Mercy Week 2025

For one week each summer, Waldron Mercy sponsors an integrative social service experience in the Philadelphia area. A select group of rising 8th grade students join together with WMA staff and travel to centers serving local communities, where they put their faith into action through outreach ministry.  

This past month, members of the Class of 2026 traveled to HIAS PA, the Bethesda Project, Cradles to Crayons, ADROP (Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor), St. James the Less Episcopal church, St. Vincent's church (with a visit from EcoPhilly and Clean Water Action), and Grands Stepping Up. Students worked closely with one another, shared ideas and tasks, and interacted with members of our greater community in a positive and uplifting way!

A special thank you to Greg Soltis, our Director of Religious Education & Outreach, for bringing this vision to life, and to our staff volunteers who helped coordinate and lead during each day of outreach!