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The Making of a U.S. Citizen...
For many families who immigrate to the United States, the road to citizenship can be a long and arduous process. This is the case for many of the residents at Grace Apartments in Denver, Colorado where the population…
Read MoreResident Spotlight: Meet Katherine...
Strong, positive, youthful, and articulate; these are just a few adjectives used to describe Katherine, a long-time resident of Francis Heights in Denver. At 87-years old, she doesn’t dwell on mistakes or challenges she has faced in the past. Instead, she chooses to be happy every day and is grateful for her friendships, family, and
Read MoreWomen of Mercy Leadership Spotlight:...
Since the very beginning, women have played a vital role in the leadership of Mercy Housing. Women from all walks of life have served as our leadership. From board members with real estate backgrounds to Women Religious who have served as our guiding light, we wouldn’t be where we are without these women. We sat
Read MoreCommercial Development Helps...
Because so much of our work occurs in downtowns like Roseville or larger cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, the ground floors of our housing communities often include commercial spaces…
Read MoreNatalie Gubb Commons
In October, Mercy Housing and our Bay Area colleagues will honor our long-time friend and co-conspirator, Natalie Gubb, with the dedication of a family housing community in her name. Natalie was among the true leaders of the affordable housing world, having been instrumental in drafting the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in 1986, which is
Read MoreA Partnership That Houses & Heals...
Mercy Park and Mercy Care have partnered to provide Chamblee, Georgia’s low-income residents with affordable housing and healthcare opportunities. Both are members…
Read MoreHow Health & Housing Saved a Life...
Johnnie Dickerson credits Mercy Housing for saving his life. Literally. Johnnie is a retired 72-year old who resides at Mercy Housing’s The Atrium at Collegetown in Atlanta. Every Monday, Dr. Ayanna Buckner from Morehouse School of Medicine stops by Johnnie’s home for a check-up. On one particular cold, December Monday, Dr. Buckner noted something of
Read MoreMeet Kelaija
When Kelaija joined our youth empowerment program as a high school freshman, she was distant and depressed with abysmal school attendance and failing grades. As she grew to trust our staff, including the Resident Services Manager Ashlei, she shared that several family members struggled with addiction and that she was missing school to protect her
Read MoreAwardee — Mercy Housing EPIC...
EPIC’s National Real Estate Practice has partnered with Mercy Housing to award 12 residents with the Mercy Housing EPIC Educational Support Grant! Luz is an awardee with a profound sense of determination. She kept pursuing her dreams despite many hurdles. Luz and the other awardees were chosen due to their clear career goals and exceptional
Read MoreVolunteering to Make a Difference...
Meet Scott — a volunteer making a direct impact on the lives of our residents! A long-time volunteer at Mercy Housing, Scott received his GED and graduated from a culinary program at Red Rocks Community College. For the past 19 years, he has worked in the financial services field. Close to five years ago, Scott
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