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A Blessing for The Hub at Sunnydale...
In preparation for the grand opening of The Hub in Sunnydale, an interfaith blessing ceremony celebrating unity and diversity was held on September 25. Representatives from Mercy Housing and San Francisco’s faith traditions joined this special day for a sneak peek of this incredible space, which now connects and supports San Francisco’s Sunnydale and Visitacion
Read MoreResident Services Coming to South...
We have expanded our presence in South Carolina, where some communities face limited resources. We are excited to announce that we are collaborating with Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) in the Southeast Region to launch resident service programs at Mercy Housing communities in South Carolina as needed. With a shared commitment to affordable housing, this
Read MoreTackling Food Insecurity
Food pantries continue to be one of Mercy Housing’s most utilized services, with the resident services programming team having provided food assistance, including food pantries and meal deliveries to 11,281 households who accessed food services 159,174 times in 2023 across all Mercy Housing regions. In addition, enrollment in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) among Mercy
Read MoreThe Power of Storytelling: Sister...
The story begins in Burlingame in the mid-1980s. Sister Lillian and Sister Patsy were friends and Sisters of Mercy—Burlingame. The Burlingame Sisters were a small group, and as Sister Patsy explains, “Everybody knew everything that was going on.” Meanwhile, the Sisters of Omaha were looking for someone to fill the shoes left by Sister Therese Tracy, then-president
Read MoreHearts United: A Night of Generosity...
Thank you to everyone who attended Power of Home and contributed to making this year’s annual event a resounding success! Your generous support and participation are essential to the success of Mercy Housing Southeast’s resident services programs. Thanks to your contributions, we will continue to provide crucial resources such as Out-of-School time programming, financial literacy
Read MoreBringing Play to Life: A New Playground...
It was a summer full of play for the kids at Decatur Place Apartments in Denver, thanks to a generous grant from KABOOM! and CarMax.The brand-new, state-of-the-art playspace transformed an underutilized area into a safe and engaging environment for children of all ages. Volunteers spent an entire day working together to build the new play
Read MoreChampioning Excellence: Shelly...
Congratulations to Shelly Marquez, president of Mercy Housing Mountain Plains (MHMP), on being named one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Shelly’s exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to affordable housing, and profound impact on our community. Under her guidance,
Read MoreA Night of Generosity and Joy:...
Thank you to everyone who attended Power of Home and contributed to making this year’s annual event a resounding success! We raised close to $500,000 — a new record, thanks to you! Your generous support and participation continue to make a significant impact on Mercy Housing Mountain Plains’ resident services programming. Thanks to your contributions,
Read MoreVeteran's Day Spotlight: Leroy's...
In many ways, Leroy Schmidt was a typical Wisconsin kid—he helped his grandfather milk the cows on their farm, attended high school, and dated his high-school sweetheart, whom he later married and spent 56 beautiful years together. But at just 16 years old, Leroy did something extraordinary. “I joined the military in ’53. I told
Read MoreResidents at Belray Apartments...
On July 31, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) visited with residents and staff of Belray Apartments. Congressman Quigley engaged with residents, discussing their experiences and the importance of having affordable housing in diverse and walkable communities like Lakeview. Mercy Housing Lakefront President Mark Angelini also shared exciting plans for the future rehabilitation of Belray Apartments. Once
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