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“Food is not just about fuel. Food is about family. Food is about community. Food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well.” – Michael Pollan What would you say if someone asked you what food you would plant in a community garden? Carrots? Tomatoes? Peas? Onions? Wait, onions? For
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Resident, Volunteer and Future...
Yvette and her family have called Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Batavia Apartments home for six years. Yvette was a high school junior, having moved with her mom and two siblings from nearby Aurora, Illinois. “Moving to Batavia was very helpful to my mom because she was a single mother, so we needed help.” One Foot in
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Unveiling The Falgrove
Thanks to the incredible generosity of The Lozier Foundation, this vibrant community of 156 one-and two-bedroom homes was gifted to Mercy Housing Mountain Plains in December. The Falgrove has great amenities including a community pool, and is located near shopping, restaurants and a public park. We are providing onsite resident services to the residents, centered
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Stepping into Oklahoma & Arkansas...
Due to the growing need for more affordable housing in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas, we are thrilled to announce our expansion into these markets so we can continue to do what we do best: provide affordable, program-enriched housing in areas that need it most. Both Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas are ripe for more affordable
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A celebration worth the wait...
We’re excited to announce the grand re-opening of Western Winds, a 100-home senior community in Tucson, Arizona with majestic views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and Tucson’s desert landscape. Gifted to Mercy Housing by Franciscan Ministries in 2016, Western Winds had significant capital needs, including the exterior siding, drainage, and roofs. After an 18-month renovation,
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Get Ready: The Cascalote is about...
We are excited to open the doors of The Cascalote this summer, our first new affordable housing community in Arizona in 13 years! Located in Glendale, this community is named after the evergreen tree known for its beautiful yellow flowers. The Cascalote will provide 148 homes for seniors, with at least 17 set aside for
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Honoring History at 9th & Navajo...
A transformative new community is coming to Denver’s historic La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood, where we recently broke ground. Mercy Housing Mountain Plains (MHMP), Native American Housing Circle, and Denver Indian Health & Family Services (DIHFS) are collaborating to develop an innovative affordable housing community co-located with an 18,000 sqft. primary health care center. 9th &
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Loan Provided for Towne Gardens...
Investment will support the acquisition and rehabilitation needs of Towne Gardens in Buffalo, New York Mercy Community Capital (MCC) has purchased a $3,868,163 million portion of Housing Partnership Fund’s (HPF) $20.6 million loan to the National Housing Partnership Foundation (NHPF) and BFC Partners (BFC) to support the acquisition and rehabilitation needs of the Towne Gardens
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Historic Heritage Place
Exciting progress is unfolding in Savannah’s Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood and renovations are on schedule for the 76 apartment homes at Heritage Place! This revitalization is more than just a construction endeavor — it’s a celebration of history, community, and the promise of a brighter future. The Cuyler-Brownsville neighborhood holds a special place in Savannah’s story. Established
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Belvedere Prepares to Bloom...
Later this year, Belvedere Apartments in Mauldin, South Carolina, will open its doors to low-income families and unhoused individuals. Conveniently located near medical facilities, educational institutions, and employment opportunities, this affordable housing community will offer 88 brand-new apartment homes. Residents will have free onsite amenities, including shared spaces, a gym, workstations, and a playground for
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