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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2020 Contact: Kate Peterson | 303.830.3443 | kpeterson@mercyhousing.org 26th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award recognizes best in affordable housing Washington, D.C. – The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) today announced that two Mercy Housing Northwest developments in Seattle are recipients of the Charles L. Edson Tax

The nation’s leading affordable housing nonprofit searches for an innovative changemaker to spearhead their racial equity initiatives. DENVER — Housing, racial, and social justice are at the core of Mercy Housing’s mission. With nearly 40 years of experience and a presence in 41 states, they serve over 45,000 residents with low incomes through affordable housing

The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) provision of the 1968 federal Fair Housing Act helped fight systemic racism in housing segregation and discrimination for people of color and especially those earning low incomes. It is part and parcel of the fight for civil rights that seeks to repair the decades of discriminatory practices and racial

Fishing is about fun, family, and feeling like you belong. Last year, Mercy Housing’s Fishing for Hip Hop event helped resident families explore a lake in Denver to do just that, feel welcome throughout their community. They learned to fish, received free rods and reels, and got to know a natural area that they hadn’t

We deeply value our relationship with our donors and supporters, and the trust you put in us to protect your privacy and security. In keeping with our culture of transparency and open communication, we want to share that Mercy Housing was recently contacted by Blackbaud, the donor management software company that hosts our fundraising database,

Converting older, deteriorating motels into housing for the homeless can be a gamble with limited wins. However, with sound planning and strategic implementation, easing California’s long-term homelessness crisis using similar strategies is doable, especially now, in light of recently approved state funding to help tackle the issue. This April, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled Project Roomkey,

Mercy Housing provides quality, evidence-based Out of School Time (OST) programming for hundreds of youth in California communities. The goal of OST is to supplement young residents’ educational and social-emotional learning to help them lay a strong foundation for academic and life success. While originally attended primarily by K-5th grade residents, these programs have expanded

Recently, we received a note of gratitude from a resident that touched our hearts, and keeps us steadfast in supporting Mercy Housing residents. “Me and my son would like to thank you for helping us with our rent during this pandemic. We have no family in Colorado. It’s just me and my son. Thank you

People have stepped up in amazing ways across the Mountain Plains to provide much-needed support during these challenging times. Every contribution is appreciated, and you are truly making a difference in the lives of so many residents! When Francis Peak View in Kaysville, Utah, called with a request for virtual tutoring, Vic did not hesitate.

As a young, single mother of two, Kathy moved into Mercy Housing’s Decatur Place Apartments in Denver with one goal in mind. She wanted to prove to herself and her kids that she could make it on her own and provide a good life for them all. For some, that might sound like an overwhelming