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We’re Over the Moon! Over $500,000...
We were excited to host our first in-person fundraising gala since 2019, “Home is Just the Beginning,” on May 7 at the Fairmont San Francisco. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $500,000 for crucial resident services at Mercy Housing California (MHC) communities, where residents can heal, grow, and reach their full potential. Home is
Read MoreVoters Gear Up to Champion Affordable...
Affordable housing and homelessness are among the top issues for California voters. While activists and elected officials continue looking for alternative ways to provide funding for new home development, several initiatives are on the ballot for you to consider when casting your vote in the upcoming election. Statewide: AB 1657 (Wicks): The Affordable Housing Bond of
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New Homes for Artists, Farmworkers,...
We celebrated milestones for many of our amazing developments in San Francisco and the Peninsula in May. These milestones include a “topping out” celebration for two Sunnydale communities, breaking ground on a new affordable housing community for families as part of the Transbay Redevelopment Plan, updates on 555 Kelly in Half Moon Bay, and more.
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Willie Williams III, Mercy Housing Southeast Maintenance Manager, loves to fish. To say it is the thing that makes him most happy and provides him with peace of mind would not be an overstatement. “I don’t even have to catch anything,” he recently shared, adding “Just sitting by the water is so calming and I’ll
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Savannah's History Lives On...
Cuyler-Brownsville, one of the most historic neighborhoods in Savannah, Georgia, began when newly freed slaves migrated from farms and barrier islands into the city after the Civil War. Known for its rich history and character, the Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood, with its row houses and Victorian single-family homes, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Improving My Health
Mercy Housing Northwest partners with the YMCA to offer a Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program. I joined the program after some of my neighbors mentioned how much of a difference the program made in their lives. I desperately needed a change. For my health and my life, I decided to join. Before joining, I found myself
Read MoreAt 74, Sandra Gets Her Power Back...
We didn’t think twice when Mercy Housing Northwest resident, Sandra asked if she could share a story about how a community partnership has impacted her life. We are honored with the opportunity to now share this story with you. “My name is Sandra. I am 74 years old. I live in New Tacoma Senior Apartments
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New Homes in Atlanta’s Old Fourth...
Mercy Housing Southeast is proud to be part of an important partnership to redevelop a 1950s-era apartment complex in the historic Old Fourth Ward, one of Atlanta’s fastest gentrifying neighborhoods where increasing property values risk forcing long-time residents out of their homes. Built in 1951, the existing 58 uninsulated cinderblock apartments will be replaced with
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Reducing Hunger One Family at...
Ensuring that residents have access to healthy food is always a goal for Mercy Housing’s resident services. At Savannah Gardens, we have introduced several ways for residents to have affordable options for overcoming food insecurity, including a food pantry and healthy meals for children attending summer camp. Most recently, with support from the nonprofit, Share
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Priority: Preservation
While building new, affordable homes is a necessity, preserving and taking care of existing communities is just as important! By upgrading existing communities, Mercy Housing can supply more affordable housing opportunities for the long-term. Timbercreek Apartments The major renovation at Timbercreek Apartments is off to a great start. Once complete, each home will feature new
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