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Testimonials
Stories of Mercy Connections
The Mercy Connections way is to create space for all to be seen, heard, valued, and connected within a community of people who uplift one another. Each person's experience is unique. Here are a few stories from people in this community.
![Jidapa pointing on map to tutor and smiling](/assets/image-cache/stories/Mercy-Connections-2022-0503-0076.06204036.jpg)
U.S. Citizenship Participant
Jidapa
Jidapa has been a student at Mercy Connections since 2022, enrolled in the U.S. Citizenship Preparation Tutoring program. After a year and a half of studying, she took and passed the U.S. Citizenship Test in 2024.
![Tricia Bisson](/assets/image-cache/stories/Tricia.e9d35cfb.jpg)
Becoming a Leader
Tricia
"I cannot wait to start helping others like they have helped me. Mercy Connections has been such a positive support system in my life and to my sobriety."
![Marie Teme](/assets/image-cache/stories/Marie.bc5dfc3e.jpg)
Opening doors for entrepreneurs
Marie
"Mercy Connections, to me, was an open door to the Burlington and Vermont community. I want to be an inspiration to those who face difficulties in life. No matter what YOU are going through, you can use your story to inspire others."
![Maribeth](/assets/image-cache/stories/Maribeth.916c7bdb.jpg)
I became my own best advocate through Mercy Connections
Jesse
"I’ve been going to Mercy Connections for six years, and there I have a loving supporting community. There’s the family you are born into and the family you make."
![Linda Yekeh](/assets/image-cache/stories/Linda.e21e6dd1.jpg)
New U.S. citizen & graduate
Linda
"Mercy Connections has given a lot of refugees and immigrants the opportunity to pursue their dreams in life."
![Mark K](/assets/image-cache/news/Mark_cropped-924x1024.9c4f1380.jpg)
Mercy Connections taught me to give back
Mark
“It may not be at a fast pace, but I’m inspired to keep moving forward.”