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Mercy Housing properties addressing the homeless veteran population

As you may now know, after an incredibly rewarding 27 years of service to Mercy Housing, I have decided to retire from my position as CEO. The decision was certainly bittersweet, but made much easier by knowing that my successor would be Mercy Housing’s current president, Jane Graf. Jane is a dynamic and well-respected leader in the

Community Matters Winter 2014 A report by HUD and the Department of Veterans Affairs released at the end of last year proclaimed a 24 percent reduction in homelessness among veterans since 2010. In fact, the year 2012 alone boasted an eight percent reduction in homelessness for our country’s vets. Although this news is certainly encouraging, the sad fact is that

In September 2012, Mercy Housing California received two grants from The Women’s and Girls’ Fund of the Kern Community Foundation and the Dignity Health Community Grants Program in Bakersfield to fund the Thriving in Life Wellness and Youth Leadership Program pilot. The program was designed to inspire 20 southeast Bakersfield young women, including some from Madison Place, a Mercy Housing California property,

Johnnie Dickerson credits Mercy Housing for saving his life. Literally. Johnnie is a retired 67-yearold 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 concern

It’s only fitting that Dignity Health is the Presenting Sponsor of Mercy Housing’s 30th Anniversary Gala this summer. The two organizations have been partners for 23 of those 30 years. Dignity Health is dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable health care services in a compassionate environment that meets each patient’s physical, mental and spiritual needs. Working together,

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans age 55 and older number 60 million today. By 2030, the aging of baby boomers will boost this group to 107.6 million – 31 percent of the population. Adults entering retirement are expected to both live longer and have the desire to live more independently than earlier generations. Yet, as the mid-life stage approaches,

According to the census bureau, there are already more senior citizens in the United States than there were at any other time in American history. The first of our country’s Baby Boomers, celebrated their 65th birthdays in 2011. We are facing a “Senior Tsunami” that will bring with it, both, opportunities and challenges. In the next two decades

Community Matters Newsletter Summer/Fall 2013 Each day more than 15 million school-age children across the U.S. come home to an empty house. Among them, more than one million are in grades K-5. Research shows that high-quality afterschool programs can lead to improved attendance, behavior and coursework. In fact, students who participate in afterschool programs attend school regularly, exhibit better behavior, receive better grades and score higher