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What We're Building: Homes, Retail,...
CASALA Opened in late 2019, Casala is now a thriving community providing 55 homes to families with low incomes, including 41 homes for long-time residents and 14 homes for newcomers to the neighborhood. The building has been celebrated for its striking architectural features and resident friendly design. Residents enjoy the second floor outdoor courtyard with
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Breaking Ground at the Hub...
Our work at Sunnydale HOPE SF is driven by our belief that the ability of young people to develop into successful adults improves dramatically with an affordable home in a safe neighborhood and the support to learn, grow, and play. At the heart of this neighborhood revitalization will be the new Sunnydale Hub, a space
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Help Us Build The Hub
Mercy Housing California’s Build the Hub Capital Campaign provides individuals, foundations, nonprofit partners, and businesses with the opportunity to change the lives of Sunnydale residents. Unique among our construction projects, Build the Hub is primarily a fundraising effort. We need your help so the children and families of one of San Francisco’s most under-served communities
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Change-Makers: Meet Mercy Housing...
Mercy Housing California’s Leaders at Sunnydale HOPE SF Drive Big Changes Rooted in Community Standing on the steps of Sunnydale’s old, worn-down youth center, Freeda Rawson, Associate Director of Resident Services, and David Fernandez, Transformation Project Director, can’t help but envision what will soon take its place. When Mercy Housing California completes construction of the
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Resident Voices - LeRoy
Resident Voices offers residents a platform to share their voices with the greater community. We applaud all those who have the interest to share their thoughts with us! Northern Heights is a family property located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The 96-unit family community offers a variety of Resident Services programming that supports residents to
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Resident Stories - Julie
Julie and her two small children slept on the floor the first night in their new home. After escaping an abusive relationship, they had little more than the clothes on their backs. Julie fought hard to provide a safe home for her kids and was grateful to find stable housing for her family at Mercy
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The Faces Of St. Catherine Residence...
Lolita struggled with alcohol and substance use for many years. In 2016, she went through a messy divorce, after which she had difficulty finding stable housing for herself and her younger son. Her turning point came when her older son, then in his early twenties, had to take her to a rehabilitation center one night.
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Growing Community at Marian Housing...
Georgia, 74, has lived at Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Marian Housing Center in Racine for over twelve years. Prior to finding Marian Housing Center, Georgia had a mini stroke which drastically impacted her health for the long term. She spent significant amounts of money on medical bills, causing financial strain, and was looking for a more
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What’s Happening at Sunnydale...
Walking around San Francisco’s Sunnydale neighborhood these days, you can feel the excitement building. Dozens of families are moving into beautiful new homes, young people are back in school and the sounds of new construction are a constant reminder of change and opportunity. In partnership with HOPE SF, a bold San Francisco initiative focused on
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San Francisco’s Mission District...
The Mission District is among San Francisco’s most diverse neighborhoods, and for more than 100 years has been the hub of Latinx culture and business in the city. It’s also among the city’s most rent-burdened communities, with about 35% of residents paying more than 30% of their income on housing. New construction hasn’t kept pace
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