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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2020 Contact: Kate Peterson | 303.830.3443 | kpeterson@mercyhousing.org 26th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award recognizes best in affordable housing Washington, D.C. – The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) today announced that two Mercy Housing Northwest developments in Seattle are recipients of the Charles L. Edson Tax

We deeply value our relationship with our donors and supporters, and the trust you put in us to protect your privacy and security. In keeping with our culture of transparency and open communication, we want to share that Mercy Housing was recently contacted by Blackbaud, the donor management software company that hosts our fundraising database,

Converting older, deteriorating motels into housing for the homeless can be a gamble with limited wins. However, with sound planning and strategic implementation, easing California’s long-term homelessness crisis using similar strategies is doable, especially now, in light of recently approved state funding to help tackle the issue. This April, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled Project Roomkey,

Mercy Housing provides quality, evidence-based Out of School Time (OST) programming for hundreds of youth in California communities. The goal of OST is to supplement young residents’ educational and social-emotional learning to help them lay a strong foundation for academic and life success. While originally attended primarily by K-5th grade residents, these programs have expanded

Recently, we received a note of gratitude from a resident that touched our hearts, and keeps us steadfast in supporting Mercy Housing residents. “Me and my son would like to thank you for helping us with our rent during this pandemic. We have no family in Colorado. It’s just me and my son. Thank you

People have stepped up in amazing ways across the Mountain Plains to provide much-needed support during these challenging times. Every contribution is appreciated, and you are truly making a difference in the lives of so many residents! When Francis Peak View in Kaysville, Utah, called with a request for virtual tutoring, Vic did not hesitate.

As a young, single mother of two, Kathy moved into Mercy Housing’s Decatur Place Apartments in Denver with one goal in mind. She wanted to prove to herself and her kids that she could make it on her own and provide a good life for them all. For some, that might sound like an overwhelming

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the structure of classroom-based learning. With California’s shelter-in-place ordinances and school closures statewide, many students are missing out on vital social aspects of school that help to promote learning and the development of healthy social bonds. Families are experiencing what has been coined ‘COVID slide,’ a 30% or greater

As the reality of the coronavirus pandemic found its way throughout the Pacific Northwest, Mercy Housing Northwest was rapidly pivoting and learning so much about what it meant for the communities we serve. As a housing organization, shelter-in-place took on new resonance. Resident Services staff have always made it a priority to build strong, lasting

Mercy Housing Lakefront’s office has moved… to a new floor! We’re moving on up to the 19th Floor! Please note our new address: Mercy Housing Lakefront 120 S. LaSalle Street Suite 1915 Chicago, IL 60603 We look forward to seeing you at our new home!