Friends First Mentoring
Mercy Home matches up adult volunteers with an at-risk child for one-on-one mentorship activities, such as field trips and free or low-cost activities that help underprivileged children venture outside of their neighborhood and experience new things.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
08/10/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Location
1140 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 12:00am - 11:59pm; Tue 12:00am - 11:59pm; Wed 12:00am - 11:59pm; Thu 12:00am - 11:59pm; Fri 12:00am - 11:59pm; Sat 12:00am - 11:59pm; Sun 12:00am - 11:59pm; This location is open 24 hours a day.
Application process
Individuals seeking to request a mentor for a child must call (312) 738-7560 or fill out the contact form at the following link: https://www.mercyhome.org/friends-first-mentoring/request-mentor/
Eligibility
This program is eligible for at-risk/underprivileged children between the ages of 9 and 17.
Languages
English
Service area
Chicago, IL Dupage county, IL Lake county, IL Will county, IL
Agency info
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls provides a safe, 24/7 living space for children needing shelter, food, clothing, and a place to sleep. In addition, former Mercy Home residents are supported by the extended Mercy Home network in areas such as permanent housing, employment opportunities, financial literacy, and more.