After Cloud of Grief, Hope Emerges
Leila still remembers every detail of her grandmother’s funeral. The overwhelming scent of flowers, the sympathetic murmurs of friends and...
Your gift saves young lives
With your support, Mercy Home can continue to provide stability, security, and care for the most vulnerable children in Chicago.
Since 1887, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has provided children and families with healing and tools to build brighter futures. It gives children who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or violence a safe home, educational support, and career guidance.
Our Programs
Youth Residential Program
Young people live with us full time in a safe, structured, and supportive home. Read More >>
Community Care Program
Provides support and continued connection to our Home for former residents and for families. Read More >>
Friends First Mentoring
Volunteer mentors make a lifetime of difference in the lives of children. Read More >>
News from Mercy Home
Taking Steps to Prevent Suicide
Though difficult to talk about, suicide is a growing public health problem in the United States. It is also one...
Flawless Accreditation Report Celebrates Service Excellence
Like the Olympics, the World Cup, and U.S. presidential elections, it only happens once every four years and it’s a...
Young People Witness Heart of Mercy
Giving back to others has long been a critical part of our young people’s experience and development. Often, it is...
