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"I'm a Good Kid in a Mad City"“When I walked out of the store, this guy came up to me and said he had a gun. He told me, ‘I’m gonna shoot you if you don’t give me your money.’ First day in my new neighborhood, and I was 12.”
Read or listen to Larry’s speech here.
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A Solution for Kids in Crisis: SupportA week away at summer camp is more than just a good time. It’s a chance for our kids to take a critical step in gaining confidence and finally learning to overcome the pain and challenges of their pasts.
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Anthony's StoryLiving at Mercy Home, Anthony’s attitude toward school started to turn around. And for the first time as a student, he felt proud of himself.
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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is a children’s charity dedicated to providing a solution for at-risk children in Chicago, Illinois. Help pave the way to a brighter future for troubled children and teens in Chicago.
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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
1140 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago , IL , 60607 If you are a child in need or to refer a child, |
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is a 501(c)(3), licensed child care institution and licensed child welfare agency.
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