Corporate and Foundation Partnerships
Mercy Home is grateful for the corporate and foundation partners who are dedicated to supporting our young people! Together, we are nurturing their resiliency, and building brighter futures. Thank you!
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has served children and families in crisis in Chicago since 1887. Through our trauma-informed model of care, and our therapeutic, educational, and vocational supports, our youth can heal, grow, and succeed. Every partnership helps our young people receive the critical care they need to change the trajectory of their lives.
Partnership Opportunities
Our programs are a tremendous opportunity for our corporate and foundation partners to help children in crisis and demonstrate a commitment to communities in need.
We work hand-in-hand with supporters and take an integrated approach to partnership development so we can best meet your goals.
A few highlights: AT&T, TransUnion, AArete, Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, The Robert R. McCormick Foundation, and Tracy Family Foundation.
Event Sponsorships
Support one of Mercy Home’s events to raise awareness about our programs and mission.
Grants
If your corporate giving program or foundation is open to receiving proposals, we would love to connect to see how our priorities align.
Internships and Site Visits
Refer a job or internship opportunity to help Mercy Home’s young people gain valuable employment experience. Our youth would also benefit from touring your office.
Workplace Mentoring
As part of our Friends First mentoring program, workplace mentoring matches company employees with a young person to make a difference in their life.
Cause Marketing
Mercy Home partners with corporations to create mutually beneficial, transaction-based relationships to drive product sales or other consumer activity.
Corporate Wellness and Marathon Teams
An excellent way to motivate employees to get healthy while also reaping the rewards for your company is to create a company marathon team. Mercy Home Heroes would love to work with you to organize a corporate marathon team that best suits your company.
Matching Gifts
Thousands of companies nationwide offer programs that match or exceed charitable donations made by their employees.
Sponsor a Matching Challenge Campaign
Double or triple your gift and inspire others to give to Mercy Home.
In-Kind Gifts
Donate new or gently used items to support our children. For a list of items that are most helpful, please reach out through our contact us form.
In-office Fundraisers
Office-based fundraising, through jeans days, bake sales, or other events, can make an incredible impact on Mercy Home’s children. You can also host a clothing or accessory drive to collect items to donate to Mercy Beaucoup, Mercy Home’s resale boutique.
Volunteer
We are happy to accommodate custom volunteer opportunities. Due to the volume of interest, projects average a minimum of $100 corporate donation per volunteer to cover supplies, staff time, and resources. Check to see if your company provides grants for corporate volunteer groups.
Interested in Partnering?
Connect with a member of our Corporate and Foundation Relations team, or complete the form below.
James Marrese
Director, Business Development
& Strategic Initiatives
jimmar@mercyhome.org
Elizabeth Norden
Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
elinor@mercyhome.org