In The News

Millions of people nationwide struggle to pay their rent, and in many places only the privileged can afford to buy a home. When housing costs eat up most of a person’s paycheck, they often have to make sacrifices, foregoing healthcare, education, and sometimes even food. The nation’s lack of affordable housing perpetuates cycles of poverty

It’s not easy being poor. But did you know it is also really expensive? Check out these six ways poverty can be so pricey: 6. Getting Places In order to buy groceries, commute to work, go to school, visit the doctor’s office, or pick up any medication you or your family might need, you need

As the weather starts to cool and the season changes to fall, we are very aware that the challenges that 2020 have presented will impact people with low incomes at a far greater rate than other populations. Looking forward to National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (November 15-22, 2020), we present the following 7 facts

Dr. Joshua Bamberger, who specializes in treating people who are homeless, writes about the most common chronic health problems he sees in his patients, and how they need housing in order to manage their conditions.

During the season of giving, Your Castle Real Estate is proud to announce their new “Home for the Holidays” fund to benefit Denverites with barriers to housing. Your Castle founder Lon Welsh and president Charles Roberts are kicking off the fund with a $15,000 donation to Mercy Housing, a local nonprofit that  provides  affordable housing

Mercy Housing California is deeply saddened to hear about the news of Mayor Ed Lee’s passing earlier this week. As a champion of affordable housing, he tackled head-on some of the greatest challenges facing the great city and county of San Francisco. Though we will miss Mayor Lee for his leadership, vision, and the passion

Today, residents and staff at Mercy Place Belmont, a Mercy Housing Southeast community, welcomed Community Foundation of Gaston County board and staff, for the presentation of $2500 for support of Resident Services. Thank you so much for your support!

by Jason Battista We couldn’t be more different. I am white; he is the son of Bangladeshi immigrants. I grew up in an upper-middle class household; he grew up in poverty. I attended the very best schools in the state; he attended schools on the verge of being closed for low performance. I was raised

Thank you to our Mercy Housing California volunteers who served this year! Whether you served for 3 or 300 hours, your time and talents have made a difference to those who call Mercy Housing home.As the holidays approach, I am reminded to reflect and be grateful for all that was accomplished this year. In 2017,