House of Mercy is a Catholic nonprofit striving to provide basic necessities for those in need as a way of living out our faith and showing people God's mercy and love. LEARN MORE

No. We need lots of help but we do have some restrictions on volunteers. We accept volunteers 16yrs and older. You must fill out an application and agree to a background check. LEARN MORE

Volunteers who are 13-18 years old can help with our Saturday service days and at special events throughout the year. LEARN MORE 

Younger volunteers can serve with their families during our special events such as our Campaign to End Hunger or Christmas with Mercy for specific shifts. LEARN MORE

Unfortunately we cannot provide emergency rent/utility assistance. We offer other services such as food and clothing which can be found here. Please contact Prince William County's Coordinated Entry Services for more information and resources on emergency assistance. 

The House of Mercy will follow the Prince William County Government or Federal Government decisions in the case of inclement weather, NOT the public school system. If either the Prince William County government or Federal government are closed due to weather, activities of the House of Mercy will be cancelled, and volunteers will not need to report for work.

However, in the event that Prince William County or Federal Government have a delayed opening, the House of Mercy will still open at its regular time and volunteers are asked to report for their regular shifts.

Volunteers and clients are asked to ultimately use their own good judgment in conditions of inclement weather and are asked to always err on the side of safety.