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Calvin’s Fresh Start
October 21, 2026 • From an outsider’s perspective, Calvin’s family seemed like any other. Though they lived in a poor neighborhood, both of Calvin’s...
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Saint Jude, Patron of Hope
October 21, 2026 • One of my favorite places here at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is in a quiet courtyard where we...
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Youth Build Hope Through Service
September 25, 2026 • This summer, a group of our young women and coworkers dedicated a week to making a difference in the lives...
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A Transformative Tenure: Fr. Scott Marks 20 Years as President
September 24, 2026 • Since his installation as Mercy Home’s eighth president in 2006, Father Scott Donahue has guided the organization through a period...
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The Gift You Give
September 24, 2026 • Dear Friends, This year, I am celebrating 20 years as the president of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. While...
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Runner Honors Mentor with Every Marathon Mile
September 24, 2026 • On October 11, tens of thousands of runners will stream past Mercy Home’s West Loop Campus near Mile 17 of...