{"id":8689,"date":"2023-09-25T19:33:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T19:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amissionofmercy.org\/texas\/?page_id=8689"},"modified":"2025-10-17T14:07:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:07:05","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.amissionofmercy.org\/texas\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our mission is to restore dignity, \u201cHealing Through Love\u201d<\/b> by providing free healthcare. We strive to provide quality care to people who are uninsured.\u00a0 Your support helps our medical staff and volunteers continue our daily mission by providing free\u2026<\/p>

  • Medical Care<\/li>
  • Vision Care<\/li>
  • Dental Care<\/li>
  • Mental Health Care<\/li>
  • Medication Assistance<\/li>
  • Education
    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Classes (Dental Health Care, Diabetes Management, Nutrition, & Cooking)
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    To be a leader in our communities in providing comprehensive, compassionate, free healthcare while inspiring others to embrace our mission to restore dignity, \u201cHealing through Love\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    2005 <\/p>\r\n

    Prayers, planning, and meetings begin to establish the Mission of Mercy, Inc. in Corpus Christi, Texas. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2007 <\/p>\r\n

    Held the first mobile Medical Clinic Day on September 17th. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2008 <\/p>\r\n

    Hired first Executive Director, Patty Clark, and purchased the first RV. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2009 <\/p>\r\n

    Launched the Prescription Assistance Program. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2011 <\/p>\r\n

    Purchased a new retrofitted RV provided by the Charity League. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2012 <\/p>\r\n

    Hired second Executive Director, Leo Barrera, and celebrated the 5th Anniversary. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2014 <\/p>\r\n

    Hired third Executive Director, Sherry Bowers, ACFRE, CFRE. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2015 <\/p>\r\n

    Implemented the first \"MASH BASH\" signature fundraising event. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2016 <\/p>\r\n

    Designed, planned, and held the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Medical Center. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    Constructed the Medical Center and celebrated the 10th\u00a0Year Anniversary. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2018 <\/p>\r\n

    Held the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the Medical Center, Medical Clinic, Vision Clinic and Education Classes. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2019 <\/p>\r\n

    Implemented the Mental Health Care Clinic. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2020 <\/p>\r\n

    Implemented Telemedicine and the first \"PULL for Mission of Mercy Clay Shoot\" event. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2021 <\/p>\r\n

    Partnered in Operation Health & Wellness and provided Vision Services. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    Celebrated the 15th<\/sup>\u00a0Year Anniversary. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2023 <\/p>\r\n

    Held the Dental Clinic Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2024 <\/p>\r\n

    Implemented AthenaHealth Electronic Health Record (EHR) System. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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    2025 <\/p>\r\n

    Established a $250,000 Endowment Fund and launched Children's Vision Services. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div> \r\n