Mercy Housing
Flag this Organization: Mercy Housing for removalMercy Housing provides affordable, service-enriched housing to families, seniors, and individuals in need. Its mission focuses on creating stable communities and offering vital services such as financial education and health classes to support residents in achieving long-term stability.
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News related to Mercy Housing
4DX Toilet Flapper Replacement: A Success Story in Water Conservation
Mercy Housing recently completed a successful initiative to replace toilet flappers in its properties, significantly contributing to water conservation efforts. The program focused on the 4DX toilet flapper, which has been shown to reduce water wastage. By replacing outdated and inefficient flapp...
Supporting Emerging Developers In 2025
Mercy Housing is launching initiatives to support emerging developers in 2025, focusing on equitable access to affordable housing. The organization aims to empower new developers, particularly those from underrepresented communities, by providing resources, training, and mentorship. Key component...
The Power of Home. The Power of You.
This year’s Power of Home celebration achieved remarkable success, raising more than $100,000 to support resident services and enhance the Pack the Pantry initiative for families and seniors in Mercy Housing communities. The event featured four young residents as DJs, showcasing their skills from...
Behavioral Health Program Gains Strength
Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program is enhancing nonprofit leadership and providing multiyear funding to organizations that impact communities. In 2025, two nonprofits in Atlanta will each receive a $200,000 grant over two years to expand a behavioral health navigation program focused...
Exploring the possibilities at The Kelsey Civic Center
At Mercy Housing California, The Kelsey Civic Center is a newly developed community recognized as a finalist for Affordable Housing Finance’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the urban category. This innovative facility prioritizes accessibility and inclusion, featuring an onsite Inclusion Concierge tea...
More than an address – Sister Lillian Murphy Community is home
The Sister Lillian Murphy Community in San Francisco has received the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Americas Award for Excellence, highlighting the pride of its residents. Hazel, a resident, reflects on her journey from viewing her apartment as merely an address to embracing it as a home. She apprec...
Finding Hope at Heritage Gardens
Laura, a resident of Heritage Gardens, shares her journey from homelessness to finding a stable home. A year ago, she lived in her car, unsure of where she would sleep each night. Now, she proudly calls her apartment a sanctuary, appreciating the simple comforts like her porch and peaceful bathro...
The Kelsey Civic Center: San Francisco Welcomes Landmark Disability-Forward Community
San Francisco has inaugurated The Kelsey Civic Center, a landmark community focused on accessibility and inclusivity, developed by The Kelsey and Mercy Housing California. This $88.3 million project features 112 affordable apartments for individuals earning 20% to 60% of the area median income, w...
Chad’s second chance
Chad, a former U.S. Marine Corps mechanic, faced severe challenges after developing a substance use disorder linked to a heavy drinking culture during his military service. Despite excelling academically at the National Aviation Academy, his addiction spiraled out of control, leading to a tragic ...
Hearing, health and hope
Peggy, 78, reflects on her years as a caregiver for her mother and boyfriend, acknowledging the toll it took on her physical and mental health, especially after they passed away. Facing financial difficulties without government support for caregivers, she moved to Marian Housing Center in Racine,...
Fighting food insecurity with meal kits & cooking classes
Many residents in permanent supportive housing face challenges affording nutritious food due to rising grocery prices, which have increased 29% since February 2020. Mercy Housing Lakefront, supported by a grant from the Little Company of Mary Sisters, is collaborating with Top Box Foods and UIC C...