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Emma is a resilient, passionate member of the Mercy Greenbrae community in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Courage, determination, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting change have defined her journey. Emma began her adult life as a cast member at Walt Disney World, bringing beloved characters to life while quietly navigating the trauma of sexual assault.

With support from a $30,000 U.S. Bank Foundation grant, we are deepening our impact in support of our Housing Stability for Low-Income Families in Pierce County initiative. This one-year grant will fund eviction-prevention services for 570 residents across six affordable housing communities. It includes personalized outreach, rental assistance navigation, lease education, and proactive financial stability

It is a beautiful day in Vancouver, Washington. Sun washes the community room at Columbia Heights in warm golds. Through the windows, every shade of green fills the frame. Beyond their reach, an inviting blue beckon attendees to an art therapy class for all ages. Iryna, the class instructor, is readying the space. At each

As we celebrate the grand opening of Connection Angle Lake, we wanted to take a moment to pause and introduce you to one of our longtime community partners, The Arc of King County. In late 2015, The Arc of King County was invited to attend a resource event hosted by Mercy Housing Northwest. After that

The idea for a book fair at Trailview Apartments in Bellingham, WA began in December when Village Books, a local and beloved bookstore in Whatcom County, donated many books in hopes they would be given to residents. One of the main goals for our Mercy Scholars program is to improve literacy among school-aged youth. One

Over the first and second quarters of this year, our Philanthropy Team doubled in size. We would love to take this opportunity to introduce you to our newest team members, Sherene and Zoe. Please join us as we welcome them to the MHNW family. Sherene Thomas I’m the Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager at Mercy

In June, alongside our partners at The Arc of King County, we held a special panel discussion and conversation about the dire housing needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Arc of King County and Mercy Housing Northwest are partnering on Mercy Angle Lake Family Housing in SeaTac. When this brand-new community opens

In August 2024, Mercy Housing Northwest, in partnership with Whatcom Community Foundation, celebrated the grand opening of Mercy Millworks Family Housing on the waterfront near the Port of Bellingham. Half of the homes are two—and three-bedroom units, meeting a critical need for more affordable family housing in Whatcom County. Affordable and energy-efficient homes  Mercy Millworks

Established in August 1940, the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) serves over 5,100 households and approximately 11,317 people in Tacoma each month. THA’s mission is to provide high-quality, stable, and sustainable housing and supportive services to people in need. Just like Mercy Housing Northwest, partnerships are critically important to their mission. In 2017, THA acquired the

Next year, Mercy Housing Northwest and REACH Community Development will open a brand new 81-apartment home community near the Elmonica MAX Station in Beaverton. “People talk with me about the need for more affordable housing in Beaverton and every corner of NW Oregon,” said U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), who spoke at the groundbreaking celebration.