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Showing Up for Mental Health at...
On Wednesday, August 11, for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the grounds at Mather Veterans Village in Rancho Cordova teemed with residents, neighbors, resource providers, and a small cadre of loyal canines. More than one hundred community members strolled from booth to booth, connecting with 22 different exhibitors at Mather’s
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A Closer Look at Homelessness...
Sheltered vs. Unsheltered: Where do we stack up? California and New York both have comparatively high rates of homelessness per capita.* However, the two states’ homelessness crises don’t look the same. New York has more sheltered homeless people, while California has more unsheltered homeless people, making our crisis more visible. Shelter provides important health and
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Finally Home: A Conversation...
Mr. Charles Davis is used to advocating for himself. The journey to his current home in Mercy Housing California’s Madonna Residences was long and winding — but he looks back on it with pride. “After I moved in here, I felt more comfortable and more at ease with myself,” said Mr. Davis. “I didn’t have
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Three Questions for Kai Bluford...
Kai Bluford is a Resident Services Coordinator at Mercy Housing’s Madonna Residences in San Francisco. What drew you to this line of work? It’s part of my family background. I was a latchkey kid; my parents went to work and school full time, so I was raised by my grandma and my aunt. My grandma,
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Mather Veterans Village Dedication...
Celebrating the Completion of Additional Housing for Homeless and Disabled Veterans in Rancho Cordova, CA On October 12, 2021, Mercy Housing California, Nation’s Finest, the City of Rancho Cordova and the County of Sacramento celebrated the completion of all three phases of Mather Veterans Village, the first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled
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Seasons come and seasons go. But this summer felt a little different. With a sense of hope, we are turning the corner on this pandemic. Many of us are returning to regular activities. But the past twenty months have been particularly challenging for people living with low incomes. Daily, more Americans are realizing that there
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Back On Track
Your support to Mercy Housing allows residents to not only have homes, but also provides many with the Resident Services and programs that have helped them get back on track after the worst of the pandemic. You may remember Dominque, who had many challenges due to the pandemic. She was working full-time as a security
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Resident Spotlight: Jackie...
One young resident, Jackie, recently shared his experience in an essay that won him a grant from one of our longtime supporters, National Real Estate Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants! This EPIC Educational Support Grant will go toward Jackie’s educational expenses where he attends college at University of California, Santa Cruz. A part
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A Grant of EPIC Proportions...
Thanks to recent grants, many Mercy Housing residents can continue to pursue their academic dreams. We are honored to partner with the National Real Estate Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants for the fourth year in a row to offer the EPIC Educational Support Grant to Mercy Housing residents. The purpose of the grant
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Summer Exploration: New Experiences...
Summer turned up the heat on adventures across the Mountain Plains as kids made memories while experiencing something new! Out-of-School Time is a widely popular youth program at Mercy Housing that offers kids the opportunity to receive resources and support in a variety of ways. From homework help to healthy snacks, activities are focused on
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