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Students Usher in the School Year...
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
Read MoreJasmine’s Story
“You’re supposed to graduate high school, graduate college, start your career, have a business, have a home, all by 30. And, if you can do that by 30, I’m not envious, like, that’s good. I wish I could’ve done that, but everybody’s situation is different. I try not to tell myself, ‘You better have this.
Read MoreAnnouncing the Healthier Here...
Mercy Housing Northwest recently received a $536,798 award from Healthier Here, a local nonprofit. The grant will help launch an innovative resident and wellness initiative addressing the historic inequities experienced by low-income and BIPOC communities by introducing a model that centers on behavioral health in programming and training, while supporting residents and staff across King
Read MoreMeet Glen: A Rocker with a Heart...
Resident Profile: Glen, Francis Heights Mention Jon Bon Jovi to Mercy Housing’s Francis Heights resident Glen and prepare to hear some amazing stories about the famed musician. You see, Glen helped to build the musician’s 62-acre New Jersey home. He was also invited to play the drums in Bon Jovi’s home studio. His stories are
Read MoreSummertime Fun
Ready. Set. Go! Summer is in full swing with Out-of-School Time (OST) programming in communities across the Mountain Plains. OST is one of Mercy Housing’s most popular programs for youth and engages hundreds of kids each year with fun activities and healthy snacks. For so many parents, OST provides peace of mind knowing their children
Read MoreResident Voices - Graciela...
Resident Voices offers residents a platform to share their voice with the greater community. We applaud all those who have the interest to share their thoughts with us! Vista Alegre is a senior property located in Glendale, Arizona. The 60-unit community offers a variety of Resident Services programming that supports residents to live their full
Read MoreLearn. 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
Read MoreVolunteer Power
Stroll by Mercy Housing’s Heritage Homes community on a Monday morning and you will likely pass a throng of neighborhood residents greeting one another in a multitude of languages, while bags of fresh produce change hands and volunteers work up a sweat. From the ground floor of Heritage Homes, Mercy Housing California (MHC) operates one
Read MoreResident Stories - Julie
Julie and her two small children slept on the floor the first night in their new home. After escaping an abusive relationship, they had little more than the clothes on their backs. Julie fought hard to provide a safe home for her kids and was grateful to find stable housing for her family at Mercy
Read MoreComing Full Circle: At "Unity...
When Anna Marie Fai and Alyssa Tuaolo stepped into their resident-serving roles at Britton Court Apartments in San Francisco, they found a community in need of healing. Violence in the surrounding Visitacion Valley neighborhood had left families reeling, and within the building, they sensed the need to build trust. Anna, a Resident Services Manager at
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