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Leaders from El Dorado County and Mercy Housing California celebrate the groundbreaking of 65 affordable apartments for families and veterans. Mercy Housing California, El Dorado County, and development partners celebrated the groundbreaking of El Dorado Haven. This new multifamily housing community will include 65 affordable rental apartments for families, with 15 homes reserved for veterans

For Resident Services Coordinator Ellie, the entire month of February revolves around heart health. As the American Heart Association (AHA) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, Ellie has been planning and hosting heart-health-themed programming for residents at 12th & River and Eagle Senior Village, two Mercy Housing communities where she leads resident services programming. “I

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

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

Food insecurity is a persistent challenge for many families, and Mercy Housing is committed to addressing this critical issue head-on. Food pantries continue to be among our most utilized services, reflecting the essential role they play in supporting our residents. In 2024 alone, the resident services programming team provided food assistance to 15,830 community members,