‘It Takes a Village’: Graduates Share Stories of Support That Led to Success
June 17, 2026 • “What you do for Mercy Home touches countless lives.” —Gaby, Mercy Home alumnus and Graduates’ Luncheon speaker The 24th annual...
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
The Weight Jaylen Carried Alone
June 17, 2026 • Jaylen was too embarrassed to tell anyone what life was really like at home. And he was really good at...
Chicago Principal’s Connection with Mercy Home Youth Inspires Marathon Run
June 17, 2026 • Long before marathon training runs and early mornings at Lindblom Math and Science Academy, where he now serves as assistant...
The Power of Choosing Joy
June 17, 2026 • Every so often, I think about a story about an elderly woman who could no longer live by herself and...
