Mercy Housing’s newest Peace Pals vow to help end bullying
Community Matters Newsletter – Fall 2012 Fall in Iowa brings with it crisp morning air, warm autumn colors and of course the first day of school. But for many students, apprehensions about returning to school extend far beyond the expected first day jitters. “Bullying statistics released in 2010 indicate that about 160,000 children miss school every day out of … Continue reading »
Saturday, December 01, 2012 1:26:47 PM
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Mercy Housing Midwest Live in Hope
Thanks to the over 160 people who attended our second annual Mercy Housing Midwest lunch in Nebraska. At the event guests heard from Kimberly and her two daughters on their experience of moving out of Council Bluffs during the 2012 floods and into one of Mercy Housing’s properties in Omaha. Their experience in being involved … Continue reading »
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 4:24:55 PM
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Young residents make a community impact
The back-to-school season is an exciting time; however, it can also be a trying time for many students. Studies show that one out of every four kids is bullied and there are about 160,000 children that miss school every day out of fear of being bullied. Mercy Housing Peace Pal participants from Crestview Apartments in … Continue reading »
Saturday, October 01, 2011 5:47:58 PM
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Resident Spotlight: Girly Martens
When Girly Martens came to Mercy Housing's Mason Apartments last October, it was clear to Resident Services Coordinator, Chadi El-Khoury, that she and her two year old son, Joshua, were in desperate need of help. Continue reading »
Friday, July 09, 2010 11:00:32 AM
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