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State of Georgia Awards $5 Million...
According to National Low Income Housing Coalition research, Georgia has a severe shortage of affordable rental homes for households that are cost-burdened. There is a shortage of more than 200,000 rental apartment homes available for more than 340,000 renter households. This is why Mercy Housing Southeast (MHSE) was thrilled to be awarded a $5M grant
Read MoreWhy Proposition 123 is the Right...
By Shelly Marquez This affordable housing crisis threatens to irrevocably alter the state we love. Half of Coloradans can no longer afford to live here. Teachers, firefighters, and nurses who can earn as little as $22,000 a year can’t afford to live in the communities they serve. Young professionals struggle to afford rents or mortgages,
Read MoreYour Vote, Your Voice, Your Home...
September 24, is National Voter Registration Day. This is a special day for affordable housing advocates, residents, and the entire country. We’re lucky to live in a place where we can voice our opinions through ballot boxes, but to do that, you must be registered to vote. We’ve collected all the information you’ll need to
Read MoreHow to Find Affordable Housing...
Mercy Housing knows that many people are in search of a home at this time of year. Below are some helpful links to jump start your search for affordable housing: Where We’re Located Frequently Asked Questions Resident Services How To Apply It’s important to keep in mind that even if a community has a waiting
Read MoreDreaming Big
Before finding Mercy Housing, Savannah residents Craig and Ernestine struggled to care for their adult son with autism on a limited household budget. Like any family, they wanted a safe place to live, but labored to find a home they could afford with Savannah’s high housing and rental prices.
Read MoreOn Arizona Gives Day, Support...
On Arizona Gives Day, Support the Work of Mercy Housing Gilbert, Arizona (4/2/2015) — Give back to your community by supporting Mercy Housing Southwest on Arizona Gives Day, April 7, 2015. Arizona Gives Day is a powerful 24 hour online giving experience that unites Arizonans around causes they believe in. By directing your donation to
Read MoreThe President talks about housing...
President Obama delivered a major speech on housing this week in Phoenix, AZ, one of the areas hardest hit by the single family foreclosure crisis. The speech called for not just a better system for homeowners, but for continued investment in affordable rental housing and resources to end homelessness. This matters for Mercy Housing and
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