In The News
![](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/HeartWithSunRays.jpg)
Two New Directors Bring Expertise...
Editor’s Note: After this article was originally published, Ford Fish, a long-time Mercy Housing California Board member passed away. We will be forever grateful to Ford, who leaves behind a legacy and commitment to quality, affordable housing and new opportunities for thousands of California families. The new year brings changes to the Mercy Housing California
Read More![Two woman, one with a black sweater and another with a red and white sweater, are wearing blue gloves and sorting food items into shopping bags](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Volunteer_Story__food_bank-e1646086069958.jpg)
Volunteer Power
Stroll by Mercy Housing’s Heritage Homes community on a Monday morning and you will likely pass a throng of neighborhood residents greeting one another in a multitude of languages, while bags of fresh produce change hands and volunteers work up a sweat. From the ground floor of Heritage Homes, Mercy Housing California (MHC) operates one
Read More![A bird's eye view cut-out image of 290 Malosi's building](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Cover_and_290_Malosi_KO.png)
New Homes, New Opportunities...
The new year brings exciting changes to Sunnydale HOPE SF, the community-led transformation of one of San Francisco’s most vibrant but historically under-served neighborhoods. As families and seniors move into 290 Malosi, the first new affordable residence on the grounds of the original, former public housing community, residents of Sunnydale can see their years of
Read More![When I think of Home, it is here](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1917_MHSE_Q1Enews-1.png)
102 Reasons to Celebrate
For Mary Dorman, The Atrium is “home.” Just ask her granddaughter, Sarah, and she will tell you all about the love her grandmother has for Mercy Housing’s The Atrium at College Town. “If I could snatch her from Mercy Housing, I would have a long time ago,” Sarah explains. “But she’s like, ‘all of my
Read More![](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/HeartWithSunRays.jpg)
Mercy Housing announces next...
Angela Bruno will join Mercy Housing as the Chief Financial Officer, replacing Steve Spears as he retires at the end of March. Spears has been with the organization for ten years and during his time as CFO, Spears has been instrumental in the nonprofit’s strong growth in size and impact, while ensuring the long-term financial
Read More![](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Black-Owned-Business_crop.jpg)
Black History Month
It wasn’t until the late 1960s that February was declared “Black History Month.” Originally the idea of Historian, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was known as the “father of Black History,” “Black History Month” is both a celebration and reminder that Black history is American history. Did You Know? Carter Woodson first declared “Negro History
Read More![7th and Mission will have 258 homes for formerly homeless individuals](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/10-modular-1064-mission_WEB.jpg)
More Homes on the Way
Your donations over the holidays are going to make more homes possible in 2022. Your support helps us build more affordable homes around the country. There are currently 31 properties in development that will ultimately create 3,096 new homes. While we celebrate every new property opening, we continue to stay vigilant, seeking out future projects
Read More![](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/HeartWithSunRays.jpg)
Uniting Health and Housing To...
After steady reductions from 2010 to 2016, homelessness has increased steadily over the last four consecutive years. That means it’s more important than ever to do everything we can to ensure that once we move people off the streets and into housing, they have the support they need to move forward into hopeful futures. That
Read More![](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IsmaelGuerrero-headshot-7-2020_Featured_WEB.jpg)
Letter from President - Winter...
Welcome to 2022! Following many challenging months, one thing has remained constant – people’s resiliency to move forward, adapt, and be there for one another. Thank you for helping make 2021 a success. We could not have gotten through the year without the support and dedication of people like you. Here are just a few
Read More![Two children are making apple nachos on a table at a Mercy Housing building.](https://mercyhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MHL_BataviaApple2NOBG.png)
Apple Nachos... Yum!
The youth residents at Batavia Apartments in Illinois have been exploring healthy eating options. The children were able to expand their culinary palate by creating apple nachos — with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and mini chocolate chips. They were also able to create healthy fruit and yogurt parfaits using unique ingredients like dragon fruit and golden
Read MoreStay Up To Date
Get news on Mercy Housing and inspiring stories of change delivered to your inbox.