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Building Homes and Building Leaders:...
Each year, Mercy Housing California (MHC) is proud to partner with tomorrow’s affordable housing leaders as they advance in their chosen careers by interning with our real estate development teams. We recently welcomed three incredibly talented interns to our Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles offices, and sat down to chat with them about their
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San Francisco’s Mission District...
The Mission District is among San Francisco’s most diverse neighborhoods, and for more than 100 years has been the hub of Latinx culture and business in the city. It’s also among the city’s most rent-burdened communities, with about 35% of residents paying more than 30% of their income on housing. New construction hasn’t kept pace
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With $250,000 Investment, Partners...
After a challenging year, residents of the Land Park Woods community in Sacramento found true cause for celebration on September 28, as around 150 children, caregivers, and supporters gathered to launch the Armstead Academy. Fueled by a $250,000 contribution to Mercy Housing California (MHC) from Mr. Arik Armstead, Defensive End for the San Francisco 49ers
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Staff Highlight - Diana
Congratulations on your promotion Diana! Meet our new Resident Services Manager in the Southwest who is making a difference in the lives of residents each and every day! It is time to celebrate with Diana as she takes on a new role as Resident Services Manager in the Southwest! Diana joined Mercy Housing in 2017
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Resident Voices - Christina...
Meet Christina, a Mercy Housing resident at Francis Peak View in Utah who shared her personal story of overcoming adversity. Resident Voices offers residents a platform to share their voice with the greater community. We applaud all those who have the interest to share their thoughts with us! Francis Peak View is a family property
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Lights, Camera, Action! Variety...
The Mercy Housing Mountain Plains Live, At-Home Variety Show was a huge success thanks to amazing support from you! Friends and supporters from across the Mountain Plains region were wowed on October 6th, with a fun-filled night of incredible performances and inspiring resident stories! Our emcee, Al Jackson (stand-up comedian, writer, TV/radio personality, and talk
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Letter from Doug Shoemaker | Autumn...
If you had asked me ten years ago to predict the next phase of California’s homelessness crisis, I would have expressed an optimism that’s wound up being challenging to sustain. Just like each of you, I’ve been dismayed by the stubbornness of this crisis. Not a single one of our neighbors should be living in
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CHEFS Get Cooking at 1064 Mission...
Walk past Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco’s (ECS’s) Canon Kip Senior Center and you might get a whiff of something delicious. For more than 15 years, ECS has changed lives through their Conquering Homelessness through Employment in Food Services or “CHEFS” program. Participants, primarily people experiencing homelessness, master all the skills necessary to run
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What We’re Building
Mercy Housing California is currently constructing a whopping 17 new communities with permanent supportive housing throughout the state. Once complete, these residences will provide homes to about 1,590 individuals and families and expand our reach in high-need areas such as Los Angeles and the East Bay Area. Enjoy a sneak peek at three new communities
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GUEST COMMENTARY: Uprooting...
Authored by Mercy Housing California’s partners at ALL HOME, the Bay Area’s leading driver of region-wide solutions to disrupt the cycles of poverty and homelessness, reduce racial disparities, and create more economic mobility opportunities for extremely low-income people. For more information about All Home or to get involved in their work, reach out to Edie
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