Upcoming Chicago Charity Events
March for Kids
March 2020
We hope you can join us for Mercy Home’s annual March for Kids. Join the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Associate Board and March for Kids supporters at our kick-off party, tag day, parade and more! March for Kids helps spread awareness about the plight of the abused, neglected, and abandoned kids entrusted to our care, while raising resources to help them build hopeful and successful futures.
Have Mercy!
May 16, 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.
Other Upcoming Chicago Charity Events
Graduates’ Luncheon
June 2, 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.
2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 11, 2020 | 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 7, 2020 | 6 p.m.
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.
Cheers! For Mercy Home
TBD | Joy District
Join the Associate Board of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls for the 12th Annual Cheers! for Mercy event on Friday, November 15th, at Joy District (112 W. Hubbard St).
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
TBD | 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!
