The MFA General Meeting was held last Sunday, April 13, 2025, in the Jean Marie Ryan Center at Misericordia. The meeting was well attended. We were given valuable information from Father Jack and senior staff about current and future initiatives and plans. We elected a slate of new and continuing MFA Board members.
For those who were unable to attend, please click the play button on the image to watch the meeting.
Deborah and Scott Early, MFA Chairs
by Linda Buchalo
As part of the Misericordia community, we know that groups from all over the country look to Misericordia as the model for caring for people with disabilities. In fact, some families have relocated to the Chicago area for the express purpose of having their children reside at Misericordia Home. What makes this place so special?
At its very core, the culture of Misericordia is driven by five specific values, which are exemplified by residents, staff, families, and the organization itself. These values, collectively known as A Community of Believers, make Misericordia the community that it is—a group of individuals connected by common beliefs and values.
One of our most resident-centered events returns to the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago on Tuesday, May 20! We invite you to attend and view the more than 240 works created by our resident artists in Misericordia’s 10 art studios.
Purchase your Artist in All tickets!
For event and sponsorship information, please review our 2025 AIA Sponsorship Brochure, and visit our 2025 event website at: https://AIA2025.givesmart.com
or contact Anne Mills – 773-273-2730 |
Volunteers Needed:
AIA Event Volunteer Opportunities
Artwork Pickup
To ensure the safety of residents on medical appointments after receiving pre-appointment sedation, Misericordia must have two people attend with the resident – one who can drive the vehicle and one who can be with the resident and monitor for possible adverse reactions due to the sedation. Misericordia has always partnered with families when it comes to outside medical appointments and is grateful for all that families do to assist in getting their loved one to and from. Being a volunteer driver will allow you to help a family that may not be able to independently drive their loved one to an appointment for various reasons.
The 2025 Together for Choice (TFC) Conference will take place at Misericordia from June 18 to 20. This year’s conference will invite speakers and attendees from across the country to share best practices in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Topics will include policy updates, fundraising strategies, workforce recruitment and retention, and the impact of collaboration.
To learn more about TFC, click here, and stay tuned for more details about the conference.
If you’ve logged into your Parent Portal recently, you may have noticed some updates to the format. To help familiarize you with these changes, we wanted to share the following instructions:
If you have any questions about Parent Portal, email Jack Mayer at
by Marlo Cohen
We wanted to share a bit about how the incredible staff at McAuley Residence has made a positive impact supporting our daughter, Isabel, and our family during her first year at Misericordia.
When we arrived, we were all a little flustered with the unavoidable whirlwind of activity and our emotions. Then one of Isabel’s nurses quoted us a line from Rocky to help us remember her name. Having someone make you laugh in a stressful moment is a kindness. She lightened the mood, and just like that, it was easier to trust others with Isabel and let go a little.
During April, Misericordia will recognize the following departments, and there will be an appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, April 9th:
Housekeeping whose work impacts the quality of life for our residents and the entire community.
Laundry, which provides clean linens and clothing to many areas on campus.
Kitchen/Food Services, which prepare meals for residents on campus, Misericordia events and special events.
Misericordia Businesses, which includes the Greenhouse Inn Restaurant, Heartstrings Gift Shop, the Sweetheart Shoppe in Glenview, and the Hearts and Flour Bakery Drive Thru & Café.
Click here to read the March 2025 issue of Campus Connections.
Stay up-to-date with all of the information, training, and support that Misericordia provides to our wonderful staff! Everyone will benefit from reading Campus Connections!
To view previous Campus Connections click on Misericordia Info in the menu bar at the top of the page, and then click on Campus Connections.
Help us make a difference in our community.
Heart & Soil, our new composting and employment opportunity program, is operated by Misericordia residents alongside their dedicated staff. The composting team will be launching their services to the Misericordia community starting April 2025.
Please note, the program is currently operating in a limited radius and participation eligibility is limited by how much ground they can cover per day. People can share their info on the initial sign-up form to help the program determine if they are within our operation radius. They plan to expand that radius as they grow, and more sign-ups outside their current radius will help determine potential expansion.
For more information or questions about composting services, please email
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