In The News

“Summer is the best time to chase the sunsets and live in the sunshine.” – Unknown It is hard to believe that another summer has come and gone. For Mercy Housing residents across the country, summer was full of fun activities, celebrations, field trips, and more. Celebrations, Cooking Classes, and a Little Rock-n-Roll Mercy Housing

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9/26/2024

Helen Turns 100

Family members traveled to Chicago from Michigan, Missouri, Florida, Arizona, and California to celebrate Helen and her incredible milestone — her 100th birthday! Her family members and residents at Constitution Hall enjoyed delicious sweet treats and shared heartwarming moments. We were thrilled to welcome special guests from the City of Aurora, the local fire department,

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As many grapple with uncertainty, the importance of secure and stable housing for residents who call Mercy Housing home is undeniable. It is in these inclusive communities where residents plant roots and thrive with the help of their neighbors and site staff. This wouldn’t be possible without your support. In this newsletter you will read

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The new affordable housing community is home to low-income seniors and senior veterans who have experienced homelessness On September 18, representatives from Mercy Housing California joined city officials and community partners in celebration of Heritage Gardens, a brand-new affordable housing community for low-income seniors and senior veterans who have experienced homelessness in Long Beach, California.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month Feature

Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month was first introduced by California Congressman George E. Brown in 1968? Originally recognized as a commemorative week, U.S. Representative Esteban E. Torres, also from California, proposed to expand the national observance to one month. In 1989, then-President George W. Bush declared September 15 – October 15 as National

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Three years ago, Sister Patsy was at her church working on gathering a group of young adults for a church activity when a couple, Caje and Janice Remedios, walked in and introduced themselves. During their conversation, Sister Patsy began discussing Mercy Housing and its mission to bring affordable housing and resident services to those most

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Mercy Community Capital (MCC) has provided a $250,000 social impact investment to The Friendship Bridge to support its microlending operations for women entrepreneurs in Guatemala. Based in Lakewood, Colorado, the Friendship Bridge supports clients from areas in Guatemala where access to capital is significantly restricted. These microloans help clients support and expand their businesses. Average

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S&P Global Ratings, one of the leading providers of credit ratings in the country, has reaffirmed its ‘AA-‘ rating to Mercy Housing. Mercy Housing received this rating with a stable outlook, which is the highest rating to be obtained by nonprofit social housing providers. Substantial due diligence was required to obtain the rating. An issuer

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Historic downtown hotel converted into permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Representatives from Mercy Housing California and Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) joined elected officials and others in a dedication celebration for the completion of the St. Clare at Capitol Park. The community located at 1125 9th Street was formerly the Capitol Park

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David Esposito is a dedicated professional known for his commitment to making impactful contributions in the field of supportive housing. David has spent over two decades developing more than 800 units of supportive housing and has led numerous initiatives to meet the needs to address homelessness in Illinois. During his time as the Executive Director

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