Upcoming Chicago Charity Events
2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 13, 2019 | 7:00 a.m. | Downtown Chicago
You can be a Hero to children in need by running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Mercy Home. With every step you take, you’ll help give abused, neglected, and abandoned children a safe, loving home.
Register for our 2019 team now, get a Guaranteed Entry and $10 off with code WAYS.
Ringside for Mercy’s Sake
Saturday, November 2, 2019 | 6 p.m. | Chicago Marriott
Join us on November 2, 2019, for another electrifying night of amateur boxing, auctions, dining, dancing, and more—all to help raise critical support for our boys and girls.
Ringside for Mercy’s Sake began in 1991 as a unique collaboration between the leadership of Chicago’s financial exchanges and today has grown to include boxers from companies across the country.
Other Upcoming Chicago Charity Events
Cheers! For Mercy Home
November 2019 | 6 p.m. | Mahoney’s Pub & Grill
Join the Associate Board of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls for the 12th Annual Cheers! for Mercy event on Friday, November 16th, at Mahoney’s Pub & Grill (551 N. Ogden).
Cheers! will raise funds to support the kids of Mercy Home. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers along—it promises to be a great night!
Ticket includes beer, wine, call drinks and appetizers. Raffle tickets for great prizes, including sports tickets and memorabilia, restaurant gift cards, and more, will be available for purchase.
Poker Night
January 2020 | Gibson’s
We hope you can join us for Mercy Home’s annual Poker Night at Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse. This Texas Hold ‘Em tournament continues to be an amazing evening for Mercy Home, and thanks to your continued support, has introduced many new friends to the Home. Last year, Poker Night was completely sold out!
Mercy Home Golf Classic
July 2020 | Beverly Country Club/Ridge Country Club
Join Mercy Home President Fr. Scott Donahue at one of two locations for a great day of golf and making a profound impact in the lives of the children entrusted to the care of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
Because of the popularity of this event, we have decided to expand the outing to two golf courses—the Beverly Country Club with a play your own ball format and Ridge Country Club as a scramble format.
Graduates’ Luncheon
June 2020 | Hilton Chicago
Every year, the Leader Council of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls gathers with noted community and business leaders at a luncheon to honor the accomplishments of Mercy Home’s student graduates. The Graduates’ Luncheon raises critical funds to support our kids’ continued educations and is a remarkable opportunity to celebrate the commitment our young people have made to realize their academic potential.
The Graduates’ Luncheon is a unique Chicago event that features an address by a Mercy Home graduate, in addition to a featured keynote speaker. The luncheon is the culmination of the Leader Council’s work year-round to improve educational opportunities for young people at Mercy Home.
Have Mercy!
April 2020 | Wintrust’s Grand Banking Hall
All proceeds raised at Have Mercy! will go directly to support the boys and girls of Mercy Home. Check back in winter 2020 for more information.
