GET INVOLVED
Ways to Serve With Us
Mercy Nights
Every first and thrid Thursday, October through June, we invite others to join us as we bring hot soup out to those living on the streets. The soup is an excuse for a conversation, as we try to get to know those whom we serve. There is no commitment beyond the individual Mercy Night. Interested? Sign up to be added to the email list by emailing worksofmercy@stmichaelportland.org.
JUNE 4 is our last Mercy Night until we resume in the Fall
Lunch by the Water
Every Thursday and Friday, all year round, we serve a hot lunch to our friends under the west side of the Hawthorne Bridge at 12:30 p.m. Join us for prayer and lunch service and conversation with our friends. If it’s your first time, email Danielle at worksofmercy@stmichaelportland.org to let her know you’re coming.
Shadow for a Day
Do you want to see what a Mercy Missionary lives? You can join them for a day-in-the-life experience, taking part in their prayer life, community life, and mission. To schedule a time, contact Sr. Teresa at sister.teresa@socmaria.org.
Short-term Experience
For young adults who want a fuller experience of Mercy Missionary life, we provide the opportunity throughout the year to come for several days of mission, including living in the Mercy Missionary community. You participate in the rhythm of life of the Mercy Missionaries and in all their activities. If you are interested, please contact Sr. Teresa at sister.teresa@socmaria.org.
Summer Mercy Immersion (High School)
Beginning in the summer of 2026, the Mercy Missionaries will receive up to 12 high school juniors/seniors for a week of Summer Mercy Immersion. Students will live in the Mercy Missionary homes, participate in prayer, formation, mission, and community. Dates and details will be posted here by December. Interested high school students can fill out the short application coming soon.
Summer of Mercy (College/Young Adults)
Beginning in the summer of 2026, Mercy Missionaries will receive up to 20 college students/young adults for a Summer of Mercy experience, which can between 1 and 4 weeks long. Summery of Mercy participants will live in the Mercy Missionary homes, participating in formation, prayer, mission, and community life, with a weekly PNW experience. Dates and details, including cost, will be posted by December. Interested? Write to Sr. Teresa at sister.teresa@socmaria.org for more information.
Current Donation Needs
Please drop off donations in the bins located by the bathrooms in Balestra Hall. The following items are always appreciated by our friends on the street:
Food: Pre-packaged snacks, such as chips, goldfish, cookies.
Clothing: NEW socks (please no used socks), hand warmers and gloves.
Donate: our programs depend on volunteer support, prayer and funding. If you are moved to financially support St. Michael’s Works of Mercy, please do so by selecting the “Works of Mercy Ministry” option.
Gift cards of any amount to Winco, Costco or any gas station for the Mercy Missionaries are also welcomed!