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A Virtual Event for a Great Cause...
Home/Maker 2020 went virtual! With all in-person gatherings canceled and safer-at-home protocols in effect, we took our annual Home/Maker exhibit online this year. All Mercy Housing residents, staff, and volunteers thank everyone that participated in the event, and we offer a very special thanks to those that purchased art. Guests took advantage of three days
Read MorePage Commons is Feeling the Love...
Seniors are the most vulnerable populations when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. Although stay-at-home protocols have loosened, seniors across the nation are being asked to remain at home for their safety, creating continued stress and anxiety. Thanks to the amazing support from one Arizona community, residents at Page Commons are feeling the love. Melanie,
Read MoreFeeding Thousands
Over the last several months, millions of Americans have lost their jobs and are reeling from a total loss of income. Those who call Mercy Housing home are no exception. In fact, many Mercy Housing residents are some of the most vulnerable to the effects of these unprecedented times. But through the darkness, and with
Read MoreJuneteenth
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth — the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas were the last to be told of their freedom, almost two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Sadly, much of the country
Read MoreMercy Housing Recognized by U.S....
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 8, 2020 Contact: Kate Peterson | 303.830.3443 | kpeterson@mercyhousing.org Mercy Housing becomes first national multifamily housing organization to achieve portfolio-wide savings’ goal DENVER – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have recognized Mercy Housing for achieving its energy
Read MoreMercy Community Capital Helps...
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 18, 2020 Contact: Kate Peterson | 303.830.3443 | kpeterson@mercyhousing.org With two loans, one in Sherman and the other in Long Beach, seniors with low incomes will receive stable housing with essential services at a crucial time for the city. LOS ANGELES—Mercy Community Capital’s (MCC) loans in LA will provide
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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 2, 2020 Contact: Kate Peterson | 303.830.3443 | kpeterson@mercyhousing.org With three loans, Mercy Community Capital will help create greatly needed affordable housing with services—supporting families with low incomes at a critical time for people with low incomes. DENVER— As a leading Community Development Financial Institution, Mercy Community Capital (MCC)
Read MoreBreaking the Silence
Mercy Housing is horrified and disturbed by the racist violence that is plaguing our country. From past to present, people of color have been targeted in the United States and this must stop. Our work has always been centered on social justice. Mercy Housing’s values of respect, justice, and mercy are more than words, they are
Read MoreBrighter Ideas in Affordable...
Sustainability and affordable housing – they aren’t separate issues. Clean air and water help to break cycles of poverty. Our commitment to the people that call Mercy Housing home is for the long term. That means we’re always searching for ways to preserve communities’ health and vibrancy for generations to come. This long-term approach is
Read MoreResident Artists in Residence...
Welcome to The Mercy Housing Collection! This collection highlights the works of over 10 resident artists from six different Mountain Plains communities. These creative works include acrylic pours on canvas, acrylic on canvas, and watercolor with each piece as unique as each resident. Creating art is a powerful outlet to explore creativity and provides a
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