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Source: The Denver Post Article by Claire Martin Although Metropolitan State University of Denver student Birendra Dhakal has lived in the city since he was 13, he was shaped by his experience being born and raised in Nepal’s Goldhap refugee camp. In the self-portrait he took for “Picture Me Here,” an exhibit of Denver refugee

The government shutdown has dominated the airwaves since work in Washington DC came to a screeching halt 11 days ago. But what does a “government shutdown” mean for organizations like Mercy Housing and, more frighteningly, for the people we serve each day?

The newest addition to the available and affordable living options in Esparto is now buzzing with activity—children run to the playground at Mercy Housing’s Esperanza Crossing and residents have started to settle into the 40 one- to three-bedroom apartments. “Esperanza Crossing offers exactly what this community needs while strengthening the lives of its residents.” said

Take a look at some of the good work done over the past few months by Mercy Housing Staff and Partners in communities all across the nation. Mercy Housing California Received a $160,000 grant from Citi Foundation to develop a new model of affordable housing paired with health care. Sends its heartfelt congratulations to board member Tangerine Brigham, on the

In Charkita Moore’s household, education is a family affair. KeShaun, 11 years old, and his big brother Lorenzo, 13 years old, have lived and learned at Mercy Housing’s Lavergne Courts since 2001. “Charkita is working hard to get her Associates Degree and the boys both attend Chicago Jesuit Academy (CJA), a wonderful neighborhood prep school,” said Whitney Nash, Resident Services Manager at Lavergne Courts. “Chicago

Mercy Housing California partners to create 150 affordable homes and clinic in Sacramento In April, Mercy Housing California celebrated the opening of a new affordable community for low-income and formerly homeless residents in downtown Sacramento. 7th & H’s new 150 studio and one-bedroom apartments is a key component of the city and county’s effort to end chronic homelessness, provides

As a company that invests in strong vibrant communities, U.S. Bank is a natural partner for Mercy Housing. U.S. Bank and Mercy Housing have worked together for many years to build strong communities across the country. U.S. Bank often helps to finance affordable housing and also provides donations to support programming for residents. U.S. Bank builds communities by focusing on the foundations

Each day more than 15 million school-age children across the U.S. come home to an empty house. Among them, more than one million are in grades K-5. Research shows that high-quality afterschool programs can lead to improved attendance, behavior and coursework. In fact, students who participate in afterschool programs attend school regularly, exhibit better behavior, receive better grades and score higher on tests than those who

In September 2012, Mercy Housing California received two grants from The Women’s and Girls’ Fund of the Kern Community Foundation and the Dignity Health Community Grants Program in Bakersfield to fund the Thriving in Life Wellness and Youth Leadership Program pilot. The program was designed to inspire 20 southeast Bakersfield young women, including some from Madison Place, a Mercy Housing California property,