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A Place to Learn
October 30, 2025 • One of the first and most critical tasks of Mercy Home’s admissions process is placing a new resident in the...
Results for: Home Updates
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New School, Structure Support Success
October 30, 2025 • Tyler wasn’t attending school when he moved into Mercy Home in February of 2022. He was supposed to be in...
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Heroes Run Miles for the Mission
October 23, 2025 • On October 12, when over 50,000 runners took to the streets of Chicago for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago...
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Partnership with Potbelly Leads to Job Opportunities
October 23, 2025 • Earlier this year, while walking to pick up his son from school, Community Care Director of Vocational Training and Placement...
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Mercy Home Chosen for OMRON Day of Service
October 21, 2025 • Employees from OMRON Healthcare, a leading manufacturer and distributor of personal heart health, respiratory, and pain management devices, volunteered a...
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Mariachi Performance Celebrates Latin American Heritage
October 21, 2025 • Mercy Home for Boys & Girls celebrated Latine Heritage Month with a special dinner for our young people and coworkers....
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Committed to the Mission
October 14, 2025 • For Mercy Home youth care worker Abraham Carreon, running is more than just a recreational sport. It’s a form of...
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Summer Camp Brings New Experiences to Friends First Mentees
October 10, 2025 • Trips to summer camp are a quintessential childhood experience that allow young people to get away from the stress of...
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Welcome, Figaro: Mercy Home’s New Therapy Dog
September 30, 2025 • Last year, Mercy Home mourned the passing of its beloved facility dog Pongo. Youth and coworkers alike can still fondly...
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Associate Board Joins Village Nights at Mercy Home
September 26, 2025 • Caregiving system engagement is foundational to Mercy Home’s therapeutic model. That concept plays a starring role in Mercy Home’s bi-annual...