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This past spring, 17 youth residents at the Lofts on Arthington, in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, participated in weekly art programming led by art instructors from Intuit Art Museum. Participants learned various art-making skills, including jewelry making, puppet creation, and clay sculpture, and enjoyed an educational field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago. They

City officials, community leaders, and residents gathered in the Colonial Heights neighborhood to celebrate the grand opening of The Heights on Stockton. This transformative new affordable housing development brings 200 high-quality apartment homes to one of Sacramento’s most historically underserved corridors. Developed by Mercy Housing California in partnership with the City of Sacramento, Sacramento Housing

Expansion to Tulsa helps to address the critical need for affordable housing across the region. As part of our ongoing mission to provide quality, affordable housing solutions across the country, we are proud to announce our expansion into Tulsa, OK. This strategic growth marks a significant step in addressing the increasing demand for affordable housing

Resilience From an early age, Jessica has been a survivor and strong self-advocate. After confiding in her mother about being molested by a family member, Jessica was told to “sweep it under the rug and keep it moving.” Jessica knew that was wrong and, at 15 years old, courageously left home to escape sexual abuse.

Yvette and her family have called Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Batavia Apartments home for six years. Yvette was a high school junior, having moved with her mom and two siblings from nearby Aurora, Illinois. “Moving to Batavia was very helpful to my mom because she was a single mother, so we needed help.” One Foot in

Thanks to the incredible generosity of The Lozier Foundation, this vibrant community of 156 one-and two-bedroom homes was gifted to Mercy Housing Mountain Plains in December. The Falgrove has great amenities including a community pool, and is located near shopping, restaurants and a public park. We are providing onsite resident services to the residents, centered

Exciting progress is unfolding in Savannah’s Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood and renovations are on schedule for the 76 apartment homes at Heritage Place! This revitalization is more than just a construction endeavor — it’s a celebration of history, community, and the promise of a brighter future. The Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood holds a special place in Savannah’s story. Established

Leaders from El Dorado County and Mercy Housing California celebrate the groundbreaking of 65 affordable apartments for families and veterans. Mercy Housing California, El Dorado County, and development partners celebrated the groundbreaking of El Dorado Haven. This new multifamily housing community will include 65 affordable rental apartments for families, with 15 homes reserved for veterans

For Resident Services Coordinator Ellie, the entire month of February revolves around heart health. As the American Heart Association (AHA) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, Ellie has been planning and hosting heart-health-themed programming for residents at 12th & River and Eagle Senior Village, two Mercy Housing communities where she leads resident services programming. “I

In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. relocated his family to Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood, a community that had become a focal point of housing discrimination. At the time, Black residents were systematically excluded from living in the predominantly White, middle-class areas of the city. Partnering with local Chicago activists, Dr. King aimed to challenge these