What is a Mercy Network?
Mercy Networks are groupings of local churches in poor regions around the world that help us help the needy. Trusted local partners serve as hubs for distribution of CHF resources. CHF’s biblical, in-depth training helps these networks comprehensively serve the poor around them. Mercy Networks serve the poor in various ways including the distribution of food, clothing, medicine, and toys. Mercy Networks are a vital part of CHF’s mission to show generous, compassionate care to children and families.
Our Solutions | Mercy Networks
Our Mercy Networks are an efficient way to
serve the needy in poor communities, villages, and slums
in the U.S. and abroad.
Midwest
Although Chicago is known for its good food and tall buildings, there is great need—31 percent of Chicago’s children live in poverty. Through Food Pak distribution and other programs, churches in the Midwest Mercy Network are striving to change that number.
Although Chicago is known for its good food and tall buildings, there is great need—31 percent of Chicago’s children live in poverty. Through Food Pak distribution and other programs, churches in the Midwest Mercy Network are striving to change that number.
West
Amidst the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, many children and families have barely enough to put food on the table. The West Mercy Network seeks to give hope and help to these people through in-home food delivery and other aid.
Amidst the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, many children and families have barely enough to put food on the table. The West Mercy Network seeks to give hope and help to these people through in-home food delivery and other aid.
Southwest
Texas is one of the neediest states in America. The desperate plight of many living there is obvious at a glance. But CHF’s Southwest Mercy Network of churches makes a difference by delivering Food Paks to thousands in need.
Texas is one of the neediest states in America. The desperate plight of many living there is obvious at a glance. But CHF’s Southwest Mercy Network of churches makes a difference by delivering Food Paks to thousands in need.
Dominican Republic
More than a third of the people in the Dominican Republic live in poverty. CHF's Mercy Network strives to alleviate some of that suffering. It has also been the launching point for all of CHF's relief efforts in Haiti and serves needy children in barrios and slum communities.
More than a third of the people in the Dominican Republic live in poverty. CHF's Mercy Network strives to alleviate some of that suffering. It has also been the launching point for all of CHF's relief efforts in Haiti and serves needy children in barrios and slum communities.
Ghana
Ghana's Mercy Network serves communities filled with child-led homes, food insecurity, and disease. Through Food Pak distribution, disaster relief, orphan care, farming projects and more, our Mercy Network churches are making a difference.
Ghana's Mercy Network serves communities filled with child-led homes, food insecurity, and disease. Through Food Pak distribution, disaster relief, orphan care, farming projects and more, our Mercy Network churches are making a difference.
Guatemala
Guatemala has one of the highest poverty rates in Latin America. More than 75 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. CHF's Mercy Network in Guatemala serves about 30,000 children every year in a country that struggles with extreme poverty, homelessness, lack of education, unhealthy and dangerous living conditions, and low life-expectancy rates.
Guatemala has one of the highest poverty rates in Latin America. More than 75 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. CHF's Mercy Network in Guatemala serves about 30,000 children every year in a country that struggles with extreme poverty, homelessness, lack of education, unhealthy and dangerous living conditions, and low life-expectancy rates.
Haiti
Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. Most of Haiti's population earns less than two dollars a day. CHF's Mercy Network in Port-au-Prince and Northern Haiti cares for victims of the tragic Haiti earthquake where the loss of life throughout the region was devastating. Many children cared for by these local churches have lost one or both parents.
Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. Most of Haiti's population earns less than two dollars a day. CHF's Mercy Network in Port-au-Prince and Northern Haiti cares for victims of the tragic Haiti earthquake where the loss of life throughout the region was devastating. Many children cared for by these local churches have lost one or both parents.
Mexico
For years CHF's Mercy Network has served the underprivileged in Baja, Mexico primarily through our Food Pak program. CHF’s Mercy Network in Mexico City is also making a difference through in-home food deliveries to children and families in crisis.
For years CHF's Mercy Network has served the underprivileged in Baja, Mexico primarily through our Food Pak program. CHF’s Mercy Network in Mexico City is also making a difference through in-home food deliveries to children and families in crisis.
Nepal
CHF's Nepal Mercy Network helps lowly, rejected children and families in the slums of Kathmandu Valley. They are seeking to address the generations-old issue of young children working long, hard hours in dangerous brickyards for little pay and no education.
CHF's Nepal Mercy Network helps lowly, rejected children and families in the slums of Kathmandu Valley. They are seeking to address the generations-old issue of young children working long, hard hours in dangerous brickyards for little pay and no education.
Perú
Perú is an extremely poor country—about 36 percent of Perú lives in poverty. Many of the children we serve lack basic resources like electricity and running water. CHF's Mercy Network in Peru is making a huge difference, serving about 175,000 children a year.
Perú is an extremely poor country—about 36 percent of Perú lives in poverty. Many of the children we serve lack basic resources like electricity and running water. CHF's Mercy Network in Peru is making a huge difference, serving about 175,000 children a year.
Rwanda
In a country still recovering from a brutal genocide, many suffer from sickness, lack of food, and disease. CHF's Mercy Network serves poor families and cares for many street kids living right in the midst of the need.
In a country still recovering from a brutal genocide, many suffer from sickness, lack of food, and disease. CHF's Mercy Network serves poor families and cares for many street kids living right in the midst of the need.
Thailand
CHF's Mercy Network in Thailand reaches out to the hill-tribe regions plagued by rampant child trafficking. In-home food delivery creates a strong platform from which to stand against the practice. In addition, CHF supports a vibrant and welcoming orphan home.
CHF's Mercy Network in Thailand reaches out to the hill-tribe regions plagued by rampant child trafficking. In-home food delivery creates a strong platform from which to stand against the practice. In addition, CHF supports a vibrant and welcoming orphan home.
Uganda
Malaria and HIV/AIDS plague this needy country. Since 2003, CHF has teamed up with orphan homes and local churches to feed and improve the health of children who are desperate for care. CHF's first funded medical clinic was built outside Kampala.
Malaria and HIV/AIDS plague this needy country. Since 2003, CHF has teamed up with orphan homes and local churches to feed and improve the health of children who are desperate for care. CHF's first funded medical clinic was built outside Kampala.
Zimbabwe
The country is experiencing a shaky rebuilding of their hurting economy. Recent inflation forced the cost of a loaf of bread to Z$10 million. CHF's Zimbabwe Mercy Network has ministered to needy children living in the midst of political instability and unrest.
The country is experiencing a shaky rebuilding of their hurting economy. Recent inflation forced the cost of a loaf of bread to Z$10 million. CHF's Zimbabwe Mercy Network has ministered to needy children living in the midst of political instability and unrest.
Why Partner with Churches?
CHF believes the local church plays an important role in meeting the needs of the poor and that it is the biblical model for the church to serve their community. We think they can do it most effectively because they exist right in the midst of the need. We partner with local churches by supplying resources to help them better serve the needy in their communities.
