IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MERCY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC. TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES THROUGH THE APPLICATION, COMPLETION AND MANAGEMENT OF GRANTS THROUGH THE FEDERAL HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROGRAM. THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN NEED OF SUCH ASSISTANCE CONTINUES TO GROW, BUT THE AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE HOUSING OPTIONS IS NOT KEEPING PACE. THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF MERCY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC., MORE PERSONS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FULLY ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR EACH PERSON'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING.