After Cloud of Grief, Hope Emerges
Leila still remembers every detail of her grandmother’s funeral. The overwhelming scent of flowers, the sympathetic murmurs of friends and...
Mercy Home is a lifeline for children like Leila and Amari.
Give today to help our kids build brighter futures.
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
Taking Steps to Prevent Suicide
Though difficult to talk about, suicide is a growing public health problem in the United States. It is also one...
Wellness Challenge a Healthy Start to Year
As part of our long-standing partnership with the Chicago Bulls and Gallagher, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls kicked off...
Job Skills Seminar Helps Prep Our Kids for Success
On a recent Saturday morning, a group of Mercy Home’s young people prepared for career success at our annual Job...
