EMPOWERED BY THE BELIEF THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE BASIC RIGHTS TO DIGNITY AND COMPASSION, OUR MISSION AT MERCY HOUSING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IS TO RECOGNIZE THE NEED FOR SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-WEALTH FAMILIES OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. TO THIS END, THE ADMINISTRATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF PARTNER WITH CLIENTS, THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED SERVICES, DEVELOP INDEPENDENT DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY. OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS EMPOWER SOUTH MISSISSIPPI FAMILIES TO MANAGE THEIR MONEY WISELY, IMPROVE/REPAIR THEIR CREDIT, BUILD WEALTH AND MAINTAIN INDIVIDUAL ASSETS FOR MORE CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES.