Great Knight for Fr. Scott and Mercy Home
January 23, 2026 • The Chicago Archdiocese Chapter of the Knights of Columbus honored Fr. Scott at its inaugural charity banquet in Schiller Park,...
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
Winter Break Gives Scholars Chance to Connect
January 23, 2026 • To nurture the continued success of former Mercy Home residents and those transitioning out of our full-time care, we offer...
Young Man Transforms into a Leader
January 22, 2026 • When Judah came to Mercy Home a year ago, it wasn’t a decision he took seriously. In the months prior...
Chicago Bears’ Jaylon Johnson Surprises Youth, Coworkers
January 16, 2026 • On any given Sunday, two‑time Pro Bowler and elite “lockdown” cornerback Jaylon Johnson helps the Chicago Bears live up to...
