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With a grim prognosis from her doctor, Patti knew she needed to make a major life change. Having smoked cigarettes for the past 28 years, she was faced with a dire health crisis. Patti moved to Denver from Louisiana two years ago to be close to her daughter. While putting down roots in a new

Seeta was just six years old when she arrived in the United States on September 15, 2005, with her mother, brother, and two sisters. The details leading up to their arrival are a little blurry for her. They left the Ivory Coast amidst a civil war, and things happened very fast. Seeta’s father fled their

As a young, single mother of two, Kathy moved into Mercy Housing’s Decatur Place Apartments in Denver with one goal in mind. She wanted to prove to herself and her kids that she could make it on her own and provide a good life for them all. For some, that might sound like an overwhelming

Welcome to The Mercy Housing Collection! This collection highlights the works of over 10 resident artists from six different Mountain Plains communities. These creative works include acrylic pours on canvas, acrylic on canvas, and watercolor with each piece as unique as each resident. Creating art is a powerful outlet to explore creativity and provides a

Volunteers play a critical role in supporting the mission of Mercy Housing. And, we love to share all the amazing stories about individuals and organizations that volunteer their time with us! One special group of volunteers has been really helpful for residents in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Rushmore Oddfellows may have a funny-sounding name,

Be a part of something special this fall! Join us for a delicious luncheon and learn how Mercy Housing Southwest is building hope, one community at a time. You may have heard of Mercy Housing’s annual Live in Hope fundraiser in Denver. Good news, we’re now taking it to Phoenix! Mark your calendars for Wednesday,

If you have ever lived through a home improvement project, you understand the excitement residents are feeling at Holly Park Apartments now that renovations are complete! Today, they’re enjoying their newly renovated homes. After a two-year renovation, Holly Park Apartments in Commerce City, CO, celebrated its new look last month with a rededication ceremony, ribbon

As memories of splashing at the pool and eating frozen treats start to melt away, young residents bid farewell to another summer of fun as they start back to school. While beginning a new school year is often filled with lots of anticipation and excitement, it can also be a time of stress and financial

Our nation’s parks were created for everyone to enjoy. Time in nature makes you feel like you belong and builds lasting memories that mean so much to families. Unfortunately, there are big disparities between who gets to play outside in our protected parks and forests. It takes disposable income and time to fully enjoy the

There’s been a decline in self-reported ER visits, hospitalizations, and medical-related 911 calls at Aromor Apartments, a 61-home permanent supportive housing property located in Denver. Many of these residents have chronic and behavioral health issues from years of homelessness and housing instability.  At Aromor Apartments, they receive stable, subsidized housing, and onsite case management and