No fees are charged for services. Donations and volunteers make this possible. The Hands of Compassion is a non-profit charitable organization that provides short-term housing accommodations to Mayo clinic patients and their caregivers. Overseen by the Rochester church of Christ in Rochester Minnesota, the Hands of Compassion is a missions and benevolent work. The ministry touches the lives of man
y people who are experiencing pain, illness and suffering. Many guests are emotionally and physically drained, financially burdened and their faith has been tested. As early as 1950, church members were housing and providing services for medical visitors. In 1977, the ministry became identified as the Hands of Compassion and a full-time minister was secured to serve clinic patients. In April of 1985, a dream was fulfilled with the purchase of a six bedroom house, appropriately named 'The House of Compassion'. In August of 2007, a second house with six bedrooms was added. Over 50% of the house guests, including those served in the hospitals, are not members of the church of Christ. Through the efforts of the full-time hospital chaplain and house parents, many have renewed their faith and their souls have been refreshed. Moreover, a number of individuals have been added to the Lord's church.
