Giving Thanks Together
Partners in Prayer: Tyler Finds Safety at Mercy Home
Join our Partners in Prayer to pray for young people like Isabelle whose incredible burdens were lifted when she moved into Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
McDonald’s Volunteers Bring Generosity to Mercy Home
Another Year of Workplace Mentoring Begins
Our workplace-based mentoring program recently kicked off its second year, matching young women from St. Malachy with mentors from AT&T.
Going Pink for a Cause
Pink was the color of the evening at a breast cancer awareness event held recently at the Walsh Campus. It was a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and honor those who had suffered from breast cancer.
A Place to Call Home
Mercy Home helped Taylor overcome a childhood of homelessness and poverty to look forward to a future of success. She has finally found what she always longed for: a safe place to call home.
Friends First Kicks Off Another Year
Mercy Home’s Friends First Mentoring Program kicked off its 31st year with its site-base launch at the West Loop Campus. Over 60 people attended the fun-filled event, including mentors, mentees and family members, as everyone got acquainted with each other and planned for the year ahead.
Ruben’s Big Surprise: A Hero’s Sacrifice
Ruben, a Mercy Home resident, overcame many obstacles to join the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as a Mercy Home Hero. Race-day, however, didn’t turn out the way he planned. But fellow Hero Jen Guzman, inspired by Ruben’s journey, stepped up to make things right and gave him an unforgettable surprise.
Computer and Internet Resources for Homework
Access to computers and the internet is an important part of being a student in today’s world. For people who don’t have these tools at home, there are several options in the Chicago area.
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Youth Violence
Your child might be the victim of violence or bullying without you ever knowing. There are certain telltale signs that all parents should be aware of.
How Kids Grieve
Read more about how lessons we've learned at Mercy Home have taught us that partnering with your child’s education is a formula for success!
First Pet Blessing a Huge Success
Mercy Home celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a community Pet Blessing! Read about the event and how our facility dog Pongo enjoyed meeting new friends and being blessed by Fr. Scott.