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Not Once, But Twice
Debra is a former resident of Mercy Housing’s St. Catherine Residence, a community for women in need. This home made a big impact on her life, not once but twice. In the late 1990s, Debra struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. Through a church program, Debra was able to begin recovery and received a referral
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Celebrating St. Catherine’s...
We thank all of the supporters that came together for our historic 2019 Live in Hope celebration in Milwaukee honoring St. Catherine Residence’s 125th anniversary. On September 12, nearly 200 people gathered at the Milwaukee Renaissance Place for Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Live in Hope Reception. We celebrated the 125-year legacy of St. Catherine Residence and
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Where You’d Least Expect It...
A culture of innovation keeps Mercy Housing at the cutting edge of affordable housing, making the organization secure and adaptable in an ever-changing world. Nonprofits aren’t always known for having cutting edge technology, but Mercy Housing is challenging this outdated stigma. With eyes on the horizon, Mercy Housing’s IT team is eagerly pursuing new technology
Read MoreFacebook donates $25 million...
In Facebook’s biggest contribution yet toward solving the Bay Area’s housing shortage, the tech giant on Thursday said it will donate $25 million to build up to 120 apartments for peninsula teachers. Facebook has joined forces with several local public agencies to test an experimental plan, Mercy Housing and Abode Communities will develop the project.
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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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Celebrating Sister Lillian...
On July 25, 2019 Lillian Murphy, RSM Mercy Housing’s former President and CEO, passed away. The Mercy Housing Board of Trustees and many of our supporters and partners gathered to celebrate Sister Lillian’s life, career, and the incredible impact that she’s made on the lives of those in need. Sister Lillian’s motto when she began
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The Fight Against Hunger and How...
Your stomach rumbles and you know soon you will be desperate for a meal. But where will you get food to eat? Imagine how scary it would feel not knowing where your next meal is coming from or watching your children go hungry because money is tight. This is what real hunger looks like and
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Family Finds Home at Wentworth...
One day in September 2017, Lashandra told her two kids Tayvion, 11, and Taniya, 6, that she was treating them to a sleepover at a hotel. The family of three had been living at Lashandra’s father’s place for a few months, and they were exhausted from the cramped quarters and constant need to be on
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Developer Spotlight Erika Villablanca:...
Born in a small town in Nicaragua, Erika, her mother, and siblings were forced to flee their home country after the outbreak of civil war in the 1970s. Her mother was fearful that her two teenage sons would be taken by the government or by the rebels to fight in the conflict. The family flew
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Getting to know Ford Fish: Pride...
Ford Fish joined the Mercy Housing California (MHC) Board of Directors in 2015. He was the chair of MHC’s Real Estate Committee during a time of unprecedented growth for Mercy Housing California. A San Francisco native, Ford has 40 years of experience in real estate and construction project management. Ford tells us why he is
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