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Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.
- Hearts & Flour Bakery
“Working here with our Misericordia residents has been an...
- Family Fest 2023
Misericordia’s largest fundraising event of the year brings...
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Through a spectrum of residential options on its 37 acre...
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Misericordia is a tribute to thousands of good people who...
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All proceeds from these projects benefit the 600+ children...
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Through a spectrum of residential options on its 37 acre Chicago campus and in the community, and with a wide variety of programs, Misericordia currently serves more than 600 children and adults residentially, from diverse racial, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Sister Rosemary: Over 50 Years of Leadership and Compassion
- The North Campus: A Place to Call Home
- Meaningful Lives Every Day
- Outreach Programs
- Building For The Future
In August of 1969 a young Sister of Mercy named Rosemary Connelly first walked through Misericordia’s doors—marking a significant moment in the organization’s history. During her initial days, Sister Rosemary noticed that her colleagues genuinely cared about the children, but there were no challenges or goals for them. Many of these children were g...
In 1976 Angel Guardian Orphanage, which had served Chicago for dozens of years, announced it would cease operations at its 31-acre campus at 6300 North Ridge Avenue in Chicago. At the same time Sister Rosemary was looking for a home for ambulatory children who did not require the skilled nursing services provided at Misericordia. She wanted a home-...
Misericordia believes that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities not only have a right to life, but to one worth living. Toward this end, Misericordia has developed extensive programs to support residents’ goals in important aspects of life.
Eighteen adults from the surrounding community attend day training programs at Misericordia. Programs serving children (0-5 years) and tweens (7-14 years) with a wide range of developmental disabilities include: playgroups and recreational activities for the children; Special Olympics for 2-7 year-olds; whole-family activities and social events for...
In addition to securing private dollars for construction projects, Misericordia must raise funds (up to $34 million annually) to cover operating expenses not paid by the government. In order to provide its exceptional programs and services, Misericordia turns to thousands of friends who share their resources and time. Thanks to the kindness and gen...
Misericordia, Heart of Mercy, Chicago, Illinois. 17,477 likes · 788 talking about this · 14,867 were here. Misericordia provides a continuum of care for 600 children and adults with intellectual and...
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Misericordia Home is a not-for-profit developmental home for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities in Chicago, Illinois. It is run by the Sisters of Mercy and operated under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Chicago. [1]
Jun 27, 2016 · At Misericordia, a 45-year-old campus that serves 500 residents with developmental and physical disabilities, signs of aging were hard to miss in residents whom staff had known for decades.
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Dec 25, 2021 · Sister Rosemary Connelly, 90, for 52 years has led Misericordia, Chicago’s premier center for people with disabilities. Now, she’s shifting her focus to its newly created foundation.
