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Encouraging Sorts
July 28, 2026 • Some of our young people recently helped spread encouragement and kindness to others during a visit from Cardz For Kidz, a...
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Soaking Up Summer, Creating Community at Backyard Barbecue
July 28, 2026 • Our young people stay active and work hard through summer jobs, the Summer Career Institute, and our Summer Enrichment program....
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SCI and Summer Enrichment Kicks Off Season of Learning
July 17, 2026 • During summer at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, time away from classroom routines provides unique opportunities to learn and grow. Our...
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White Sox go to Bat for Chicago Charities
July 16, 2026 • Thanks to Chicago White Sox Charities, the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, and Peoples Gas for honoring their charity partners, including...
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Celebrating a Successful Year of Workplace Mentoring
June 25, 2026 • Our Friends First mentoring program recently celebrated another successful year of its workplace-based model at its annual end-of-year barbecue. The...
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Dress for Success Prepares Youth for Professional Opportunities
June 24, 2026 • When Charla Jae walked into Dress for Success Chicago last week, she expected to leave with professional clothing. Instead, one of the...
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Awards Shine Light on Achievement
June 24, 2026 • Less than one hour before the annual Education and Career Resources (ECR) Awards ceremony was scheduled to begin at our...
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‘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...
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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...
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History in the House: Girls Home Opens Doors to Community for Architecture Tour
June 10, 2026 • Our Walsh Girls Campus hosted the first stop on this spring’s Beverly Area Planning Association’s (BAPA) annual Home Tour. More...