In The News

Emma is a resilient, passionate member of the Mercy Greenbrae community in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Courage, determination, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting change have defined her journey. Emma began her adult life as a cast member at Walt Disney World, bringing beloved characters to life while quietly navigating the trauma of sexual assault.

With support from a $30,000 U.S. Bank Foundation grant, we are deepening our impact in support of our Housing Stability for Low-Income Families in Pierce County initiative. This one-year grant will fund eviction-prevention services for 570 residents across six affordable housing communities. It includes personalized outreach, rental assistance navigation, lease education, and proactive financial stability

It is a beautiful day in Vancouver, Washington. Sun washes the community room at Columbia Heights in warm golds. Through the windows, every shade of green fills the frame. Beyond their reach, an inviting blue beckon attendees to an art therapy class for all ages. Iryna, the class instructor, is readying the space. At each

In her words “It is such a joy to share my experience working with the wonderful seniors at Page Commons. Over the past three years, I have had the privilege of planning and leading the monthly craft classes and couponing food and hygiene products. Additionally, I help with special events and holiday festivities. The seniors

Leaders from the City of Oakland and Mercy Housing California celebrate the groundbreaking of The Eliza, transforming excess land into much‑needed affordable housing with on‑site supportive services for seniors Mercy Housing California, together with the City of Oakland, local and federal leaders, and development partners, celebrated the groundbreaking of The Eliza, a new affordable housing

Laurie Glasgow‑Gill, one of Mercy Housing’s longest serving team members, retired at the end of 2025, marking nearly 24 years of remarkable contribution. As Investor Relations Manager, Laurie was responsible for overseeing MCC’s investor portfolio, preparing investor note documents, meeting compliance reporting requirements, and tracking interest payments, among other duties. Laurie had previously worked in

In December, MCC financed Waverly North with a two‑note loan supporting 76 new LIHTC units affordable at 30–80% AMI. Located in Austin’s District 9, the development blends the restoration of two historic buildings with the construction of a new three‑story residential building. Backed by our Capital Magnet Funds award, MCC’s structure delivers comprehensive financing from

Friends, partners, and supporters came together for our signature Power of Home in Phoenix and Denver, raising a record $560,315 in support of our work! A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, MDC/Richmond American Homes Family Foundation, The Staenberg Group, and Wells Fargo. Stable housing is the cornerstone of economic mobility, growth, and opportunity.

As part of our ambitious 4DX goals, Mercy Housing embarked on the 4DX Toilet Flapper Replacement project early this year. This initiative aimed to replace all toilet flappers across the entire portfolio. While toilet flappers may not seem significant, their performance has a surprisingly large impact on water consumption. Leaking or aging flappers are one

Throughout 2025, Mercy Community Capital (MCC) continued to support developers who were relatively new to affordable housing or had limited access to traditional debt sources. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), MCC makes a concerted effort to provide capital in support of affordable housing developments where capital may be otherwise difficult to obtain. For