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155 income-restricted rental units to be developed at two separate sites along future Bus Rapid Transit corridor Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) has selected two nonprofit development partners that combined are projected to build 155 income-restricted rental units on the East Colfax corridor. The selection results from a request for proposals, issued in late

At the young age of 16 and after months of struggling, Ashley was diagnosed with endometriosis by a local physician in her hometown of Kaysville, Utah. Although prescription medication helped Ashley manage the painful symptoms of the disorder, after just a couple years of treatment she had become addicted to her medication. Dependent on a

Adults with developmental disabilities will have new opportunities for independence thanks to a partnership between Mercy Housing California and Villa de Vida, Inc. The two nonprofit organizations broke ground May 28 on Villa de Vida, a new housing community with 54 apartments in Poway, California. Villa de Vida is designed to address the growing need

Over spring break, 15 students in the Mercy Academic Achievement Program (MAAP) took an epic journey to Los Angeles to tour the UCLA Campus and visit the Museum of Tolerance. MAAP is a middle school program that increases higher education opportunities for young people living in Marina Vista and Alder Grove. Sacramento-based staff Felicia and

1491 Sunnydale Avenue is currently under construction and will provide studio, one, two and three bedroom apartment homes as part of the Sunnydale redevelopment project.  The community will have 55 total units with the majority of the apartments designated for the relocation of existing Sunnydale residents.  13 affordable apartments will be available to the general

How do you save money while improving quality of life? Most people’s first answer wouldn’t be ‘efficient energy use and water-saving upgrades.’ Though it’s a mouthful, these sustainability measures are transforming the lives of families in need. Not Just a Luxury Anymore For far too long sustainable building and energy use was seen as a

Not one location in the U.S. can expect a cooler-than-average summer this year, according to the National Weather Service. The latest forecast is calling for hotter-than-usual weather, especially along the east and west coasts and the southern U.S. Here are five tips for beating the heat this summer: Block out the sun. Keeping the shades

We have submitted a public comment in opposition to HUD’s proposed mixed-status rule that could cause over 100,000 people to be evicted from their homes, including more than 55,000 children who are U.S. citizens or have legal status. HUD argues that the proposed rule is necessary to address long wait lists for housing assistance, while

A healthy life shouldn’t be a luxury. Unfortunately, for too many people that earn low incomes, a healthy lifestyle can be hard to come by. To eat well and exercise, it takes a little extra time and money—the things that families, seniors, and veterans in need don’t always have in surplus. Mercy Housing and many

Guest blog by Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, Director, Salud America!, UT Health San Antonio Latinos lack access to affordable housing. But policies and practices are emerging to create affordable housing and keep renters in their homes, which can boost Latino health equity. Where you live is linked to how healthy you are. Sadly, U.S. Latino