Chicago Children's Charity | Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has broken the cycle of neglect and abuse for over 30,000 kids since 1887. Help pave the way to a brighter future for troubled children and teens in Chicago.

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The Kids We Help

The Boys and Girls we help are ones who couldn’t make it without us, and they are the ones who are motivated to succeed.

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The Programs We Provide

See how Mercy Home builds the confidence and skills kids need to have successful futures.

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Events

Sep 27, 2016

The Nature and Treatment of Complex Trauma

Almost 150 professionals and experts in the field of child and family services packed into the Hay Campus dining hall Tuesday, September 20, for the “Treating Complex Trauma within Systems of Care” conference. Co-sponsored by Mercy Home, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute (JRI), the day-long symposium served as an opportunity for child services professionals to exchange ideas, practices, and philosophies on treating young people struggling with complex trauma.

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Sep 27, 2016

A Mission Press Milestone

Mission Press has made history in its 100th Year! In addition to celebrating 100 years of printing and marketing services, Mission Press is also celebrating a milestone in its capabilities. Just recently the staff designed, printed and mailed a 60,000 piece mailing—the largest mailing ever completed in-house.

Events

Sep 27, 2016

Employer Appreciation Dinner

Our kids and coworkers had the opportunity to thank the companies who provided internship opportunities for them over the summer at the annual Employer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, September 8. Every summer, our kids are able to have professional internship experiences all over Chicagoland in a variety of places, including banks, businesses, hospitals, and even Brookfield Zoo.

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Sep 27, 2016

Shining Lights in Chicago

Amidst the skyscrapers and high-rises of downtown Chicago, a city summer tradition was made truly spectacular for dozens of our boys and girls thanks to a dear friend of the Home—entrepreneur and philanthropist Christopher Gardner. A longtime supporter of Mercy Home, Mr.

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