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About Christa Rooks
Christa Rooks is the Communications Coordinator at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Christa was previously the editor of a weekly newspaper on the North Shore of Chicago, where she covered everything local news. When not writing, she can be found declaring her love for Diet Coke to anyone who will listen.
Entries by Christa Rooks
Mercy Mustangs Take Home the Championship
April 4, 2019 /1 Comment/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksAfter a successful season, Mercy Home’s IIAA basketball team, the Mustangs, took home the state championship as well as the Sportsmanship Award.
A Successful Shuffle
April 3, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksMercy Home Heroes took to the Chicago Streets for the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. Among them were 22 Mercy Home coworkers and three of our kids!
The March Continues
April 2, 2019 /0 Comments/in Events /by Christa RooksMarch was an amazing month for Mercy Home. With appearances at both Chicago- area parades and help from our sponsors, this was truly a March for Kids!
Coworker Promotes Our Mission as Keynote Speaker
April 1, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksA Mercy Home coworker gave the keynote speech at the Chicago Jesuit Academy’s gala.
Exploring Education and Career Options
March 26, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksThe Post-Secondary Rally gave Mercy Home’s kids a chance to consider career and education options.
Putting Their Skills to the Test
March 19, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksThe annual Job Skills Workshop helped our kids prepare for success in their careers.
Irish-American Hall of Fame to Honor Fr. Scott
March 18, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksOur President Fr. Scott Donahue will be inducted into the Irish-American Hall of Fame this spring.
Art Show Lets Our Girls’ Creativity Shine
March 13, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksThe young women of Mercy Home showed off their artistic talents in the annual Art Show.
Jasmine’s Story: Overcoming the Impossible
March 11, 2019 /0 Comments/in Stories /by Christa RooksOvercoming the impossible; after her mother passed away, Jasmine struggled to get out of bed each day to go to school, but with the help of Mercy Home she was able to find hope and heal.
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