Another March to Remember
March 31, 2026 • It was another incredible St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Chicago as Mercy Home joined with friends to raise funds and...
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
Spiritual Retreat Focuses on Renewal, Growth, and Shedding the Past
March 31, 2026 • At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls’ winter spiritual retreat, our young people stepped away from their daily routines and...
Taysha’s Second Chance
March 18, 2026 • When Taysha first arrived at Mercy Home, she made it clear she didn’t want to be there. She spent most...
From the Mountain to the Mission
March 18, 2026 • A favorite movie of mine is the “Dead Poets Society.” The main character, John, is played by Robin Williams, and...
