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National Catholic Sisters Week...
In honor of National Catholic Sisters Week, Mercy Housing would like to celebrate our special relationship with the Catholic Sisters who have sponsored our housing ministry for the past 39 years and had the vision to build the organization into the industry leader it is today. The Sisters of Mercy provided the initial financial resources
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Dear Mr. President, As the President & CEO of Mercy Housing, the nation’s leading affordable housing nonprofit, I reach out to you as a partner in hope. We share your belief that America’s success depends not on any one of us but on all of us. The need for affordable housing is at a historic
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4% is 100% Better
On December 27, Congress passed $900 billion in COVID-19 pandemic relief and $1.4 trillion in government funding through 2021. This included a big win for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC). What’s LIHTC? It’s the lifeblood of affordable housing — pronounced ‘lie-tech.’ Created in 1986 by the Reagan Administration, LIHTC is a vital funding source
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Construction Begins on Historic...
Mercy Housing California begins conversion of historic hotel into affordable apartments for people who are homeless. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Construction on the former Capitol Park Hotel, located at 1125 9th Street in the city’s downtown core, will transform the building into permanent supportive housing for individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Mercy Housing’s team of contractors
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3 Myths Debunked: Employed and...
At Mercy Housing, we don’t like saying ‘poor,’ but know it’s how many people refer to people earning extremely low incomes, or the ‘working poor.’ The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the working poor are people who “spend 27 weeks or more per year working or looking for work but their incomes are below
Read More7 Ways Affordable Housing Improves...
There are a lot of rumors and misinformation about affordable housing. The term “projects” has been unfairly used to stigmatize subsidized housing too. This all comes from misunderstandings about what affordable housing truly is, and how it affects neighborhoods. The research is clear — affordable housing is good for neighborhoods, and here are seven ways
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3 Housing Equity Questions with...
The notion that housing justice is social justice, is at the heart of Mercy Housing’s work. Without a stable place to call home, it’s near impossible to pursue a healthy, prosperous life. Here are three questions that put the importance of housing into perspective: 1. Where can a full-time minimum wage earner afford a home in
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3 Ways to Break Cycles of Poverty...
Generational poverty is heartbreaking, but breaking the cycle of poverty is possible. Dedicated communities and people like you can make a difference. What is the Cycle of Poverty? The vicious cycle of poverty, also known as generational poverty is understood by experts to be when at least two generations of a family are below the
Read MoreOur Commitment to Democracy...
A Letter from Mercy Housing’s President & CEO — Ismael Guerrero Mercy Housing is an organization committed to social justice. We do not believe our mission allows us to sit quietly during times of unrest and change, anger and hope. We stand by our Core Values of Respect, Justice, and Mercy. We respect the right
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Mercy Housing 2020 Highlights...
That was a tough year! But thanks to all our supporters, Mercy Housing was able to help thousands of families living with low incomes through 2020. We share these highlights as a thank you to residents, partners, volunteers, and staff for all your dedication and hard work. In 2020, Mercy Housing: Opened 6 new communities,
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