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The redevelopment of the building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will convert the existing 454 unit vacant building covering an entire city block between 46th and 47th, Wabash and Michigan into Rosenwald Courts, with 239 one and two- bedroom units of senior and family housing with a two-acre professionally landscaped

SEATTLE — The old World War II Navy barracks at Magnuson park are going to serve once again. A developer will spend $52 million to transform the historic site, which is located within walking distance of Lake Washington, into affordable housing for nearly 130 families. Some might think it’s a lot of money to spend,

Mercy Housing Northwest will redevelop the former United States Navy barracks at Magnuson Park into 128 affordable housing units, according to the Northwest Reporter, the communications arm of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The nonprofit agency received $9.7 million in state funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce for the project, which is expected

From tutoring to volunteering to teaching kids how to play soccer, El Dorado County’s young people give thousands of hours back to the community each year. Many of those youth recently received Youth Star Awards for their tireless efforts. The El Dorado Hills Community Vision Coalition hosted the ceremony on Dec. 14 at Lakehills Church.

Denver, Colorado (02/04/15)–Mercy Housing Mountain Plains received a $10,000 grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The grant is part of Bank of America’s commitment to help local nonprofit organizations that are addressing the critical issues of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization in Denver.  Bank of America’s goal is to help individuals and families regain

When Gloria Webster joined a crocheting class taught by Gail Rogers last year, she could neither crochet nor knit. But after the class ended, the two ladies were having so much fun they found themselves crocheting for four to five hours a day—and didn’t want to stop! “There’s only so many hats you and your

This season, Payless ShoeSource is keeping it fashion AND philanthropy forward! Payless has partnered with Mercy Housing Colorado to give 25 of our youngsters some fancy footwear through their Payless Gives ™ – Shoes 4 Kids program. The international program – which reaches all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico and 11 Latin American countries –

Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Board of Directors plays critical roles in establishing strategy and expanding the real estate and financial capacity of the organization.  Through their efforts, they help thousands of people to escape homelessness and work towards greater economic self-sufficiency. This year, Mercy Housing Lakefront welcomed Onjada Haggard-Richardson and Tom Gates to the Board of

Mercy Housing Lakefront residents recently published Postcards From the Edgy 2: Community Edition. These books make great holiday gifts! Please support the Art Therapy Program by purchasing copies. Each book costs $25. To order, contact Jimmy Conlon at jconlon@mercyhousing.org or (312) 447-4529.

The best way to start the Holiday Season is to take the time to be grateful for our blessings and celebrate the goodness in life. Thanks to volunteers from Capital One and Bank of America, hundreds of formerly homeless adults and at-risk children enjoyed healthy and positive activities this fall. Capital One sponsored and provided