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Take a look at some of the good work done over the past few months by Mercy Housing Staff and Partners in communities all across the nation. Mercy Housing California Received a $160,000 grant from Citi Foundation to develop a new model of affordable housing paired with health care. Sends its heartfelt congratulations to board member Tangerine Brigham, on the
Read MoreRESIDENT PROFILE: The family...
In Charkita Moore’s household, education is a family affair. KeShaun, 11 years old, and his big brother Lorenzo, 13 years old, have lived and learned at Mercy Housing’s Lavergne Courts since 2001. “Charkita is working hard to get her Associates Degree and the boys both attend Chicago Jesuit Academy (CJA), a wonderful neighborhood prep school,” said Whitney Nash, Resident Services Manager at Lavergne Courts. “Chicago
Read MoreCommunity Matters: Groundbreakings...
Mercy Housing California partners to create 150 affordable homes and clinic in Sacramento In April, Mercy Housing California celebrated the opening of a new affordable community for low-income and formerly homeless residents in downtown Sacramento. 7th & H’s new 150 studio and one-bedroom apartments is a key component of the city and county’s effort to end chronic homelessness, provides
Read MoreDonor Spotlight: U.S. Bank...
As a company that invests in strong vibrant communities, U.S. Bank is a natural partner for Mercy Housing. U.S. Bank and Mercy Housing have worked together for many years to build strong communities across the country. U.S. Bank often helps to finance affordable housing and also provides donations to support programming for residents. U.S. Bank builds communities by focusing on the foundations
Read MoreIt takes a village to raise a child:...
Each day more than 15 million school-age children across the U.S. come home to an empty house. Among them, more than one million are in grades K-5. Research shows that high-quality afterschool programs can lead to improved attendance, behavior and coursework. In fact, students who participate in afterschool programs attend school regularly, exhibit better behavior, receive better grades and score higher on tests than those who
Read MoreGirl students thriving in Bakersfield...
In September 2012, Mercy Housing California received two grants from The Women’s and Girls’ Fund of the Kern Community Foundation and the Dignity Health Community Grants Program in Bakersfield to fund the Thriving in Life Wellness and Youth Leadership Program pilot. The program was designed to inspire 20 southeast Bakersfield young women, including some from Madison Place, a Mercy Housing California property,
Read MoreThe 2013 Power of Home Breakfast...
On Friday, September 27, 2013, 350 guests gathered at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Wash., in support of Mercy Housing Northwest. The annual fundraiser, the Power of Home Breakfast, raises vital funds for residents to access onsite supportive services at our properties in Washington State. Our program speakers enlightened and inspired everyone with their stories
Read MoreMercy Loan Fund receives $1,347,000...
Mercy Loan Fund receives $1,347,000 financial assistance award from U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund – Allocation provides local affordable housing developers funding needed to rebuild healthy communities
Read MoreStewards of Affordable Housing...
Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) and its eleven members, who, like Mercy Housing, are all non-profit affordable housing providers, are embarking today on an endeavor to enroll newly eligible affordable housing residents in Medicaid or subsidized insurance through the newly formed health insurance exchanges. “Our goal is to use the affordable housing our members provide
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