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SEATTLE — The old World War II Navy barracks at Magnuson park are going to serve once again. A developer will spend $52 million to transform the historic site, which is located within walking distance of Lake Washington, into affordable housing for nearly 130 families. Some might think it’s a lot of money to spend,

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Mercy Housing Northwest will redevelop the former United States Navy barracks at Magnuson Park into 128 affordable housing units, according to the Northwest Reporter, the communications arm of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The nonprofit agency received $9.7 million in state funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce for the project, which is expected

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Contacts: Margret Graham, Wash. State Housing Finance Commission: (206) 454-9058 Diane Gasaway, Northwest Co-op Development Center: (360) 943-4241 Michael Sloss, ROC USA® Capital: (603) 724-8370 Julie Gould, President, Mercy Loan Fund: (202) 495-740 Paul Bradley, President, ROC USA, LLC: (603) 856-0709 Darcy Donahoe-Wilmot, JPMorgan Chase & Co.: (206) 500-2828 MOSES LAKE, Wash. – Homeowners in

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We are pleased to announce that the Washington State Housing Finance Commission has awarded Mercy Housing in housing tax credits which will enable us to build 40 additional apartments for low-income seniors in the Tacoma Hilltop, including eight apartments set aside for homeless seniors. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit is a critical resource for

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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

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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

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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,

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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.

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“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

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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,

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