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Poverty affects more people in the U.S. than some might think. When people can’t get regular meals or healthy food it hurts their lives in so many ways. Here are three tough decisions that people experiencing poverty have to make daily. 1. Medicine or Food The average U.S. citizen spends roughly $100 a month on
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Food, Clothing, and _______?...
Shelter! Food, clothing, and shelter are what all people need to survive, right? Mercy Housing thinks so and we’re celebrating Human Rights Day because our work is a daily pursuit of human rights for the people that need it most. In this video, our President & CEO, Jane Graf’s story offers an interesting look at
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Cooking Up Compassion
Gina winces as a fall breeze reminds her that cooler temperatures are on their way. For her, this changing of the seasons brings pain. “My bones don’t like the cold,” Gina says. The pain she often feels isn’t just in her bones, it comes from missing the life she once had. Life at Holly Park
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Leverage Milestone Reached...
Mercy Community Capital (MCC) (FKA Mercy Loan Fund) has reached an historic milestone: $3 billion leveraged in development costs on affordable housing properties financed. Historically over the past 34 years, every dollar lent by MCC helped to create or preserve $9 of affordable housing. Over the past several years, MCC has purposely increased its participation lending
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Breaking News, Breaking Ground...
Denver’s East Colfax neighborhood will be getting a fresh look with the addition of a new Mercy Housing property. This development is greatly needed as Denver housing prices continue to climb sky-high and availability hasn’t kept up with rapid population growth. Mercy Housing Mountain Plains (MHMP) was selected by the City and County of Denver
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Energy Efficiency in Action...
It’s Energy Efficiency Day 2019! This is a special day for Mercy Housing because energy efficiency is tied to our core values of respect, justice, and mercy. Using less energy shows respect for future generations, keeping our properties sustainable is merciful to the planet, and saving residents money on utilities is just. Energy Efficiency …
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Live in Hope - Phoenix Style...
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,
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Home Again at Holly Park
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
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Back in the Classroom
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
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Your Vote, Your Voice, Your Home...
September 24, is National Voter Registration Day. This is a special day for affordable housing advocates, residents, and the entire country. We’re lucky to live in a place where we can voice our opinions through ballot boxes, but to do that, you must be registered to vote. We’ve collected all the information you’ll need to
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