My ex-husband married my sister, they stole my job and erased my life; at 29, wandering Chicago, I walked into Street Mercy Shelter just asking for a warm bed. I handed over my driver’s license—the intake worker went pale, stared at me like she’d seen a ghost: “Emily Ward?” I nodded—she locked the door, pulled the blinds, and yanked out a red-taped file: “We’ve been searching for you for 25 years…” “We’ve been searching for you for 25 years…” Those words dropped into the pale-yellow lobby of Str

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58 reactions · 5 comments | At Mercy’s recent Accommodation for Success event, we turned the tables with a reverse job fair that celebrated these unique strengths. The day also featured practical sessions on inclusive hiring and training, along with powerful first-hand stories from a lived-experience panel. We brought together workforce boards, disability support agencies and inclusive employers for a day of learning, connection and inspiration! | Mercy | Facebook