Bank Brings Home Realities of Personal Finance
August 5, 2025 • A good portion of Mercy Home’s educational programming is aimed at helping young people develop a plan for their careers...
Since 1887, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has provided children and families with healing and tools to build brighter futures. It gives children who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or violence a safe home, educational support, and career guidance.
Our Programs
Youth Residential Program
Young people live with us full time in a safe, structured, and supportive home. Read More
Community Care Program
Provides support and continued connection to our Home for former residents and for families. Read More
Friends First Mentoring
Volunteer mentors make a lifetime of difference in the lives of children. Read More
News from Mercy Home
Shedding Adult Responsibilities Allows Teen to Focus on School
August 1, 2025 • By the time Maya moved into Mercy Home, it had been months since she had last been to school. It...
Longtime Mercy Home Neighbor Exposes Youth to New Career Field
July 31, 2025 • Two of the oldest organizations in Chicago’s West Loop partnered for a morning filled with career exploration and a comprehensive...
Summer City Tour Gives Youth New Perspectives on Hometown
July 31, 2025 • Mercy Home is located in a city filled with world-class entertainment, popular attractions, fascinating history, and endless experiences. But many...
