Misericordia Siblings, Families and Artist In All Supporters,
First and foremost, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and devotion to Misericordia Heart of Mercy. Throughout the years, you have been there for us in supporting our mission. Because of you, we are able to continue to provide the highest quality of residential care to our 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our most resident-centered event, The Artist in All, was scheduled for TODAY, May 20, 2020. However, due to the shelter-in-place regulations during this health crisis, The Artist in All will not be able to take place as it has in the past. The health and safety of our residents, staff, volunteers and guests are our number one concern and priority.
We are deeply saddened that we cannot be together in the Modern Wing of The Art Institute celebrating our wonderfully talented artists. They truly deserve all of the accolades from this exceptional event. However, the show must go on!
The Artist in All – Changing Colors will be a virtual event held on September 29, 2020.
The Art Therapy, Resource and Developmental Training programs have facilitated the creation of numerous beautiful paintings, hand-painted furniture and glass pieces, ceramics, jewelry and photography at Misericordia. All of the proceeds from this incredible event will go directly into our work opportunity program. We would not be able to continue these wonderful, life-affirming programs without your support.
We would like to acknowledge our Presenting Sponsor, the MAZZA FOUNDATION, and the many other generous sponsors who have already made this commitment for 2020.
Thank you for your continuous belief in our mission:
FGMK/Netrix Family of Companies
The Villers Family
The Hackett-Lien Family
Walter E. Heller Foundation
The Mead Family
Northern Trust
Bob and Jennie Soudan
Rick and Katie Hielscher
Jenny & P. Jay Fortner and Goldman Sachs
Bob and Connie Soudan
The Babjak Family
Friend of Misericordia
Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Charitable Foundation
The Family of Mackenzie Moore
Ernst & Young LLP
The Gallo Family
Price Insurance Family
The Omastiak Family (Company Match)
The Vodopic Family
The Early Family
Columbian Club Charitable Foundation
Frauncee L. Ladd (Company Match)
Stiefel Family
The Huening & Solomon Families
Eric Boockford
Tim and Wendy Grano
Margaret Buffini and Family
The Beaty Family
The Depa Family
Mullen Law Offices
Chapman and Cutler LLP
Practical Angel Framing
American Airlines
Sister Rosemary Connelly, our Executive Director, joins Bob and Jim Snediker and Caitlin Deptula, The Artist in All co-chairs, SIBS President Kelly Mayer and the entire SIBS Board in sincerely thanking you. Your continued support of our artists and the vital programs Misericordia provides for our residents on a daily basis ensures they enjoy highest quality of life possible.
We will have more details regarding this year’s The Artist in All – Changing Colors to follow.
If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship, please contact Lois Gates, at 773-273-4160 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..