You can refer a young person to any of these programs. We meet them where they are — and walk with them through the year.
Four program areas
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Furniture manufacturing
Paid, hands-on skill-building through made-to-order furniture for real customers, businesses, and restaurants.
Who it's for
For youth and young adults ready to gain meaningful work experience.
The community hub
A working storefront where participants help create, present, and sell curated furniture and home goods.
Who it's for
For young people building customer service, production, and business skills.
Skills, support, and belonging
Maker experiences, basic-needs support, community, and one-to-one mentoring that help young moms move forward.
Who it's for
For pregnant and parenting teens in the Lamar CISD community.
Teen business incubator
Practical business-building that develops initiative, problem-solving, and a clearer path toward independence.
Who it's for
For teens ready to explore entrepreneurship and turn an idea into action.
Locations
Open today
Where teens build, train, and sell their work to the community.
Coming 2027
A dedicated production space for furniture and candles — and more youth on payroll.
Where we're headed
"Goods" is intentionally broad. Mercy Goods is the parent brand for ventures that each create paid work and training — with the long-term goal of funding the mission through revenue, not just donations.
Mercy GoodsOpen now
Custom furniture & home goods — our flagship, open today.
Mercy Auto
Automotive skills and service — a future venture.
Mercy Home
Furniture & furnishings for the whole home — a future venture.
Mercy Threads
Clothing and textiles — a future venture.
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