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Gratefulness and Sharing in God’s Blessings
October 29, 2024 • While there is no “one size fits all” recipe for a happy life, there are some standard ingredients that we...
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No Distance Too Far: Largest Heroes Team Yet Go 26.2 Miles for Mercy Home
October 25, 2024 • Last Sunday, over 50,000 runners took to the streets of Chicago for the 2024 Bank of American Chicago Marathon. That...
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Cooking Class Teaches Youth Key Life Skills
October 24, 2024 • Mercy Home’s chef and manager of the West Loop kitchen Kenny Banks recently held a cooking class for our young men as...
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Mercy Home Therapists Receive Award for their Clinical Work and Leadership
October 24, 2024 • According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, traumatic experiences such as violence, abuse, neglect, and family or social conflict...
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Workplace Mentoring Program Kicks Off
October 24, 2024 • A mentor can be a lifelong friend, a coach, a listening ear, or a guide for a child who needs...
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Youth Find that Pitching in Promotes Healing and Growth
October 23, 2024 • As part of their time with us, our young people participate in service projects that benefit communities both near and...
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Mercy Home Coworkers Go the Distance for Our Kids
October 22, 2024 • Every October, Mercy Home appeals to athletes from all over the world to run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon...
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Camp Experience Builds Confidence to Conquer Challenges
September 26, 2024 • Before coming to Mercy Home, many of our young people never had the opportunity to attend summer camp. In fact,...
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Summer Spent Building Skills, Brighter Futures
September 26, 2024 • Cooler temps and back-to-school routines give us the opportunity to look back on a summer well spent at Mercy Home....
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On-Campus Jobs Provide Opportunities and Life Skills
September 24, 2024 • Mercy Home has always encouraged young people to work outside of the Home to gain experience and build resumes. Our...