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Affordable housing might be a trendy buzz phrase, but it has been the mission of Mercy Housing for the past 40 years. While we are constantly adapting to a changing landscape of needs within our community, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to providing safe, affordable housing with resident-focused programming from the beginning. To

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Izzy and a Mercy Housing Staff member smiling towards the camera while hugging, with the caption "Resident Stories - Izzy"
3/11/2022

Learn. Eat. Play.

Izzy, a resident at Crestview Village in Omaha, Nebraska, has participated in Out-of- School Time programming for several years and loves to keep busy with her friends after school and during the summer. She adores the Mercy Housing staff and loves to enjoy the healthy and often yummy meals and snacks that are provided free

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Title: Resident Voices: LeRoy, with a drawing of resident LeRoy's face.

Resident Voices offers residents a platform to share their voices with the greater community. We applaud all those who have the interest to share their thoughts with us! Northern Heights is a family property located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The 96-unit family community offers a variety of Resident Services programming that supports residents to

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The title "Resident Stories: Julie" in front of the mercy housing logo against a blue background, with a photo of Julie smiling/

Julie and her two small children slept on the floor the first night in their new home. After escaping an abusive relationship, they had little more than the clothes on their backs. Julie fought hard to provide a safe home for her kids and was grateful to find stable housing for her family at Mercy

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Sylvia, resident at Page Commons senior community

Donors like you have made it possible for residents to get through this pandemic in a safe and affordable home. Sylvia is a resident who is grateful to have stability during profound economic uncertainty. Sylvia says, “I’ve taken COVID, and made some lemonade!” The youngest of six children, Sylvia grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Although

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Patti (left) with her daughter in 2019.

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

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release:  December 1, 2020 Contact:  Kate Peterson | 303.830.3443 |  kpeterson@mercyhousing.org Clare Gardens and Grace Apartments—Mercy Housing communities—have been re-syndicated, preserving 181 homes for generations to come. DENVER— The economic fallout from the pandemic continues to strain people’s ability to afford housing, especially those living with low incomes. While residential real

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Sylvia, resident at Page Commons senior community
10/22/2020

Family Bonds

“I’ve taken COVID and made some lemonade!” This has been Sylvia’s motto at Page Commons senior community in Gilbert, Arizona, as of late. This lively senior has not let COVID slow her pace or dampen her spirits. Instead, she looks for the good in everything and finds ways to stay active and healthy through these

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Residents outside of Grace Apartments in Denver

While commercial and residential real estate prices continue to skyrocket in Denver and across the nation, Mercy Housing remains resolute in preserving affordable housing for today and for the future. With this in mind, Mercy Housing Mountain Plains is excited to announce some big changes at two family communities in Denver. Clare Gardens and Grace

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Colleen Scanlon
9/29/2020

Unwavering Support

Resident Services programming is at the heart of Mercy Housing’s mission. These programs offer resources to meet each residents’ specific needs and support them in achieving their goals. We have financial education, job assistance, online education, social isolation reduction programs for seniors, and health and wellness classes. Mercy Housing is able to provide these programs

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