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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

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

Rahel’s life was thrown into chaos when she decided to leave her home out of fear for the safety of her children, who were two and five years old at the time. But it wasn’t just her home life that was upended. To escape completely, she also quit her job without a backup plan. Desperate

2024 was another banner year for Mercy Housing Northwest’s real estate development. With more than 1,400 homes in the development pipeline, brand-new affordable communities are sprouting up in Bellingham, Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver, and the Portland Metro area. With this in mind, we wanted to share some key highlights from another stellar year for our development

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

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

The importance of community partnerships cannot be overstated. Sponsors are crucial in advancing our mission to create and maintain affordable, stable housing complemented by essential onsite services for residents. Whether directly contributing to constructing Mercy Housing Southeast communities or supporting resident programming through volunteerism, their involvement is key to making it all possible. We are

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

When it comes to decarbonization, solar panels get quite a bit of flash and marketing – and rightfully so, as they save people a lot of money while reducing our reliance on a power grid that burns fossil fuels. However, its sibling in decarbonization tends to be overlooked: electrification. Electrification, or the retrofit of a

In preparation for the grand opening of The Hub at Sunnydale, an interfaith blessing ceremony was held on September 25 to celebrate unity, diversity, and the vibrant community it serves. Representatives from Mercy Housing and faith traditions across San Francisco gathered for this momentous event, offering a preview of the incredible space that now connects