Through generous donations from First 5 California, Merced, and Jason West (in memory of his father) the Mission was able to purchase and install a new playground on our campus. Home Depot stores in Merced and Los Banos have donated pergolas to provide shade for parents watching their children. They have also donated rubber chips as a base for the playground area to provide a cushion for children who might fall. This colorful addition to the campus will provide a bright spot for children to run off their energy in a safe location.

The Mission is so grateful to community members and organizations who are participating in making the Village of Hope campus a place that benefits our whole community.