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Prom came true
June 9, 2016 • Our young men and women looked their best as they prepared for one of the most exciting events of high...
Results for: About Our Kids
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Young Men Join Vets to Serve Chicago South Side
May 27, 2016 • Our boys worked with a veteran's organization to renovate a community center in one of Chicago's South Side neighborhoods.
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Blackhawks Youth Hockey Program Hosts Clinic
May 4, 2016 • The Blackhawks Youth Hockey Program and Jamal Mayers, Chicago Blackhawks stanley cup champ dropped by Mercy Home and helped run...
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Innovating with Google
April 27, 2016 • Friends First mentoring mentors and mentees had the amazing opportunity to visit Google's new Chicago offices for an interactive, hands-on...
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“The Great Holiday Baking Show” Contestant Visits
April 6, 2016 • Young women from our Walsh Girls Campus learn how to bake delicious treats with the help of a former "The...
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Dancing with “A New Direction”
March 24, 2016 • Our young women helped out in their Beverly community by participating in "Work Out to Wipe Out", an event organized...
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James Hall from Chicago Symphony Orchestra
February 19, 2016 • James Hall, coordinator of Civic Engagement Programs at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra visits Mercy Home young boys and provides percussion...
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Bulls’ Butler Bears Gifts for our Boys
January 15, 2016 • There were only 23 spots available to meet Jimmy Butler, and in order to go, the boys of Mercy Home...
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Working Dogs Visit on Veteran’s Day
December 3, 2015 • The event was organized by Board of Regents member John Power, who arranged for the dogs and their trainers to...
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What Our Kids Are Thankful For
December 3, 2015 • We asked some of our young people what they are grateful for this Thanksgiving season, and here’s what they said.