About House of Mercy. Founded in 1985, House of Mercy is an emergency homeless shelter for adults, open 24/7, 365 days a year. Known as a low-barrier shelter for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, House of Mercy strives to offer hope, healing, compassion, and safety in a supportive community. In addition to overnight shelter, services include meals, laundry, transportation, social work, crisis intervention, information and referral an...