Compassion & Dignity
Every person is seen, known, and treated with respect.
Serving Mercer County, Kentucky
Creating Opportunities That Revitalize Lives and Community.
Alongside local partners, we empower neighbors in Mercer County through education, health, financial wellness, and faith-rooted care.
Need a ride?(859) 361-2785
Hope becomes actionMeals · Rides · Recovery · Next steps
Weekday mealsMon–Fri, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Compassionate RidesConnecting neighbors to essential care
Whole-person supportPractical help with faith-rooted care
Who we are
Strong communities begin with neighbors who show up.
Mercer Transformation connects residents, families, and partners to resources that restore dignity and hope—uniting our community around education, health, financial wellness, and faith-rooted care.
- Christ-centered nonprofit
- Serving Mercer County (Harrodsburg, KY)
- Helping neighbors affected by addiction, homelessness, incarceration, hardship, and food insecurity
Excellence & Safety
We steward people and resources with integrity and best practices.
Community & Follow-Through
We build real relationships and take measurable next steps together.
What we do
Programs that meet people where they are.
From a meal today to a plan for tomorrow, each program creates a practical path toward stability, dignity, and hope.
Lunch Bunch
Weekday community meals served with dignity and hospitality for neighbors facing food insecurity.
Schedule: Mon–Fri 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Volunteer SOP ↗
Compassionate Rides
Transportation support focused on residents impacted by opioids, providing reliable access to essential services.
Who it serves: For Mercer County residents impacted by opioids.Volunteer SOP ↗
Living Free
A faith-based curriculum supporting recovery and life change through community, accountability, and spiritual growth.
Volunteer SOP ↗04
Transitional Planning
A guided intake and planning process that identifies barriers, creates practical goals, and connects people with trusted community partners.
Who it serves: Support may include housing, employment, benefits, identification, health care, transportation, and re-entry needs.Volunteer SOP ↗05
Commodities
Community food distribution supported by volunteers and local partners, helping Mercer County households access essential groceries.
Who it serves: Contact the office for current distribution details and eligibility information.Get help
You do not have to figure it out alone.
Start with a call, an email, or a visit. We will listen and help identify the next practical step.
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Reach Out
Call, email, visit the office, or begin the online assessment.
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Complete an Assessment
We listen, identify immediate needs, and understand the barriers standing in your way.
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Build a Transition Plan
Together we set clear goals and practical next steps based on your situation.
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Connect With Resources
We help connect you with the right community partners instead of sending you to search alone.
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Follow Up
We check progress, adjust the plan when needed, and keep moving toward stability.
Stay connected
Upcoming events
Community gatherings, volunteer orientations, and opportunities to serve together.
More events are coming soon.
Check back here or contact the office for current opportunities.
Serve with us
Bring your time, compassion, and willingness to help.
Serve meals, drive neighbors to essential appointments, mentor in recovery, or help with logistics.
Community in action
Transformation happens together.
Our foundation
Mission & Executive Summary
Mercer Transformation exists to create opportunities for the residents of Mercer County in an effort to revitalize individuals and families through the integration of resources regarding economic empowerment, health and wellness activities, educational enrichments, and recreational activities in partnership with community human services, faith based organizations and civic groups.
Read the full Executive Summary +
Mercer Transformation desires to revitalize its community by focusing on the four specific areas: (1) education, (2) financial sense, (3) health sense and (4) spiritual care. The goal is to create opportunities and revitalize individuals and families while engendering long-lasting transformative practices that prevent problems from emerging. Mercer Transformation believes everyone deserves the opportunity to have a good life. This includes quality education that leads to a stable job, enough financial sense and income to support a family, good health to stay the course and strong spiritual care that engenders strong inner center with a sense of morality, motivation and purpose in life. With its partners, Mercer Transformation will champion programs that fall into the purview these rubrics: Education - Helping children and youth achieve their potential. Financial Sense - Promoting financial stability and independence. Health Sense - Improving people's physical and mental wellbeing. Spiritual Care - Improving people's spiritual wellbeing and sound moral judgment. Transportation - Provide public fixed route transit line to connect citizens to services Food - Provide Community Meals
Give with purpose
Help turn care into practical support.
Your generosity fuels meals, rides, recovery, and transition planning.
- Gas cards for drivers
- Hygiene kits and clothing
- Food staples for Lunch Bunch