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Celebrating the Grand Opening...
The event also marked the groundbreaking of two additional buildings, creating another 184 affordable apartment homes Secretary Tomiquia Moss, Senator Scott Wiener, Mayor Daniel Lurie, Supervisor Shamann Walton, Executive Director Erin Curtis, and other community leaders joined Related California and Mercy Housing California to celebrate the grand opening of Amani and Nia, the two newest
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Finding Hope at Heritage Gardens...
My name is Laura, and I live at Heritage Gardens—a place I now proudly call home. Just saying that fills me with emotion, because a year ago, I didn’t have a home. I was living in my car, moving from place to place, never knowing where I’d sleep next. Having my own apartment is something
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The Kelsey Civic Center: San Francisco...
The Kelsey and Mercy Housing California proudly announce the opening of The Kelsey Civic Center, a deeply affordable, accessible, and inclusive community in the heart of San Francisco. The community was celebrated this week alongside Mayor Daniel Lurie, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, residents, and community partners. Located next to City Hall at 240 Van Ness Ave,
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Chad's second chance
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
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Hearing, health and hope
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
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Fighting food insecurity with...
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,
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Kudos for The Carlton
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
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Fatmah Farraj named CLIHTF's...
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
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Highlights from Moving Forward...
Nearly 300 guests gathered on September 24 for Moving Forward Together, an annual celebration that lifts the voices of the more than 6,000 people who call Mercy Housing Lakefront home. Annette, a Mercy Housing Lakefront resident, was one of the powerful voices who shared her story of resilience and hope from the stage. “When I
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Designing with purpose: The Hub...
Opened in October 2024, The Hub is a 30,000 sq. ft. transformational space that offers Sunnydale residents more than a modern facility — it provides a space to connect, share, and grow together. We recently caught up with Ian Ashcraft-Williams and Gregg Novicoff, the creative minds behind The Hub at Sunnydale, to talk about how
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