In 1928, Pastor Max Schleicher and a small group
                                      of friends committed themselves to providing care
for people with developmental disabilities. At that time,
facilities where people with special needs could progress
through care were almost non-existent. With the help
of family and a few dedicated friends, this small band of
volunteers pooled their resources to build the first
cottage at Luther Home of Mercy.

 

Built in 1928, Cottage #1 originally housed three residents
and two live in staff members from the Deaconess
community.  The first residents came to live in Cottage #1
in 1929.  Despite limited resources, three more cottages
were built in the 1930's.  Additional cottages were built in
1953  and 1970 and the Habilitation Center and a 32 bed
addition were completed in 1984.


During 1991 an Outreach Ministry was established, making the first
off-campus home for semi-independent living possible.  In 1997 a 
second home was opened.  Both homes have two individuals living there.

 

Since 1992,  3 more cottages have been added, and
in 1997 we saw the exciting addition of a state of the
art  gymnasium and swimming pool. These new
cottages are all single bed-rooms, giving the residents
more privacy and modern homes.

 

 

Through the years, Luther Home of Mercy has been blessed with people
sharing commitment to the dream of helping others. Friends have joined
together, donating their time, talents and resources to make life just a 
little bit better for those in need. Working as one, these generous friends
have turned a cornfield into a beautiful community to enhance the lives 
of people with mental and/or developmental disabilities.  

Nestled on a spacious country campus in Williston Ohio, Luther Home
of Mercy is a not-for-profit residential care facility serving adults with
mental retardation and/or  developmental disabilities. One hundred
and twenty nine people live at Luther Home, hailing from many different
States, all walks of life, religions and races. Ours is a  community of faith,
and in that faith lies a belief and  commitment to our residents.

We affirm the worth and value of each individual,  helping residents
foster personal independence, developmental potential, expanding
emotional  and intellectual thresholds, while at the same  time enhancing
physical well being.

This is a caring community...a community in which  all can grow. Here
residents, staff and volunteers  work together to accentuate the 
positives and accept individual differences. We understand that there 
will be challenges, yet we seek to provide inspiration and hope for the future.

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