Where is the Mercy Ships headquarters?
Mercy Ships main office is the International Operations Center (IOC) which is located on a 400-acre property in northeast Texas between the cities of Tyler and Dallas. In addition to the IOC, we have 15 National Offices around the world that raise funds, recruit volunteers to serve, and helps to procure gifts-in-kind. Return to top of page Q. How is Mercy Ships funded? A. The backbone of Mercy Ships is Shipmates, a group of caring and concerned individuals committed to help bring hope and healing to the poor. Shipmates are people who make a monthly financial commitment to Mercy Ships. Gifts from Shipmates help the blind see, the lame walk and the poor receive news of the nature and character of a loving God. In addition to Shipmates, Mercy Ships partners with a wide range of organizations that contribute finance, cargo and services in the support of its work. Every dollar Mercy Ships receives is complemented by over 2 dollars in contributed gifts-in-kind and services. The medical commu
