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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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Acquisition/Predevelopment...
Mercy Community Capital closes its sixth loan with the Cesar Chavez Foundation to support its Firestone Apartments project in South Gate, California. Mercy Community Capital (MCC) has provided $4.9 million in total financing to Cesar Chavez Foundation to support the acquisition and predevelopment needs of the Firestone Apartments project in South Gate, California. The loan
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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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A Night of Generosity and Joy:...
Thank you to everyone who attended Power of Home and contributed to making this year’s annual event a resounding success! We raised close to $500,000 — a new record, thanks to you! Your generous support and participation continue to make a significant impact on Mercy Housing Mountain Plains’ resident services programming. Thanks to your contributions,
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Carlton Apartments Wins Award...
We are proud to share that Mercy Housing Lakefront was honored with the prestigious 2024 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award in the HUD Preservation category for the Carlton Apartments. The Carlton Apartments provides permanent supportive housing to 68 residents in Chicago’s vibrant Uptown community. As a result of the year-long rehabilitation, Carlton residents
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A Day to Celebrate! The Hub Opens...
Transformational 30,000 sq. ft. Community Center includes a new Wu Yee Children’s Services Early Learning Center and a new clubhouse for the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. Mercy Housing California (MHC), Related California, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, and Wu Yee Children’s Services, in collaboration with community leaders, capital campaign donors,
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