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A sneak peek at The Paragon...
We were honored to host representatives from Senator Tim Scott’s office, Greenville County, and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) for a special tour of The Paragon — Mauldin’s newest affordable housing community. Guests had the chance to experience the inviting community spaces and stylish apartments, complete with LED lighting, Energy Star appliances, and windows.
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The evolution of Aviva Crossing...
Established in August 1940, the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) serves over 5,100 households and approximately 11,317 people in Tacoma each month. THA’s mission is to provide high-quality, stable, and sustainable housing and supportive services to people in need. Just like Mercy Housing Northwest, partnerships are critically important to their mission. In 2017, THA acquired the
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Coming Soon: 81-apartment home...
Next year, Mercy Housing Northwest and REACH Community Development will open a brand new 81-apartment home community near the Elmonica MAX Station in Beaverton. “People talk with me about the need for more affordable housing in Beaverton and every corner of NW Oregon,” said U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), who spoke at the groundbreaking celebration.
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Summit at Belmont Coming to Columbia...
With 76 apartment homes, Summit at Belmont is the redevelopment of Dorrah Randall, a Columbia Housing Authority public housing community for families. In partnership with Mercy Housing Southeast (MHSE) and Columbia Housing, this Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion involves building a new affordable community for households at or below 60% of the Area Median Income
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The Heart of the Matter
This spring, the residents and staff at The Atrium at Collegetown in Atlanta welcomed Matter Health to the community! With the cost of healthcare becoming increasingly expensive and out of reach for many, Matter Health provides on-site, one-on-one, high-quality healthcare to seniors who are most in need. Matter Health is in The Atrium’s first-floor clinic
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Former resident paints new mural...
Sunnydale residents were in for a treat when a new mural was unveiled in the courtyard of the Sunnydale Resource Center (SRC) of two interlocking hands surrounded by bold, vibrant patterns. Painted by Cameron Moberg, a former Mercy Housing resident and longtime San Franciscan, the piece is both personal and deeply connected to this neighborhood.
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Resilience, Survival, and Renewal...
Resilience From an early age, Jessica has been a survivor and strong self-advocate. After confiding in her mother about being molested by a family member, Jessica was told to “sweep it under the rug and keep it moving.” Jessica knew that was wrong and, at 15 years old, courageously left home to escape sexual abuse.
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New Affordable Family Housing...
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
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How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's...
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
Read MoreBright Future Ahead: Crystal...
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
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