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Friends First Mentoring - Mercy Home for Boys & Girls - Admin Office and West Loop Campus

1140 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607

This program is eligible for at-risk/underprivileged children between the ages of 9 and 17.
One-on-one time is scheduled once paired with a mentor. They are typically one in-person visit per month and two virtual visits per month.
https://www.mercyhome.org/friends-first-mentoring/

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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/

Free

Chicago, IL
Dupage County, IL
Lake County, IL
Will County, IL

Description

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/10/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

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.

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