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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
Coworker Corner: Sasha Weinert
August 19, 2019 /0 Comments/in About Mercy Home /by Christa RooksMercy Home Coworker Sasha Weinert creates a positive environment for our kids.
Celebrating a Summer of Learning
August 16, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksMercy Home’s Summer Enrichment Program and Summer Career Institute celebrated a summer of learning and development as our young men presented their final projects.
Men’s BBQ Combines Summer Fun and Positive Male Role Models
August 15, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksMen’s BBQ gives Mercy Home’s girls a chance for positive interactions with male role models.
Summer Fun in Full Swing at Mercy Field Day
August 9, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksMercy Home’s young people and Associate Board celebrated summer with the first annual Mercy Field Day.
Mercy Home Provides Ryan with Support for Success
August 7, 2019 /2 Comments/in Stories /by Christa RooksAt Mercy Home, Ryan received the tools he needed to be successful in school.
Coworker Corner: Stanley Smith
July 26, 2019 /0 Comments/in About Mercy Home /by Christa RooksIn our first edition of Coworker Corner, kitchen staff member Stanley Smith looks back at the road that brought him to Mercy Home.
Dream, Believe, Achieve Trip Unlocks Kids’ Creativity
July 15, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksFor 10 years, middle school-aged kids at Mercy Home have participated in the Dream, Believe, Achieve program at Elmhurst College, which gives them early college exposure.
Mercy Home Brings Clarity
July 10, 2019 /1 Comment/in Stories /by Christa RooksCarlos found the support and tools he needed to be successful at Mercy Home.
Mercy Home Hosts Sports Equipment Donation Event
July 8, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Christa RooksWintrust coworkers came to Mercy Home to put together packages of sports equipment donated by Good Sports to be given to local nonprofits, including Mercy Home.
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