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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
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.
50 Marathons, 50 States, and One Heroic Quest
June 12, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Peter KellyJohn Jaeger is on a quest to run 50 marathons in 50 states while raising $250,000 for the children of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
Stack Family Foundation Gives Way to New Legacy
June 11, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Peter KellyJim Corrigan is the president of the Stack Family Foundation and has been supporting Mercy Home for nearly 20 years. In doing so, he is carrying on the legacy of his dear friends, Eileen and Shirley Stack.
UPDATED: A Shaving 12 Years in the Making
June 10, 2019 /1 Comment/in Miscellaneous /by Peter KellyAfter growing his beard out for twelve years, Luke Crawford commits to shaving his facial hair to raise at least $5,000 for Mercy Home.
How Mercy Home Makes Mental Health A Priority
May 30, 2019 /0 Comments/in Resources /by Peter KellyMercy Home for Boys & Girls offers a variety of mental health resources to support the wellbeing of our young men and women.
Coworkers Put Their Ideas for Change on the Table
May 29, 2019 /0 Comments/in Home Updates /by Peter KellyMercy Home coworkers participated in the Chicago Community Trust’s “On the Table” initiative, where they discussed issues important to their community.
Why a Camp Experience is Crucial for Mercy Home’s Kids
May 20, 2019 /0 Comments/in Miscellaneous /by Peter KellyDuring the summer, camping trips for kids at Mercy Home empower them to connect with nature, learn new skills, and strengthen bonds with their peers.
Five Museums to Visit in Chicago
May 17, 2019 /0 Comments/in Resources /by Peter KellyChicago is home to some of the top museums in the country. We’ve put together a list of five museums for parents to visit with their kids this summer.
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