In The News

The Kelsey and Mercy Housing California proudly announce the opening of The Kelsey Civic Center, a deeply affordable, accessible, and inclusive community in the heart of San Francisco. The community was celebrated this week alongside Mayor Daniel Lurie, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, residents, and community partners. Located next to City Hall at 240 Van Ness Ave,

At an early age, Chad enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together. It’s no surprise that when he entered the U.S. Marine Corps, he was assigned to work on CH53C Stallion helicopters as an engine mechanic. “We tore them down, rebuilt them and tested them, and then they would be installed on the

For many years, Peggy, age 78, was a caregiver for her mother and boyfriend. She was glad to care for them during their time of need, but it also took a toll on her physical and mental health. “I knew I was under stress each time I was a caregiver, but didn’t realize the extent

Even with secure housing, many residents are concerned about affording nutritious food due to the escalating cost of groceries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, grocery prices have risen 29% since February 2020, which disproportionately impacts those on fixed or low incomes. Thanks to a generous grant from the Little Company of Mary Sisters,

We were honored with The Polk Bros. Foundation Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award for our preservation and rehabilitation of the Carlton Apartments in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. On June 26, the Real Estate Development team received the prestigious award at the annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs).   68 homes preserved This award recognizes the incredible work

We’re thrilled to share that Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Fatmah Farraj, Vice President of Operations, was named President of the Board of Directors at the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund (CLIHTF). Since 1989, CLIHTF’s mission has been to provide low-income individuals and families in Chicago with access to stable, quality, safe, affordable housing by investing in

Nearly 300 guests gathered on September 24 for Moving Forward Together, an annual celebration that lifts the voices of the more than 6,000 people who call Mercy Housing Lakefront home. Annette, a Mercy Housing Lakefront resident, was one of the powerful voices who shared her story of resilience and hope from the stage. “When I

Opened in October 2024, The Hub is a 30,000 sq. ft. transformational space that offers Sunnydale residents more than a modern facility — it provides a space to connect, share, and grow together. We recently caught up with Ian Ashcraft-Williams and Gregg Novicoff, the creative minds behind The Hub at Sunnydale, to talk about how

When Eric walked through the doors of Thrive Sweet Auburn earlier this year, he brought with him a suitcase and a lifetime of resilience. A veteran, a manager at Delta during the 1996 Olympics, a security professional, and a minister who spent eight years leading outreach programs for men in crisis, Eric’s story is one

City officials, housing advocates, and community members gathered in Southeast San Francisco to celebrate the grand opening of the Dorris M. Vincent Apartments, a transformative affordable housing development located at 275 Coleman Street in the heart of the Hunters Point Shipyard. Developed by Mercy Housing California in partnership with the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation