Black History Month Career Panel Inspires Youth to Dream Big
February 23, 2026 • The young people at our girls home enjoyed a Black History Month career panel organized by our Youth Advisory Board....
Since 1887, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has provided children and families with healing and tools to build brighter futures. It gives children who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or violence a safe home, educational support, and career guidance.
Our Programs
Youth Residential Program
Young people live with us full time in a safe, structured, and supportive home. Read More
Community Care Program
Provides support and continued connection to our Home for former residents and for families. Read More
Friends First Mentoring
Volunteer mentors make a lifetime of difference in the lives of children. Read More
News from Mercy Home
Valentine’s Day Bingo Brings Youth and Families Together
February 23, 2026 • Mercy Home’s Walsh Campus for Girls continued a Valentine’s Day tradition by holding its third annual Bingo Night. Our young...
Village Night Connects Young People and Family
February 20, 2026 • Bosco Home, a living program for boys at Mercy Home’s near West side Chicago campus, hosted its bi-annual village night...
Job Skills Seminar Prepares Youth for Workplace Success
February 20, 2026 • On a Saturday morning in February, volunteers from several Chicago-area companies and organizations came to Mercy Home to coach our...
