In The News

Congratulations to our first graduates of the Community Health Promoter Program! Late last year, seven Mercy Housing residents living at our Tacoma properties were recruited as Community Health Promoters. These individuals were identified as trusted members of the community who have the innate ability to apply their understanding and experience in language and culture to

On Friday, September 27, 2013, 350 guests gathered at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Wash., in support of Mercy Housing Northwest. The annual fundraiser, the Power of Home Breakfast, raises vital funds for residents to access onsite supportive services at our properties in Washington State. Our program speakers enlightened and inspired everyone with their stories

Mercy Housing is committed to community safety and connecting with our neighbors across the state. Over the past month, multiple sites took part in National Night Out, a designated event to connect neighbors with one another. National Night Out is designed to increase community awareness while addressing anti-crime efforts. Mercy Housing sites in Bellingham, Everett,

Mercy Housing is excited to have the opportunity to continue its revitalization efforts in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. A $70,000 grant from the J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation will provide funding for two primary efforts – development of a second phase of New Tacoma Senior Apartments and implementation of our Community Health Worker pilot project.

“It’s not always easy to find an apartment that I can afford,” said Harriet Felton, resident of Cambridge Apartments. “So when Mercy told me about the construction, I didn’t know what to expect. But overall, it was a wonderful experience and I have a beautiful place I can really call home. It’s my little slice

Mercy Housing Northwest is the official partner of the month with the University Village Microsoft Store! As their nonprofit partner, Mercy Housing youth have the opportunity to take a field trip down to the Microsoft Store to take part in multiple workshops including, “Movie Maker”, learning how to create, shoot and edit a short film,

Mercy Housing Northwest’s Annual Fundraising Breakfast September 27, 2013 Experience the Power of Home and envision a future with safe affordable homes for children and families in Washington State. Proceeds from this event benefit our supportive services, helping families lead stable, healthy lives.

The RealNetworks Foundation supports service-enriched housing and we couldn’t be more grateful! Mercy Housing Northwest was honored to receive a grant in the amount of $10,000 early this month, thanks to the generous Board at RealNetworks Foundation. Mercy Housing’s strong presence in the Central Puget Sound region concentrates on providing ongoing support to low-income families.

Pam’s previous life left her feeling isolated and powerless. As a senior citizen, she felt alone at an assisted living center, she longed for an active living environment, one where she could be independent, where her disability did not define her, somewhere she felt valued. Pam found that and much more at the New Tacoma

Over 600 people attended Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day on Feb. 11, 2013 in Olympia, WA. This empowering event was an opportunity to rally together, and voice your opinion to senators and representatives, with one common message: everyone deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, healthy, affordable home. Advocating for housing continues to be an