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.

20 %
of our high school seniors graduated.
3816
therapy sessions were provided to kids and their families.
13 %
of youth living with us advanced to the next grade.

Our Programs

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Youth Residential Program

Young people live with us full time in a safe, structured, and supportive home. Read More

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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

Friends First, Coworker Mentor Featured in Sun-Times

January is National Mentoring Month. As part of its celebration, the Chicago Sun-Times approached Mercy Home late last December to...

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Youth Honor Dr. King’s Legacy through Service

“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”         —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some of our young...

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Soldier Field Donation Program Supports Mission

While we are heartbroken that the 19-week thrill ride that was the 2025-26 Chicago Bears season ended in overtime vs....

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Great Knight for Fr. Scott and Mercy Home

The Chicago Archdiocese Chapter of the Knights of Columbus honored Fr. Scott at its inaugural charity banquet in Schiller Park,...

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