Rising Stars challenge touts teamwork, competition
July 16, 2026 • Cheers echoed throughout Mercy Home’s gym as spectators celebrated baskets, peers waved homemade signs, and coworkers and young people shared...
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
White Sox go to Bat for Chicago Charities
July 16, 2026 • Thanks to Chicago White Sox Charities, the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, and Peoples Gas for honoring their charity partners, including...
Finding a Second Chance at Mercy Home
July 13, 2026 • Amani was used to not fitting in. Maybe it was the hand-me-down clothes that were often dirty and too small....
Growing in God’s Love
July 13, 2026 • One of the great privileges of my career as a priest is the work I’ve done with the young people...
