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Mercy Housing Mountain Plains...
Denver, Colorado (02/04/15)–Mercy Housing Mountain Plains received a $10,000 grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The grant is part of Bank of America’s commitment to help local nonprofit organizations that are addressing the critical issues of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization in Denver. Bank of America’s goal is to help individuals and families regain
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Little Hats, Big Hearts
When Gloria Webster joined a crocheting class taught by Gail Rogers last year, she could neither crochet nor knit. But after the class ended, the two ladies were having so much fun they found themselves crocheting for four to five hours a day—and didn’t want to stop! “There’s only so many hats you and your
Read MoreMercy Housing and Payless ShoeSource...
This season, Payless ShoeSource is keeping it fashion AND philanthropy forward! Payless has partnered with Mercy Housing Colorado to give 25 of our youngsters some fancy footwear through their Payless Gives ™ – Shoes 4 Kids program. The international program – which reaches all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico and 11 Latin American countries –
Read MoreNew Leadership and Fond Farewells...
Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Board of Directors plays critical roles in establishing strategy and expanding the real estate and financial capacity of the organization. Through their efforts, they help thousands of people to escape homelessness and work towards greater economic self-sufficiency. This year, Mercy Housing Lakefront welcomed Onjada Haggard-Richardson and Tom Gates to the Board of
Read MoreBuy Books to Help Formerly-homeless...
Mercy Housing Lakefront residents recently published Postcards From the Edgy 2: Community Edition. These books make great holiday gifts! Please support the Art Therapy Program by purchasing copies. Each book costs $25. To order, contact Jimmy Conlon at jconlon@mercyhousing.org or (312) 447-4529.
Read MoreSo Much to Be Thankful For!...
The best way to start the Holiday Season is to take the time to be grateful for our blessings and celebrate the goodness in life. Thanks to volunteers from Capital One and Bank of America, hundreds of formerly homeless adults and at-risk children enjoyed healthy and positive activities this fall. Capital One sponsored and provided
Read MoreMercy Housing is participating...
Denver, Colorado (11/25/14) – Mark your calendar to support Mercy Housing for Colorado Gives Day on December 9, 2014. Coloradans will come together to support local nonprofits throughout the state like Mercy Housing. For the fifth consecutive year, Community First Foundation and First Bank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day. By donating to Mercy
Read MoreU.S. Bank partners with Mercy...
Denver, Colorado (11/14/14)–This year U.S. Bank has partnered with Mercy Housing as part of the Mercy Housing Home Is campaign. This campaign launches in November during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, and runs through the holiday season. The campaign will run from November 17, 2014 through January 9, 2015. The National Hunger & Homelessness
Read MoreMercy Housing Honored with Three...
DENVER, CO – Three Mercy Housing properties were honored with Affordable Housing Finance’s 10th Annual Readers Choice Awards for their innovativeness, community impact and creative problem solving. Mercy Housing Lakefront took home the Preservation Award for Pullman Wheelworks Apartments in Chicago, IL, while Mercy Housing California’s Caroline Severance Manor in Los Angeles and Coastside Senior
Read MoreRecord Breaking Loans Closed...
With ten months into the year, Mercy Loan Fund has already hit a record high for annual loan closings since it began 29 years ago. To date, Mercy Loan Fund has closed 13 loans, over $23 million lent to organizations in 8 states that turned to us for dollars otherwise unavailable. These funds have helped provide
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