The House of Mercy Erie has always taken a leadership role in the neighborhood organization.  When the House of Mercy began, Sr. Rita Brocke, RSM worked with the Burton/Diehl Neighborhood Organization and the City of Erie to develop McClelland Park. In 2017 the House of Mercy partnered with Gary Horton and the UECDC to develop the Eastside Grassroots Coalition.  The House of Mercy took the lead in coordinating and funding 3 neighborhood murals to add 3 bus shelters on Buffalo Rd and Broad St based on community need. You can learn more about the EGC through our partner at www.uecdc.org.​