School-Based Mentoring Model Marks One Year
August 21, 2025 • Many young people in Chicago could benefit from having a trusted adult in their lives to spend time with. That’s...
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
Networking Lunches Serve Career Prep
August 20, 2025 • Mercy Home’s Summer Career Institute program recently hosted networking lunches for our young men as they prepare to enter college...
Summer Barbecues End Season on a Fun Note
August 19, 2025 • Mercy Home’s young people marked the closing days of summer with barbecues at both of our Chicago campuses recently. At...
Annual Mercy Fest Celebrates Summer, Shares Community Resources
August 18, 2025 • A bit of summer rain couldn’t wash away the joy, community building, and fun at the third annual Mercy Fest,...
