Mercy House Living Centers

Profile Current (Last updated: Jan 08, 2026 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Mr. Lawrence Haynes

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Larry Haynes joined Mercy House in May of 1990 as its original employee and continues to serve as the agency's Executive Director. Mr. Haynes received his B.A. in History and Political Science from Southern California College and then attended U.S.C.'s School of Religion where he worked on his Ph.D. in Social Ethics (did not complete). Mr. Haynes has extensive experience in the area of homelessness and related issues. Some of his affiliations are as follows: 28 years experience in operating a shelter (1990-present) Interfaith Shelter Network, Co-Founder and Chair (1989-1994) French Court Neighborhood Association, Board Member (1990-2000) Shelter Provider Forum, Founder and Chair (1992-1995) Historic French Park Association, Board Member (1996-present) EFSP (FEMA), Board Member (1996-present) Santa Ana Empowerment Zone, Board Member (2000-present). In addition, Mr. Haynes continues to serve as a member of numerous city task forces and community groups. Mr. Haynes is married with two daughters. 

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 590
Number of Part-Time Staff 101
Number of Volunteers 800
Number of Contract Staff 0

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Other 0
Caucasian 0
Hispanic/Latino 0
African American/Black 0
Asian American/Pacific Islander 0
Native American/American Indian 0
Gender
Male 0
Female 0
Not Specified 0

CONTACT

Mercy House Living Centers

P.O. Box 1905
Santa Ana, CA 92702

info@mercyhouse.net

Phone: 714-836-7188

www.mercyhouse.net