In The News

For the fourth consecutive year, EPIC invests in Mercy Housing as their charity of choice The National Real Estate Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced the contribution of over $40,000 to the Chamblee Senior Residences to enhance the community kitchen and offer healthy cooking demonstration classes for residents. In addition, the contribution will

During the summer many residents work, yet their children are out of school. Summer camps and programs can be expensive, so Mercy Housing Southeast created its own summer camp that offers kids robust programming, including literacy classes with over 60 children participating. The program is open to any child at the properties, free of charge,

Sterling Meadows Apartments opened in February 2002 and currently serves 50 agricultural workers and their families — all of whom earn 45% or less of the area median income. A supplemental year-round academic program called Homework Club has had prolific results — for 5 straight years they had a 100% high-school graduation rate — that’s

Summertime is crucial for Mercy Housing youth, since most are out of school while their parents are working. Summer programming provides opportunities to learn and grow. The Youth Leadership program at Driftwood Estates in Rapid City, South Dakota is giving kids a chance to give back to their community this summer. “The program’s theme is

As Pride Month wraps up, Mercy Housing would like to thank everyone that has made this such a special time of year. We enjoyed the month of celebration, education, and awareness. To truly foster positive change with access to fair and safe housing we must continue these efforts all year. Partnerships are invaluable in this

We are grateful for the support of both individual volunteers and local organizations that are willing to respond to the specific needs of our residents. We would not be where we are today without the help of partners like the Denver Metro Association of Realtors Central District (DMAR). This month, DMAR sponsored a food drive

Urban farming has been growing in popularity with more people wanting to save money, eat healthier, and spend more time outdoors. Mercy Housing residents are no exception, and several of our properties are fortunate enough to have thriving community gardens that provide fresh produce, community cohesion, and education for children about how plants grow. Timbercreek

Across our properties in Arizona, through a partnership with the Arizona Community Action Association, our staff helps residents to enroll in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. We assist in determining eligibility, completing and filing applications, understanding benefits, and connecting residents to the Department of Economic Security for further information. To be eligible for SNAP, residents

Despite having an affordable home, many Mercy Housing residents worry about having enough food. Last fall Mercy Housing collected data on resident food security status for the first time, providing a quantitative look into a serious issue for individuals and families. We found that an astounding 57% of households in the Mountain Plains region indicated food insecurity.

Mercy Housing is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.  We strive to continue building a culture of respect and to not pass unfair, uninvited, or unkind assumptions internally or externally.  As Pride Month comes to a close we hope the following information will assist your communication. Learning to use preferred-gender pronouns and