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Lyn and Corya: a mother's support,...
For Lynleada “Lyn,” believing in her daughter was never optional, it was the assignment. Long before college acceptance letters and valedictorian speeches, Lyn simply wanted her daughter, Corya to have opportunities she never had herself. While Lyn did not attend college, she made sure Corya understood the importance of discipline, exposure, and staying focused from
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Building leadership skills and...
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
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The Paragon Grand Opening
This spring brought the addition of new affordable housing to the Greenville area. The Paragon Apartments in Mauldin, SC, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 26. Sited on 4.7 acres conveniently located near shopping, dining, and other services, this new development provides 88 units, including one-, two, and three-bedroom apartments
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Opening Educational Doors
“It’s not as scary as I thought.” That’s what one student shared after returning from a Spring Break college tour for Atlanta area students who live in MHSE family communities. At Mercy Housing Southeast, Academic Enrichment – one of the four pillars of resident services offered at MHSE Family properties — is about creating exposure
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Reaching for new heights: Breaking...
Earlier this year, we proudly broke ground on Astraea at Loretto Heights, a new affordable housing community with 100 apartment homes for families located on the historic Loretto Heights University campus in Southwest Denver. Construction officially began following a breakfast and groundbreaking ceremony in March that brought together partners, supporters, and community leaders to celebrate
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Construction partner Suffolk's...
At Mercy Housing California, we know that delivering high-quality, service-enriched affordable housing takes more than great buildings — it takes committed partners. We are proud to spotlight Suffolk, a general contractor on our recently opened 600 Seventh Street community in San Francisco, whose support for residents has continued well beyond construction. Suffolk’s culture of community
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Building toward recovery: Cypress...
In Paradise, California, a powerful milestone in the town’s long‑term recovery was celebrated with both reflection and hope. Mercy Housing California and Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) gathered with community leaders, partners, and residents for a joint grand opening of Cypress Lane Family Apartments and a groundbreaking for Cypress Lane Senior Apartments — two developments
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Breaking ground on progress:...
On April 9, leaders from Mercy Housing California, Nation’s Finest, the City of Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento County gathered alongside Congressman Ami Bera to celebrate a major milestone: the groundbreaking of Mather Veterans Village Phase IV. Located on the former Mather Air Force Base, the Village is the Sacramento region’s first dedicated affordable housing community
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Turning Challenges Into Progress:...
Mercy Housing was an early adopter of central heat pump water heater systems for multifamily and being a leader in new electrification technology does not come without challenges. When the heat pump water heating project began at Presentation Senior in San Francisco, no one was aware that the outdated plumbing infrastructure system would reject the
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Celebrating the Goundbreaking...
Mercy Housing Northwest and Open Doors for Multicultural Families broke ground on their newest affordable housing community in South King County, the Kent Multicultural Village (MCV). The groundbreaking celebration featured speakers and partners who have been instrumental in making this development possible. The Kent Multicultural Village will feature more than 230 apartment homes for residents
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