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1633 Valencia is a new permanent supportive housing community for seniors in San Francisco’s Mission District. The six-story development brings 145 affordable homes to adults age 55 and older who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. Residents will have access to stable housing and trauma-informed supportive services designed to help them

Middlefield Junction has officially opened in North Fair Oaks, bringing 179 affordable homes to families in one of the Bay Area’s most expensive housing markets. Developed by Mercy Housing California in partnership with San Mateo County and community partners, the new community transforms underutilized public land into a vibrant residential neighborhood designed to support long-term

Cerise Hitzemann is a devoted mother of three and a resident of Pleasant Grove Apartments in Roseville. She holds three degrees in Information Technology and brings warmth, strength, and determination to her daily life and to those around her. She recently spoke at the community’s grand opening, sharing a story that reflects the purpose behind

Mercy Housing California (MHC) is proud to recognize the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation for its ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and expanding opportunities for families across the region. Guided by a mission that prioritizes stable housing, community well-being, and support for underserved populations, the Foundation focuses on helping provide shelter, delivering resources to

For Lynleada “Lyn,” believing in her daughter was never optional, it was the assignment. Long before college acceptance letters and valedictorian speeches, Lyn simply wanted her daughter, Corya to have opportunities she never had herself. While Lyn did not attend college, she made sure Corya understood the importance of discipline, exposure, and staying focused from

Fraud and scams are on the rise in the United States. According to a 2025 Pew Research survey, an alarming 73% of U.S. adults have experienced an online scam or attack. While Americans of all backgrounds are targeted, the harm to individuals and families with low incomes can be devastating. Judy, an 80-year-old resident of

Mercy Housing Lakefront partners with community organizations to provide residents with mental health programs that are tailored to the unique needs of each community. One of those mental health partnerships is with Association for Individual Development (AID), a 65-year-old nonprofit organization that serves individuals and families across the Fox Valley in Illinois. AID has been

The historic Leland Apartments was in danger of closing its doors, but thanks to the advocacy of community organizers and leaders like State Senator Mike Simmons and Alderwoman Angela Clay, Mercy Housing Lakefront assumed ownership of Leland Apartments in 2025. Mercy Housing Lakefront will completely rehab and make significant improvements to the building, including expanding

Hundreds of affordable housing advocates flooded the capitol halls in Springfield, Illinois on April 15, 2026 to bridge our communities’ needs with housing policy decisions. Among them was Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Edgar Flagg III, Vice President of Real Estate Development, who represented Mercy Housing Lakefront in partnership with Illinois Housing Council. Edgar visited the offices

Key to our success is creating opportunities to identify resident leaders and then developing their advocacy skills to strengthen the communities where they live. In 2023, Mercy Housing Lakefront introduced Community Connect, quarterly gatherings across our properties that bring residents together to discuss shared interests and concerns and provide mutual aid. While every resident has