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Fraud and scams are on the rise in the United States. According to a 2025 Pew Research survey, an alarming 73% of U.S. adults have experienced an online scam or attack. While Americans of all backgrounds are targeted, the harm to individuals and families with low incomes can be devastating. Judy, an 80-year-old resident of

Mercy Housing Lakefront partners with community organizations to provide residents with mental health programs that are tailored to the unique needs of each community. One of those mental health partnerships is with Association for Individual Development (AID), a 65-year-old nonprofit organization that serves individuals and families across the Fox Valley in Illinois. AID has been

Hundreds of affordable housing advocates flooded the capitol halls in Springfield, Illinois on April 15, 2026 to bridge our communities’ needs with housing policy decisions. Among them was Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Edgar Flagg III, Vice President of Real Estate Development, who represented Mercy Housing Lakefront in partnership with Illinois Housing Council. Edgar visited the offices

Key to our success is creating opportunities to identify resident leaders and then developing their advocacy skills to strengthen the communities where they live. In 2023, Mercy Housing Lakefront introduced Community Connect, quarterly gatherings across our properties that bring residents together to discuss shared interests and concerns and provide mutual aid. While every resident has

Deborah Burkart is a Managing Director of Supportive Housing at National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), a leading non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits. Since joining NEF in 1992, she has underwritten supportive housing and affordable assisted living investments for NEF’s funds for a wide range of populations facing barriers. Because of her efforts, NEF

At an early age, Chad enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together. It’s no surprise that when he entered the U.S. Marine Corps, he was assigned to work on CH53C Stallion helicopters as an engine mechanic. “We tore them down, rebuilt them and tested them, and then they would be installed on the

For many years, Peggy, age 78, was a caregiver for her mother and boyfriend. She was glad to care for them during their time of need, but it also took a toll on her physical and mental health. “I knew I was under stress each time I was a caregiver, but didn’t realize the extent

Even with secure housing, many residents are concerned about affording nutritious food due to the escalating cost of groceries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, grocery prices have risen 29% since February 2020, which disproportionately impacts those on fixed or low incomes. Thanks to a generous grant from the Little Company of Mary Sisters,

We were honored with The Polk Bros. Foundation Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award for our preservation and rehabilitation of the Carlton Apartments in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. On June 26, the Real Estate Development team received the prestigious award at the annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs).   68 homes preserved This award recognizes the incredible work

We’re thrilled to share that Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Fatmah Farraj, Vice President of Operations, was named President of the Board of Directors at the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund (CLIHTF). Since 1989, CLIHTF’s mission has been to provide low-income individuals and families in Chicago with access to stable, quality, safe, affordable housing by investing in