Have Mercy!

Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. to midnight
Place: Theater on the Lake, 2401 N Lake Shore Dr 

Have Mercy! returns to Theater on the Lake for the third year in a row!

We hope to see you at the Associate Board of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls’ 16th annual fundraising gala, Have Mercy!, on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Have Mercy! brings together leading young professionals for a night of dancing and entertainment. The event features live music, hors-d’oeuvres, drinks and dancing, an exciting auction, and raffle items – all in the beautiful setting of Theater on the Lake.

With ABC 7’s Greg Dutra serving as emcee, guests at Have Mercy! will have a great time and know they are making a difference in the lives of Mercy Home’s kids. With the breathtaking views at Theater on the Lake, Have Mercy! is the perfect way to kick off the summer!

Check out what’s in store!

Bid on these exciting auction items!

  • Premium seats to Chicago’s Air & Water Show at Theater on the Lake, including food and beverages
  • One-night deluxe room stay at the Langham
  • Genesis Grill from Weber
  • Dyson Haircare products
  • Tickets to home games for the White Sox, Cubs, Bears, Cardinals, and more
  • Two passes to Chicago Pizza Tours’ Original Chicago Pizza Tour
  • Chicago restaurant packages, spa experiences, concert tickets, and more!

Win an All-Inclusive 5-Night Resort Stay for 2 in Mexico or the Caribbean!

Don’t miss out on your chance at a 5-night All-Inclusive Resort Stay for two adults! Choose from a luxury collection of all-inclusive resorts, located in Mexico and the Caribbean: Multiple cities in Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic!

Typical all-inclusive package includes (some variance between resorts): Non-alcoholic drinks, alcoholic drinks (house brands & beer), non-motorized water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, boogie boards, and kayaks, meals at multiple on-location restaurants, unlimited use of tennis and basketball courts, stocked mini-bar in room, nightly live entertainment, and more! Tickets are one for $25 or six for $100 and can only be purchased at the Have Mercy! event. 

Pop-A-Shot Split the Pot

Compete in our Pop-A-Shot Competition! For $20, enjoy unlimited plays at our 2-person Pop-A-Shot game. High Score at the end of the night will Split the Pot with Mercy Home!

Putt for a Prize!

For $5, take 3 putts! If you sink the putt, you’ll be entered into the raffle. You’ll win one raffle ticket for making the putt into the left or middle hole, and three raffle tickets if you make the putt on the hill. Play as many times as you’d like!

Here are photos from our past Have Mercy! gala. Check out more photos from our 2023 Have Mercy! gala.

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Have Questions? Interested In Sponsoring This Event? Contact chrdoh@mercyhome.org.