In The News

Urban farming has been growing in popularity with more people wanting to save money, eat healthier, and spend more time outdoors. Mercy Housing residents are no exception, and several of our properties are fortunate enough to have thriving community gardens that provide fresh produce, community cohesion, and education for children about how plants grow. Timbercreek

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6/27/2018

Arizona SNAP

Across our properties in Arizona, through a partnership with the Arizona Community Action Association, our staff helps residents to enroll in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. We assist in determining eligibility, completing and filing applications, understanding benefits, and connecting residents to the Department of Economic Security for further information. To be eligible for SNAP, residents

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Despite having an affordable home, many Mercy Housing residents worry about having enough food. Last fall Mercy Housing collected data on resident food security status for the first time, providing a quantitative look into a serious issue for individuals and families. We found that an astounding 57% of households in the Mountain Plains region indicated food insecurity.

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Mercy Housing is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.  We strive to continue building a culture of respect and to not pass unfair, uninvited, or unkind assumptions internally or externally.  As Pride Month comes to a close we hope the following information will assist your communication. Learning to use preferred-gender pronouns and

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Development Recognized by Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition with Honorable Mention at 24th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards in Washington, D.C. CHAMBLEE, Ga. – Senior Residences at Mercy Park, a 79-apartment affordable senior housing community just outside of Atlanta, received honorable mention in the Senior Housing category at the 24th annual Charles

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Thanks to Wish for Wheels, kids at Mercy Housing have brand new bikes. Wish for Wheels is a nonprofit that offers an excellent team building experience and community service opportunity through building bikes for children in need. Mercy Housing Mountain Plains is proud to partner with Wish for Wheels, TSG Properties, and the Jewish Community

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Beth McDonald has been keeping the people of Phoenix company on their morning commute for over 30 years, as the host of Beth & Friends — the longest-running morning show on 99.9 KEZ FM. Beth first came to know Mercy Housing when she was asked to be the emcee at our Live In Hope fundraising

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5/31/2018

Aging with Hope

Aging intimidates many and impacts all. May is Older Americans Month and seniors (people over 65) comprise 32% of residents served by Mercy Housing, that’s over 12,000 people. Understanding their needs is important to us. By 2035, seniors will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history according to the Census Bureau. Traditionally, most

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Happy Mother’s Day! Families are an irreplaceable building block of a community, and Mercy Housing is always working to support families in every capacity. To support families, we must understand their needs. Women are important to Mercy Housing communities and represent 60% of the adult resident population. Many of our resident services are designed for

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There’s been a decline in self-reported ER visits, hospitalizations, and medical-related 911 calls at Aromor Apartments, a 61-home permanent supportive housing property located in Denver. Many of these residents have chronic and behavioral health issues from years of homelessness and housing instability.  At Aromor Apartments, they receive stable, subsidized housing, and onsite case management and

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