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Resident, Volunteer and Future...
Yvette and her family have called Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Batavia Apartments home for six years. Yvette was a high school junior, having moved with her mom and two siblings from nearby Aurora, Illinois. “Moving to Batavia was very helpful to my mom because she was a single mother, so we needed help.” One Foot in
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Unveiling The Falgrove
Thanks to the incredible generosity of The Lozier Foundation, this vibrant community of 156 one-and two-bedroom homes was gifted to Mercy Housing Mountain Plains in December. The Falgrove has great amenities including a community pool, and is located near shopping, restaurants and a public park. We are providing onsite resident services to the residents, centered
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Historic Heritage Place
Exciting progress is unfolding in Savannah’s Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood and renovations are on schedule for the 76 apartment homes at Heritage Place! This revitalization is more than just a construction endeavor — it’s a celebration of history, community, and the promise of a brighter future. The Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood holds a special place in Savannah’s story. Established
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New Affordable Family Housing...
Leaders from El Dorado County and Mercy Housing California celebrate the groundbreaking of 65 affordable apartments for families and veterans. Mercy Housing California, El Dorado County, and development partners celebrated the groundbreaking of El Dorado Haven, a new multifamily housing community that will include 65 affordable rental apartments for families, with 15 homes reserved for
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From the Heart for the Heart...
For Resident Services Coordinator Ellie, the entire month of February revolves around heart health. As the American Heart Association (AHA) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, Ellie has been planning and hosting heart-health-themed programming for residents at 12th & River and Eagle Senior Village, two Mercy Housing communities where she leads resident services programming. “I
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How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's...
In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. relocated his family to Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood, a community that had become a focal point of housing discrimination. At the time, Black residents were systematically excluded from living in the predominantly White, middle-class areas of the city. Partnering with local Chicago activists, Dr. King aimed to challenge these
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The Dignity, Love, and Warmth...
Arnold was a Washington State Park Ranger for 25 years. He met his wife at a Washington State Park. But when his wife was diagnosed with kidney failure, he decided to step away from his career to care for his family. With his wife making multiple weekly trips to an Olympia dialysis center and in need
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Mercy Housing announces new California...
Mercy Housing, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Tiffany Bohee as the new President of Mercy Housing California, effective January 6, 2025. A recognized leader in urban development and community transformation, Bohee will lead the organization’s statewide operations, including real estate development, fundraising, resident services, and local and state policy initiatives. Mercy Housing
Read MoreBright Future Ahead: Crystal...
Crystal’s educational and career goals were shaped by the challenges and support she had received throughout her life. “Mercy Housing played a pivotal role in my journey,” she recently shared. The recipient of a 2024 National Real Estate Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants annual EPIC Educational Support Grant, Crystal credits Mercy Housing and
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Hearts United: A Night of Generosity...
Thank you to everyone who attended Power of Home and contributed to making this year’s annual event a resounding success! Your generous support and participation are essential to the success of Mercy Housing Southeast’s (MHSE) resident services programs. Thanks to your contributions, we will continue to provide crucial resources such as Out-of-School time programming, financial
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