About Peter Kelly
Peter Kelly is a Communications Coordinator for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and a graduate of DePaul University. Away from work, Peter will be found playing basketball, watching basketball or talking about basketball.
Entries by Peter Kelly
Nitel Helps Build Family Feel at Mercy Home
September 10, 2019 /0 Comments/in News /by Peter KellyOur friends at Nitel continually find unique ways to support our kids. From creating fundraisers, to holiday decorating – they make our Home a special place.
Friends First and AfterCare Picnic Celebrates Summer
September 4, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates, Mentoring, Volunteering /by Peter KellyWe recently celebrated our annual Friends First and AfterCare Picnic, which brought together nearly 100 former residents, families, mentors, mentees, volunteers, and coworkers.
Let the Training Begin
September 2, 2019 /0 Comments/in Mercy Home Heroes /by Peter KellyThe marathon training season at Mercy Home began with a kickoff party for its runners.
Shedding the Back-to-School Scaries with Pongo
August 6, 2019 /0 Comments/in Pongo: Facility Dog /by Peter KellyAs our kids head back to school and the stress of homework weighs heavy on their shoulders, they can count on our facility dog Pongo to make them feel better.
How Mercy Home Helps Kids with Back-to-School Anxiety
August 5, 2019 /0 Comments/in Resources /by Peter KellyBack-to-school anxiety is common among children. At Mercy Home, we help prepare our kids to return to school in order to reduce some of this anxiety.
McCormick Foundation Creates Change in Chicago
August 1, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Peter KellyOur friends at the McCormick Foundation not only support our youth, they work in struggling Chicago communities to solve the city’s most complex problems.
Reimagining Chicago
July 12, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Peter KellyAn interview with MercyWorks Coordinator, Kevin Felisme, where he reflects on his journey with Mercy Home and his goals for the future.
The Effects of Childhood Trauma
June 26, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Peter KellyChildren who are repeatedly exposed to trauma are at risk of developing impulse control disorders. At Mercy Home, we identify and treat these disorders.
Unlocking the Spirituality of our Youth
June 13, 2019 /0 Comments/in About Mercy Home /by Peter KellyMarc Velasquez, Manager of Spiritual Development, guides our young men and women through various exercises, activities, and retreats.
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