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Mercy Housing residents fold...
When the seniors living at Clare of Assisi (in Westminster, Colorado) heard that their community was going to be transferred from Franciscan Ministries to Mercy Housing, a resident suggested that they begin folding origami paper cranes. Why? Because of a Japanese legend that says that if you fold 1,000 origami paper cranes, any wish
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Go Red for Heart Health!
On February 3rd, MHNW celebrated National Wear Red Day in support of women’s heart health. Each year, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement advocates for more research, awareness, and action for women’s heart health. One in three women die from heart disease annually – it is the number one killer of women.
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Homelessness and Housing Advocacy...
In honor of Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day (HHAD), February 2nd, a sea of over 600 community advocates in red scarves gathered at the Capitol in Olympia with the united belief that everyone should have access to affordable homes. Hosted by the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (WLIHA), HHAD was about ACTION, ADVOCACY, and ONENESS.
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Love is in the Air…
Music makes the world go ‘round…at least for Mercy Housing Northwest’s Snohomish residents, Jerry and Elaine. The two first met over 40 years ago and their story is one of true love at first sight (and sound). “When our eyes met, neither of us had a question we’d be together the rest of our lives”,
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A Letter to Dr. Ben Carson from...
Dear Dr. Carson, I would like to congratulate you on your recent nomination for Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. As the CEO of Mercy Housing, an affordable housing nonprofit with a 35-year history of developing, owning, and managing affordable housing across the United States, I have high hopes and expectations for
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A Personal “Thank You” Letter...
My name is Blanca, and I am a resident of Cottonwood Apartments in Kent. I participate in the health programs that Mercy Housing Northwest does at Cottonwood every week. My niece, who has several health conditions, came from Mexico to live with us a few months ago. Even when she is a US citizen, I
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Stability in a Time of Uncertainty...
In this post-election period, our country is in a time of great uncertainty. As we reflect upon the election and its aftermath, we reaffirm our commitment to all the people we serve. We provide housing and services for people with limited income, for immigrants, for people of every race, ethnicity, and cultural background, for the
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Mercy Housing Colorado Welcomes...
The transfer of these properties was the first of many. Eventually, all 33 FMI properties will be transferred to Mercy Housing, following the approval of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Resident Services Survey Shows...
Our most recent survey showed some encouraging health gains for Mercy Housing residents living in the Mountain Plains.
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