We are calling all volunteers to help with the 2023 The Artist in All Event. The Artist in All takes place Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago located at 159 E. Monroe.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE SCHEDULED DURING THE ACTUAL EVENT ON JULY 19 REQUIRE THE INDIVIDUAL TO PURCHASE A TICKET TO THE EVENT.
Click here to sign up to volunteer! 2023 AIA Volunteer Sign Up: 2023 The Artist in All Volunteer Sign up (signupgenius.com)
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Biggam at
Misericordia is blessed to have over 37 acres of beautiful land that our residents, families and staff enjoy. Through the Day Services program, Sharon Metzger and our residents have designed a Garden Walk Brochure for families, staff and residents to enjoy. Over the past few years, our residents have really taken ownership of various gardens on campus. The next time you are on campus, please take the tour to see all of the residents' hard work and enjoy the scenery.
Click here for the Garden Walk Brochure. Enjoy!
Tina Stendardo
VP of Programs
During July, Misericordia is recognizing the hard work and dedication of the “QIDPs” or better known as the “Qs”. There will be an Appreciation Event on July 12th, which will include a catered luncheon, staff gifts and raffles.
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs) oversee the needs of the residents, including their programs, goals, medical/dental needs, community outings and nearly all facets of daily life. QIDPs work closely with Supervisors, DSPs (Direct Service Providers) and parents/guardians to ensure quality care and programming for all residents. The House Managers and Environmental Coordinators are also instrumental in providing for the needs of the residents.
Please send an email or written note of thanks and appreciation directly to your residents’ Qs/House Managers/Environmental Coordinators during the month of July.
In addition, we need six volunteers to help set-up, greet the staff and clean-up at the July 12th luncheon. For more details and to sign-up, please go to this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAE2DA7FBC52-qidp1
Thank you,
Lisa Masucci & John Butler
MFA’s Staff Appreciation Coordinators
Review the Dinner Menu choices Click here!
Make your reservations for the Benefit on Sunday August 27, 2023 Click here!
*If you need detailed instructions Click here!
But first, please remember to:
You can also:
If you have questions or will need assistance making your Dinner Reservations, please contact the Reservations Chairs and we will be happy to help.
Diane & David Carpenter
phone 630-476-4257 (Diane)
by Linda Buchalo
Our last stop on the tour of Misericordia residences is the Heart of Mercy Village. You might mistake the nine homes that make up the Village as a suburban development, but look again—these lovely homes are nestled together within the Misericordia campus. The homes were built in 1983–1984 on the northeast corner of the campus. Each home is unique, primarily brick, but differs slightly, making this part of campus look very much like a typical neighborhood. Each home has its own patio for outdoor dining or taking advantage of nice weather.
Within the last ten years, the homes were remodeled. The wallpaper came down to make way for a more modern look. The patios were updated—each now has two large tables, a rocking swing, and a grill. Amina Grace Gardens was constructed within the Village and provides a beautiful landscape with various plantings, including pear trees and vegetable gardens.
"The SIBS Board of Misericordia was founded by Lois Gates in 1993 with members who are still active in the community. It’s purpose was to increase involvement of siblings of Misericordia residents. Increasing sibling engagement is needed now more than ever, and we need your help! Quarterly newsletters will begin to support this effort."
Click here to read the Sibs Quarterly Newsletter and see what the Misericordia Siblings are working on.
Click here to learn more about the prizes and purchase Raffle tickets.
Click here to download the Cash/Car/Grand Raffles Flyer/Solicitation Letter to send to your family, friends and work colleagues to help the MFA generate more raffle sales.
Go to www.mfabenefit.org to learn more about the Misericordia Family Association 63rd Annual Benefit!
With the updated guidance from IDPH, Covid-19 vaccinations are no longer mandatory. Staying up to date with required vaccines and boosters is, however, highly recommended as a component of infection prevention. With this in mind, effective June 1, 2023, Misericordia will no longer mandate employees and volunteers to be up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters. Please do consider maintaining your status.
Well-fitted masks are required of all employees and visitors in McAuley. All other areas on campus will be mask optional unless the risk is high, based on:
Please ask the Director or AVP if you have any questions.
Mary Pat O'Brien, Executive Vice President
During June, Misericordia is recognizing the following departments, and there will be an Appreciation Luncheon on June 20th for these employees, with gifts and raffles:
We need three volunteers to help set-up, greet the staff and clean-up at the June 20th luncheon. For more details and to sign-up, please go to this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eacae2da7fbc52-june#/
In addition, we are asking that families write notes of thanks and appreciation to the staff in these departments and email them to us at
Thank you,
Lisa Masucci & John Butler
MFA’s Staff Appreciation Coordinators
This week we are highlighting the Benefit Silent Auction. As always, Misericordia families have been gracious and generous with both their time and their treasure giving us a great start on our offerings.
At this time, we are looking for some help. We have listed several items on the GiveSmart site (click below) and we are hoping that you will take a look and help us with some underwriting* so that we can offer these on our Silent Auction. And, as always, if you have any ideas, experiences, items or contacts, please get in touch. Thank you!
Margaret Dillon
Click here to see the Silent Auction items in need of underwriting. * Underwriting entails donating funds to obtain the item(s) which will be auctioned at the event. Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to Misericordia. You are not purchasing the item for yourself.
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