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Creating Lasting Memories: A...
“Summer is the best time to chase the sunsets and live in the sunshine.” – Unknown It is hard to believe that another summer has come and gone. For Mercy Housing residents across the country, summer was full of fun activities, celebrations, field trips, and more. Celebrations, Cooking Classes, and a Little Rock-n-Roll Mercy Housing
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Celebrating the Dedication of...
The new affordable housing community is home to low-income seniors and senior veterans who have experienced homelessness On September 18, representatives from Mercy Housing California joined city officials and community partners in celebration of Heritage Gardens, a brand-new affordable housing community for low-income seniors and senior veterans who have experienced homelessness in Long Beach, California.
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10 Facts About National Hispanic...
Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month was first introduced by California Congressman George E. Brown in 1968? Originally recognized as a commemorative week, U.S. Representative Esteban E. Torres, also from California, proposed to expand the national observance to one month. In 1989, then-President George W. Bush declared September 15 – October 15 as National
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Fostering Education: Building...
Three years ago, Sister Patsy was at her church working on gathering a group of young adults for a church activity when a couple, Caje and Janice Remedios, walked in and introduced themselves. During their conversation, Sister Patsy began discussing Mercy Housing and its mission to bring affordable housing and resident services to those most
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Social Impact Investment Made...
Mercy Community Capital (MCC) has provided a $250,000 social impact investment to The Friendship Bridge to support its microlending operations for women entrepreneurs in Guatemala. Based in Lakewood, Colorado, the Friendship Bridge supports clients from areas in Guatemala where access to capital is significantly restricted. These microloans help clients support and expand their businesses. Average
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S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms...
S&P Global Ratings, one of the leading providers of credit ratings in the country, has reaffirmed its ‘AA-‘ rating to Mercy Housing. Mercy Housing received this rating with a stable outlook, which is the highest rating to be obtained by nonprofit social housing providers. Substantial due diligence was required to obtain the rating. An issuer
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Celebrating the Dedication of...
Historic downtown hotel converted into permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Representatives from Mercy Housing California and Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) joined elected officials and others in a dedication celebration for the completion of the St. Clare at Capitol Park. The community located at 1125 9th Street was formerly the Capitol Park
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A Dream Fulfilled for Resident...
When Mercy Housing Mountain Plains Resident Services Coordinator Chantal was asked to lead the National Anthem for a Naturalization ceremony in Denver this Spring, she immediately felt honored. “I was excited and proud to have been selected for such a responsibility, she recently shared. “It was a moment to showcase my skills and patriotism, and
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Celebrating the Grand Opening...
Mercy Housing Northwest’s First Affordable Housing Community in Oregon Mercy Housing Northwest, in partnership with the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM), celebrated the grand opening of Mercy Greenbrae, marking Mercy Housing’s first affordable housing community in Oregon. Located on the former campus of Marylhurst University, founded by the Sisters in
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Hope and Healing: The Transformative...
Farrell Mike grew up in a big family on the west side of Chicago. He was a triplet and the youngest of 26 kids. Farrell witnessed a lot of violence growing up, and the final straw was when one of his childhood friends was shot while they were playing outside. In 1972, his mom moved
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