Mercy Home’s Father Figures
Around 94 percent of our kids come from single-parent households where, more often than not, fathers are not in the picture. Fortunately, at Mercy Home, there are many coworkers who serve as father figures for our kids.
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Dzuękuję bardzo Means ‘Thank You Very Much’
Our annual fundraiser for education, Graduates’ Luncheon, shared several moving and inspirational testimonials from our young people.
Pongo and Tom: A Dynamic Duo of Therapeutic Care
Facility dog Pongo’s familiar presence is opening up new lines of communication and forming meaningful relationships to better help our boys and girls heal.
Swoon Volunteers Help Kids Prepare for Success
A group of Friends First matches recently learned valuable skills for the future when our friends at Swoon held a Career Day at Mercy Home.
Presidents’ Day a Chance to Learn
Presidents’ Day at Mercy Home was filled with many different opportunities to learn, thanks to events organized by The Academy!
Revving Up Interest in New Skills
Mercy Home youth care worker, Peter, has started teaching our young people automotive skills in an after-school programs class.
Mercy Home Boys Continue Tradition of Service in New Year
The young men in our Cooke Home began the year by continuing their tradition of serving others through two volunteer events.
Chicago Bulls’ Kris Dunn Surprises Youth with Adidas Shopping Spree
Christmas came early for a group of Mercy Home kids, thanks to the Chicago Bulls’ Kris Dunn, who treated them to a surprise shopping spree.
Mercy Home VP Recognized for Community Impact
Congratulations are in order for Academy Vice President Patrick Bittorf, who was named at a Chicago Bulls game as the November Walmart Community Playmaker.