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Mercy Home Kids Reflect On Black History Month
February 26, 2021 • Mercy Home kids reflect on Black History Month and the empowering dialogues that enlightened the past to inform their present...
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The Therapeutic Value of Connecting Kids with their Culture
February 9, 2021 • Identity is one of the most important facets to a person’s self-esteem and wellbeing. Your identity is how you define...
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Traditions Around the Home
December 18, 2020 • Our Christmas decorations and traditions not only bring comfort to our children, they help teach them the true meaning of...
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Finding Identity and Strength, Even in Difficult Times
December 9, 2020 • On this year's fall spiritual retreat, Mercy Home's young women had the opportunity to feel empowered by their resiliency in...
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E-Learning Provides Unique Challenges and Successes
October 19, 2020 • E-learning at Mercy Home is off to a strong start, and the extra support our kids are receiving from our...
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Discovering the Code On the Path Less Taken
October 8, 2020 • Former Mercy Home resident finds validation in computer engineering career by following his own path all the way to Google...
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Youth Organizing Institute Helps Young Woman Find Her Voice
September 29, 2020 • One of Mercy Home's young women participated in the Youth Organizing Institute, hosted by several of Chicago's ward offices, and...
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Mercy Home Brings Prom to Young Women
June 25, 2020 • Because of the pandemic, Mercy Home's young women were unable to attend their proms. Instead, we brought the prom to...
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Life Goes On at Mercy Home
June 25, 2020 • Life goes on for kids at Mercy Home, as they maintain many of the same routines and fun activities they...
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2020 Vision in the New Year
February 28, 2020 • Mercy Home's spiritual retreats give our kids a safe place to build relationships and learn more about themselves through thoughtfully-prepared...