Let Your Almsgiving Turn Into Works of Mercy
Help Raise $100K This Lent!
YDI4M works of mercy prove support doesn't need to be loud to be powerful. Your time, voice, dollars all count. Every contribution helps men and women rebuild, seniors feel seen, and the vulnerable find safe connections. Choose YDI4M for your almsgiving. This Lent, hear firsthand from guest writers how YDI4M impacts lives. Read more.
Mercy Moments' Goal
Lent - Week 2
He transfigured before them
About Jesus at the Transfiguration, Matthew 17:1-9
In his own words, once he 'walked through those gates, life took a turn for the better...' As the Connections Center visitor shared his story, he repeatedly and sincerely thanked YDI4M. It was a moment I will not forget anytime soon." Read more
Lent - Week 3
"Give me a drink"
—Jesus to the Samaritan woman at the well, John 4:7
In Sunday's Gospel, we read the familiar story of the Samaritan woman at the well. As Jesus asked her for a drink, we immediately recall a short phrase from the Patron Saint of You Did It For Me, Inc., Mother Theresa of Calcutta – “I thirst.” Read more
Lent - Week 4
Help neighbors get healthcare, education, work!
Live as children of light ... light produces every kind of goodness, righteousness, truth. Ephesians 5:8-9
Week 5 - Lent
"I was crumbling ..."
In companioning our neighbors, we get to see the glory of God watching beautiful stories unfold. Yesterday, we had lunch with one of our neighbors to continue our friendship and learn how we had helped him on his journey so far. Read more
Lent - Week 6
"It is the Gospel of Holy Week in one symbolic carving."
“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40
This hand-carved cross hangs in the hallway where everyone can see it as we go in and out of the house. It was my parents’ cross. It has sentimental meaning for me, but more importantly, on this Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week ... Read more