Our Stories

Rocky Road Turns Smooth

With our help, Alisha found a stable environment, an environment where she could thrive… more

Aaron’s Story

It’s been about 20 years since Aaron Lindgren first knocked on Mercy Home’s front door… more

Steve’s Story

Steve Tyler, now a detective with the Chicago Police Department, credits Mercy Home for helping to set him on his life’s path… more

Lydia’s Story

Watch this video to hear how Lydia overcame terribly difficult circumstances and found a fresh start at Mercy Home... more

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

1140 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago , IL , 60607
info@mercyhome.org

If you are a child in need or to refer a child,
please call toll-free 1-877-24-START
To make a donation, please call toll-free 1-877-MERCY-55
For all other inquiries, please call 1-312-738-7560

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is a 501(c)(3), licensed child care institution and licensed child welfare agency.
©2012 Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

Refer A Child

Do you know a child who is struggling, living in a broken home or in a dangerous neighborhood, or who is burdened by homelessness or neglect? If so, please call us—you could save a life.

Learn About Estate Planning

Sign up today for Mercy Home’s FREE Estate Planning Course for the Boomer Generation and get four lessons in hard copy form, by email, or online.

A Solution

We help kids learn self reliance

89%

of our youth 17 and older worked

94%

of these held the same job at least 6 months