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EPIC's National Real Estate Practice...
The EPIC Educational Support Grant awarded 14 students in need with $3,000 each to go toward supporting higher education and brighter futures. DENVER, CO — Mercy Housing, the nation’s largest affordable housing organization, partnered with the National Real Estate Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants to provide students in need with this grant for
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CEO Retires from Nation’s...
Jane Graf, Mercy Housing’s President & CEO, is retiring—Mercy Housing is the largest affordable housing nonprofit and with a presence in 41 states, their role in addressing the affordable housing crisis is pivotal. Graf has announced her plan to retire in 2020 following a 32-year career with Mercy Housing—headquartered in Denver,CO. She came from
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City Selects Development Partners...
155 income-restricted rental units to be developed at two separate sites along future Bus Rapid Transit corridor Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) has selected two nonprofit development partners that combined are projected to build 155 income-restricted rental units on the East Colfax corridor. The selection results from a request for proposals, issued in late
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Villa de Vida Groundbreaking...
Adults with developmental disabilities will have new opportunities for independence thanks to a partnership between Mercy Housing California and Villa de Vida, Inc. The two nonprofit organizations broke ground May 28 on Villa de Vida, a new housing community with 54 apartments in Poway, California. Villa de Vida is designed to address the growing need
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Affordable Housing Finance -...
For 10 years, Affordable Housing Finance has honored Mercy Housing on their Top 50 Affordable Housing Owners. This year, the AHF 50 owners hold an impressive 7,127 developments that provide 672,007 affordable homes for families, seniors, veterans, and people with special needs from coast to coast. Read the complete list here>
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Hope for the Future — Earth Day...
Today is Earth Day and Mercy Housing is passionate about preserving the natural resources that are precious to so many communities. In our efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle—partnerships are our greatest ally. Green Hope is Mercy Housing’s environmental sustainability program spearheading these efforts. Here are a few highlights of what we’ve been doing to
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Staying Green
Mercy Housing’s Green Hope Initiative has led the way for our sustainability efforts. Reducing our energy and resource use isn’t a luxury with a hefty price tag—it’s essential and even saves Mercy Housing residents money on utilities. Partners are vital to our success. SAHF (Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future) is a nonprofit collaborative
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Thanks UnitedHealthcare—You're...
National Volunteer Week has been inspiring for Mercy Housing residents and partners this week. We thank everyone that’s come out and joined the community at our properties to help out. UnitedHealthcare and Mercy Housing recently teamed up for a volunteer project at Mercy Place Belmont in Belmont, NC, and they didn’t let a little rain
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Women of Mercy: Sister Rosie...
As Mercy Housing continues to celebrate Women’s History Month, we look to some of our long-time supporters to explore what home means to them. Since our beginning, strong women have nurtured the growth of Mercy Housing from a small Nebraska organization into one of the largest nonprofit owners, managers, and developers of affordable housing in
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Laugh, Love, and… Stretch?...
Staying active and socializing is important — for everyone — and especially for seniors! At Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Countryside Senior Apartments in Chicago, Illinois, residents have a Chair Yoga program, offering exercise and fun. Routine Chair Yoga classes have countless benefits for participants including improved balance, core, and most importantly, a way to come together
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