client Impact and Service ScaleServes over 7,000 people annually across seven counties in California and Arizona and has supported more than 100,000 individuals experiencing homelessness since its founding.
- Client Services Across Multiple CountiesProvides services to over 7,000 people annually experiencing homelessness across seven counties in California and Arizona, with a cumulative impact of over 100,000 individuals served since inception.
- Client Services in California and Arizona Family Support and Resource ConnectionServes over 7,000 people annually across seven counties in California and Arizona, with a cumulative impact of over 100,000 individuals served since inception.
- Emergency Shelter Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates year-round and transitional emergency shelters providing beds, meals, showers, and housing navigation for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Facilities include Bridges at Kraemer Place (200-bed capacity), Oxnard Navigation Center (110 beds), and Brundage Lane Navigation Center (150 beds), with on-site supportive services such as medical care and life skills training.
- Emergency Shelter Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates year-round emergency shelters providing temporary housing, meals, showers, and life skills support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Facilities include the 200-bed Bridges at Kraemer Place in Orange County and the 110-bed Oxnard Navigation Center, with additional shelters like the Brundage Lane Navigation Center offering 150 beds and wrap-around services in Bakersfield.
- Emergency Shelter Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates year-round emergency shelters providing temporary housing, meals, showers, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Facilities include the 200-bed Bridges at Kraemer Place in Orange County, the 110-bed Oxnard Navigation Center, and the 150-bed Brundage Lane Navigation Center in Bakersfield.
- Emergency Shelter Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides emergency shelter services, including housing navigation, meals, showers, and life skills support, for families and individuals. This includes operating facilities like the Oxnard Navigation Center (110 beds), Brundage Lane Navigation Center (150 beds), and Bridges at Kraemer Place (up to 200 individuals).
- Emergency Shelter Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates year-round and transitional emergency shelters with housing navigation, meals, showers, and life skills support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Facilities include the 110-bed Oxnard Navigation Center, 150-bed Brundage Lane Navigation Center in Bakersfield, and Bridges at Kraemer Place, Orange County’s first year-round emergency shelter with capacity for up to 200 individuals.
- Emergency Shelter Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates year-round emergency shelters providing temporary housing, meals, showers, and life skills support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Includes facilities such as the Oxnard Navigation Center (110 beds), Brundage Lane Navigation Center (150 beds), and Bridges at Kraemer Place (up to 200 individuals) with on-site services including medical clinics and housing navigation.
- Homelessness Prevention Program Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides short-term rental assistance, financial counseling, and case management to at-risk households to prevent entry into homelessness, including securing security deposits through programs like CalAim and distributing emergency housing vouchers.
- Homelessness Prevention Program Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides short-term rental assistance, financial counseling, and case management to prevent at-risk low-income households from becoming homeless. Includes securing security deposits through programs like CalAim and distributing emergency housing vouchers, with operations historically in California and Arizona (El Rancho and Franmar Manor).
- Homelessness Prevention Program Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides short-term rental assistance, financial counseling, and case management to low-income families and individuals at risk of homelessness to help them maintain stable housing. The program has operated since 1999 and expanded to Arizona in 2015, focusing on prevention after ending Rapid Rehousing in 2017.
- Homelessness Prevention Services Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides short-term rental assistance, financial counseling, and case management to prevent at-risk individuals and families from becoming homeless. Includes the Homelessness Prevention Program launched in 1999 and expanded operations in Arizona with El Rancho and Franmar Manor, later focusing exclusively on prevention after 2017.
- Homelessness Prevention Services Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides short-term rental assistance, financial counseling, and case management to prevent at-risk households from becoming homeless, including support with security deposits via programs like CalAim and emergency housing vouchers, with operations historically in California and Arizona.
- Homelessness Prevention and Rental Assistance Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides short-term rental assistance, financial assistance, and support services to prevent homelessness among low-income families and individuals, including programs in California and Arizona.
- Housing Navigation and Case Management Housing Navigation & Financial Stability ServicesProvides personalized housing navigation, financial counseling, and case management to help clients access affordable housing, obtain Section 8 vouchers, create financial plans, reduce debt, and build budgeting skills.
- Housing Navigation and Case Management Housing Navigation & Financial Stability ServicesConnects clients to appropriate housing programs and provides individualized support including housing navigation, securing housing vouchers (e.g., Section 8, emergency vouchers), and assistance with security deposits through programs like CalAim.
- Housing Navigation and Case Management Housing Navigation & Financial Stability ServicesConnects clients to appropriate housing programs and support services through dedicated navigation and case management. Includes assistance with securing Section 8 and emergency housing vouchers, financial planning, debt reduction, and coordination of support services to promote housing stability.
- Housing Navigation and Support Services Housing Navigation & Financial Stability ServicesOffers housing navigation services, including assisting clients in obtaining Section 8 vouchers, securing emergency housing vouchers, and providing financial counseling and case management to help clients with financial planning, debt reduction, and budgeting skills.
- On-Site Health and Job Training Programs Onsite Resident Support ServicesOperates on-site medical clinics and culinary arts job training programs within shelter facilities to improve health outcomes and employment readiness for residents.
- On-Site Supportive Services in Shelters Onsite Resident Support ServicesDelivers wrap-around services within emergency and transitional housing facilities, including on-site medical clinics, commercial kitchen operations serving three daily meals, culinary arts job training, and life skills development.
- Permanent and Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides long-term housing solutions for formerly homeless individuals, veterans, seniors, and families through permanent supportive housing complexes such as The Orchard (71 units), The Cove (12 units), Casa Querencia (57 units), and Homefront at Camp Anza (30 veteran homes), often including supportive services for stability and reintegration.
- Permanent and Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides long-term housing solutions for chronically homeless individuals, veterans, low-income seniors, and people with disabilities through permanent supportive housing complexes such as The Orchard (71 units), The Cove (12 units), Casa Querencia (57 units), and Homefront at Camp Anza (30 units), often in partnership with development organizations.
- Permanent and Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides long-term housing solutions for formerly homeless individuals, veterans, seniors, and families through permanent supportive housing programs such as The Orchard, The Cove, Casa Querencia, and Homefront at Camp Anza. Facilities include specialized housing for individuals living with HIV/AIDS (Emmanuel House) and disabled individuals (Louis Martin Residence), with supportive services to ensure housing stability.
- Permanent and Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides long-term housing solutions for formerly homeless individuals, veterans, seniors, and families through permanent and permanent supportive housing programs. Includes facilities such as The Orchard (71 units), The Cove (12 units for veterans and seniors), Casa Querencia (57 units), and Homefront at Camp Anza (30 veteran homes), with supportive services to promote stability.
- Permanent and Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides permanent and permanent supportive housing to qualified households, including families, veterans, individuals, and those living with HIV/AIDS or chronic homelessness. This includes facilities like Emmanuel House/Residence (21 bedrooms for adults with HIV/AIDS), San Miguel Residence (affordable housing for up to 25 individuals), The Orchard (permanent supportive housing for 71 chronically homeless individuals), The Cove (permanent supportive housing for 12 formerly homeless veterans and low-income seniors), Louis Martin Residence, Katharine Drexel Residence I, Homefront at Camp Anza (30 affordable homes for veterans), and Casa Querencia (57 units).
- Permanent and Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides long-term housing solutions for chronically homeless individuals, veterans, low-income seniors, and people with disabilities through permanent supportive housing complexes such as The Orchard (71 units), The Cove (12 units), Casa Querencia (57 units), and Homefront at Camp Anza (30 veteran homes). These programs include supportive services to promote stability and independence.
- Regional Operations Across California and ArizonaProvides services to over 7,000 people annually across seven counties in California and Arizona, with expanded operations in Arizona since 2015 focused on homelessness prevention through programs like El Rancho and Franmar Manor.
- Specialized Housing for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates targeted housing programs for people living with HIV/AIDS (Emmanuel House, 21 bedrooms) and affordable housing with supportive services for low-income individuals and families (San Miguel Residence, up to 25 individuals).
- Supportive Services and Case Management Housing Navigation & Financial Stability ServicesDelivers comprehensive support including housing navigation, financial counseling, budgeting skills, debt reduction, and access to benefits such as Section 8 vouchers to help clients achieve housing stability and economic self-sufficiency.
- Supportive Services in Housing Programs Onsite Resident Support ServicesDelivers comprehensive support including housing navigation, case management, financial counseling, culinary arts job training, and on-site medical care to residents across emergency, transitional, and permanent housing programs.
- Supportive Services in Housing Programs Onsite Resident Support ServicesDelivers wrap-around supportive services within housing facilities, including on-site medical care, culinary arts job training, and life skills development. Services are integrated into emergency and permanent housing sites such as Bridges at Kraemer Place and transitional programs to promote self-sufficiency.
- Supportive Services in Shelter Facilities Onsite Resident Support ServicesDelivers on-site supportive services within shelter and housing programs, including culinary arts job training, medical care through on-site clinics, life skills development, and employment or education support for residents.
- Transitional Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers time-limited housing with supportive services to help individuals and families transition to self-sufficiency, including Regina House (up to seven families), a transitional residence for 10 homeless adult men in Santa Ana, and Emmanuel House for adults living with HIV/AIDS.
- Transitional Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers time-limited housing with supportive services to help individuals and families transition to permanent housing. Includes Regina House/Residence for homeless families with children, transitional residences for employable adult men in Santa Ana, and structured programs that support engagement in employment, education, or job training.
- Transitional Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers time-limited housing with supportive services to help individuals and families transition to self-sufficiency. Includes Regina House/Residence for up to seven homeless families with children, where mothers engage in employment, education, or job training, and transitional residences for homeless adult men in Santa Ana.
- Transitional Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers time-limited housing with supportive services to help individuals and families transition to self-sufficiency, including Regina House for homeless families with children, Emmanuel House for adults living with HIV/AIDS, and San Miguel Residence for low-income individuals and families, with support in employment, education, and job training.
- Transitional Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates transitional housing programs for specific populations, such as Regina House/Regina Residence for homeless families with children (supporting mothers in employment/education) and a transitional residence for employable homeless adult men in Santa Ana.
- Transitional Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers time-limited housing with supportive services to help individuals and families transition to self-sufficiency. Includes Regina House/Residence for homeless families with children, a transitional residence for employable adult men in Santa Ana, and Emmanuel House for adults living with HIV/AIDS.
how they think
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- Comprehensive Supportive Housing for Long-Term Stability permanent supportive housing unique to this orgThe organization provides dignified housing combined with comprehensive supportive services to address and end homelessness. This approach extends beyond emergency shelter to promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency, with a focus on housing retention.
- Continuum of Care Model continuum_of_care unique to this orgImplements a continuum of care approach that offers a tiered range of services aligned with different stages of homelessness and housing instability, ensuring appropriate interventions at each phase.
- Continuum of Care and Referral Network continuum_of_care unique to this orgThe organization adopts a continuum of care model to provide a range of services addressing different stages of homelessness and housing instability. This includes using a network of access points and the 211 referral system to connect individuals with appropriate services and programs.
- Continuum of Care and Referral Network continuum_of_care unique to this orgThe organization adopts a continuum of care model to provide a range of services addressing different stages of homelessness and housing instability, utilizing a network of access points and the 211 referral system to connect individuals with appropriate services and programs.
- Continuum of Care and Referral Network Integration continuum_of_care unique to this orgImplements a continuum of care model that offers a tiered range of services aligned with different stages of homelessness, while leveraging a network of access points and the 211 referral system to connect individuals efficiently with appropriate programs.
- Continuum of Care with Referral Integration continuum_of_care unique to this orgImplements a continuum of care model that offers a tiered range of services across the spectrum of homelessness, integrated with external systems like 211 to ensure accessible, coordinated entry and service delivery.
- Homelessness Prevention through Financial Assistance homelessness_prevention unique to this orgThe organization implements a homelessness prevention model that provides financial assistance to at-risk households to prevent housing instability and avert homelessness.
- Homelessness Prevention through Financial Assistance homeless prevention unique to this orgPrevents homelessness among at-risk households by providing financial assistance to address immediate housing crises, such as eviction or utility threats, before individuals lose housing.
- Homelessness Prevention through Financial Assistance homeless prevention unique to this orgPrevents entry into homelessness by providing financial assistance to at-risk households, addressing immediate housing instability before it escalates.
- Homelessness Prevention through Financial Assistance homeless prevention unique to this orgPrevents housing instability by providing financial assistance to at-risk households before they become homeless, intervening early to maintain existing housing.
- Homelessness Prevention through Financial Assistance homelessness_prevention unique to this orgThe organization employs a homelessness prevention model that provides financial assistance to at-risk households to prevent housing instability and avert homelessness.
- Housing First Plus with Supportive Services housing_first_plus unique to this orgProvides permanent housing as the foundation for recovery and stability, combined with comprehensive supportive services that go beyond emergency shelter to address the root causes of homelessness and promote long-term self-sufficiency.
- Housing First with Comprehensive Support housing_first_plus unique to this orgProvides immediate access to permanent housing without preconditions, combined with comprehensive supportive services to promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency, recognizing that housing is a foundation for addressing other challenges.
- Housing Navigation and Retention housing navigation unique to this orgThe organization employs housing navigation to assess individual needs and guide clients toward permanent housing, with a strong focus on housing retention and long-term stability once housing is secured.
- Housing Navigation and Retention Focus housing navigation unique to this orgUses housing navigation to assess client needs and actively guide them toward permanent housing, with program designs emphasizing long-term housing retention and sustained stability.
- Housing Navigation and Retention Focus housing navigation unique to this orgUses housing navigation to assess client needs and actively guide them toward permanent housing, with program designs emphasizing housing retention and long-term stability to reduce returns to homelessness.
- Permanent Supportive Housing permanent supportive housing unique to this orgThe organization provides dignified housing opportunities combined with comprehensive supportive services to address and end homelessness, ensuring long-term stability for individuals.
- Person-Centered Approach to Housing Stability person-centered approach unique to this orgThe organization utilizes an individualized, person-centered approach to address homelessness, recognizing the unique path each person takes toward housing stability. This involves tailoring programs and services to individual needs and providing housing navigation to guide clients toward permanent housing.
- Person-Centered Approach to Housing Stability person-centered approach unique to this orgThe organization utilizes an individualized, person-centered approach to address homelessness, recognizing the unique path each person takes towards housing stability. This involves tailoring programs and services to individual needs and providing comprehensive supportive services beyond emergency shelter to promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
- Person-Centered, Individualized Approach person-centered approach unique to this orgEmploys a person-centered model that recognizes the uniqueness of each individual’s path to housing stability, tailoring programs and services to meet specific needs through individualized assessment and support planning.
- Person-Centered, Individualized Approach person-centered approach unique to this orgEmploys a person-centered model that tailors services to the unique needs and pathways of each individual, ensuring that interventions are responsive and effective in achieving housing stability.
- Referral Network Integration referral_network unique to this orgLeverages a network of access points and the 211 referral system to efficiently connect individuals experiencing homelessness with the most appropriate services and programs based on their needs.
the money
who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY HAYNES | CEO & PRESIDENT | 40 | $133K |
| PATTI LONG | COO | 40 | $104K |
| MARY ELLEN GROSS | CFO | 40 | $98K |
| JAMES BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 40 | $75K |
| LINDA WILSON | CHO | 40 | $73K |
| JACOB MIZE | SEC. & DEV. DIRECTOR | 40 | $67K |
- CHRISTIE PETTUS — DIRECTOR
- DARYL A COLE — DIRECTOR
- FATHER JEROME KARCHER — CHAIRMAN
- GARY BELZ — DIRECTOR
- JEREMY ELKINS — DIRECTOR
- JIM RIGHEIMER — DIRECTOR
- JOHNNY BRYANT — DIRECTOR
- JORDAN BENNETT — DIRECTOR
- LINDA NGUYEN — DIRECTOR
- LISA RUMBAUGH — DIRECTOR
- MARIANNE KOSHAR — DIRECTOR
- MIA BERGMAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SOLO — DIRECTOR
- MLADEN BUNTICH — DIRECTOR
- PHILLIP KAPLAN — DIRECTOR
- RAYMOND BUKATY — VICE CHAIRMAN
- RICHARD LOPEZ — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD MASTERSON — DIRECTOR
- TIM CLYDE — DIRECTOR
who they work with
- 211 Partner — Collaborates with 211 to connect clients to local resources and services.
- AIDS Walk Orange County Partner — Linda Wilson participated on the committee
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner — Jacob Mize is a Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Cal State Fullerton Partner — Larry Haynes served on Cal State Fullerton’s Community Advisory Board on Homeless Issues
- CalAim Partner — Collaborates with CalAim to secure funding for clients' housing security deposits.
- City of Buena Park Government — Jacob Mize is a Commissioner for the Human Relations Committee
- Clifton Larsen Allen Network — The firm where Gary R. Belz’s former accounting firm merged
- Community Action of Ventura County Partner — Ninna Castellano worked there as a Homeless Services Manager for 8 years prior to joining Mercy House
- Community Development Partners Partner — Partnered with Mercy House on permanent housing developments including The Orchard and Casa Querencia.
- Community Development Partners Partner — Purchased and redeveloped the former motel property into The Orchard, a permanent supportive housing complex operated by Mercy House.
- Emergency Food and Shelter Program Government — Larry Haynes was the Chairman of the local Emergency Food and Shelter Program
- Future in Humanity Partner — Jacob Mize previously managed a mentorship program at this nonprofit
- HomeAid Orange County Partner — Partnered with Mercy House to construct and remodel multiple housing facilities including Joseph Residence, Regina Residence, Emmanuel Residence, and San Miguel Residence.
- HomeAid Orange County Partner — Partnered with Mercy House to construct or remodel multiple housing facilities including Joseph House, Regina House, Emmanuel House, and San Miguel Residence.
- Homeless Provider Forum Partner — Larry Haynes founded the Homeless Provider Forum
- Interfaith Shelter Network Partner — Larry Haynes founded the Interfaith Shelter Network
- Irvine Junior Games Partner — Gary R. Belz served on the Board of Directors
- Kennedy Commission Partner — Linda Wilson served as a board member
- Kern County Partner — Partner county where Mercy House operates housing communities
- Los Angeles County Partner — Partner county where Mercy House operates housing communities
- Maricopa County Partner — Partner county where Mercy House operates housing communities
- Orange County Partner — Partner county where Mercy House operates housing communities
- Orange County Commission to End Homelessness Partner — Larry Haynes served on the Board of Directors and chaired its Prevention and Outreach committees
- Orange County Nonprofit Professional Network Partner — Jacob Mize sits on the board
- Orange County’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness Partner — Larry Haynes was one of the co-authors of the plan
- Orange County’s HIV Housing Committee Partner — Linda Wilson participated on the committee
- Orange County’s Outreach Court Partner — Linda Wilson co-founded Orange County’s Outreach Court
- Riverside County Partner — Partner county where Mercy House operates housing communities
- Santa Barbara County Partner — Partner county where Mercy House operates housing communities
- Servite High School Partner — Gary R. Belz served on the Board of Directors