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Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Back-to-school time can bring up a lot of emotions for both students and their families. And with “Back-to-School” shopping lists including everything from No. 2 pencils and wide-ruled notebooks for the

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Kidvantage

KidVantage, formerly Eastside Baby Corner, helps parents and caregivers access the resources they to help their kids grow, play, and learn. They do this by providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children who are experiencing the stresses of economic security, systemic inequities, or family disruption. Founded in 1990, KidVantage partners with more than

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Izzy and a Mercy Housing Staff member smiling towards the camera while hugging, with the caption "Resident Stories - Izzy"
3/11/2022

Learn. Eat. Play.

Izzy, a resident at Crestview Village in Omaha, Nebraska, has participated in Out-of- School Time programming for several years and loves to keep busy with her friends after school and during the summer. She adores the Mercy Housing staff and loves to enjoy the healthy and often yummy meals and snacks that are provided free

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Two children are making apple nachos on a table at a Mercy Housing building.

The youth residents at Batavia Apartments in Illinois have been exploring healthy eating options. The children were able to expand their culinary palate by creating apple nachos — with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and mini chocolate chips. They were also able to create healthy fruit and yogurt parfaits using unique ingredients like dragon fruit and golden

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Your support helps Mercy Housing residents to not only have homes but tackle food insecurity as well. By donating meals and food for pantries, people who may have once struggled with hunger are now full every night. Over the holidays, so many pantries were filled by generous donations of food and goods. Potlucks and other

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When Erika left an abusive partner, she and her two small children struggled to find a place to live. Read her story below. I’m a native San Franciscan; I grew up in the Mission district. I have two children: an eight-year-old, Nelson, and a five-year-old, Ghael. Up until a couple years ago, I had a

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SPARK

We’re thrilled to announce that we now offer the SPARK After School Physical Activity Program as part of our Out-of-School Time Resident Services. We offer the program at Grace Apartments and Holly Park Apartments in the Denver area.

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