Merrick Matters Blog
Expanding Hours: Now Open Until 6pm
We are excited to announce that we are now offering childcare until 6:00pm! We recognize the demanding schedules of working parents and we're committed to addressing the need for accessible childcare in our community. Merrick House students are given a head start by...
Help Merrick House put Moms First
It was mid-afternoon on a Wednesday when a call came in to Merrick House’s MomsFirst Community Health Worker. A pregnant Mom was struggling for breath. She had been pregnant before, but this time felt that something was just not right. As too often happens to women of...
Introducing Our New Executive Director
Dear Members of the Merrick House Community, The Board of Trustees of Merrick House is excited and proud to announce the appointment of Harriet Hadley as our new Executive Director beginning on May 24, 2021. Harriet brings extensive skills in planning, management,...
A Message from the Merrick House Board of Trustees
Merrick House is proud to have introduced a new & innovative co-parenting program within the last year. The Affinity Pulse (TAP) provides culturally competent mental health support, birth work assistance, and co-parenting education to empower fathers and...
Miles for Merrick 5K and Fun Run
Dear Friend of Merrick House: Calling all runners, walkers, & families that just need to get out of the house! Registration is now officially open for the annual Merrick House fundraiser, Miles for Merrick! Taking place on September 13, 2025 at Edgewater Park,...
Fairport Asset Management Announces Merrick House as Community Beacon Recipient
Fairport proudly announces Merrick House as our 9th annual Community Beacon recipient. In keeping with our core purpose of Inspiring Families, we will provide meaningful resources to raise awareness and further the organization’s mission of helping individuals and...
Volunteer Opportunities Right Here in Cleveland
Perhaps you are a college student in need of volunteer credit hours, a father wishing to be more involved in your child’s life, or a retiree who enjoys helping people. Whatever your situation, Merrick House in Cleveland’s Tremont area values people who are eager to...
Merrick House is Committed to Helping Cleveland’s Pregnant Mothers Have Healthy Babies
Cleveland and Cuyahoga County’s infant mortality rate has been among the highest in the nation for decades with black babies today being 2.5 times more likely to die before their first birthday than white babies. For Merrick House, this is an unacceptable crisis and...