Seahawks Support Mount Baker Family Housing & Resource Center Through Fundraising Campaign

At Dec. 23 game, Seahawks raising funds for families experiencing homelessness RENTON, Wash. –– The Seahawks are raising funds for families experiencing homelessness and asking fans to join them in supporting the Mount Baker Family Housing & Resource Center. Starting today through the end of December, fans are encouraged to give by texting HOME12 to … Continue reading →

$3 Million Donation to U.S. Affordable Housing Comes from Abroad

The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in Ireland has made a sizable donation to the largest affordable housing nonprofit in the U.S., Mercy Housing, Inc., to build opportunity for low-income families. DENVER, CO — This three-million-dollar gift marks the two organizations’ first partnership, and a major step toward improving low-income people’s access to essential … Continue reading →

Permanent Housing for Homeless and Low-Income Families Breaks Ground

Paul G. Allen Philanthropies, the City of Seattle, and Mercy Housing Northwest come together on Mount Baker Family Housing & Resource Center SEATTLE, WA, Sept. 18, 2018 –– Today, Mercy Housing Northwest, in partnership with Paul G. Allen Philanthropies, the City of Seattle, and the Seattle Seahawks, broke ground on the Mount Baker Family Housing … Continue reading →

Where’s Wanda?

Wanda has become a household name at Mercy Othello Plaza. Since moving in last year, Wanda hasn’t wasted any time making friends with her new neighbors and was able to quickly form a close-knit community. When she speaks about her new home at Mercy Othello Plaza, Wanda is all smiles — “It’s a family. We … Continue reading →

Mercy Othello Plaza: A Landmark Year

Last July, everyone at Mercy Housing Northwest (MHNW) celebrated the grand opening of Mercy Othello Plaza — our newest family community of 108 affordable homes and MHNW’s headquarters office in Southeast Seattle. New residents, project partners, and community supporters helped us commemorate this special occasion. We’re so grateful to celebrate our one-year anniversary. It’s been … Continue reading →

How to Find Affordable Housing with Us

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 … Continue reading →

100% Graduation Rate in Washington

Sterling Meadows Apartments opened in February 2002 and currently serves 50 agricultural workers and their families — all of whom earn 45% or less of the area median income. A supplemental year-round academic program called Homework Club has had prolific results — for 5 straight years they had a 100% high-school graduation rate — that’s … Continue reading →

Earth Day Drawing Contest

This month, the Mercy Housing National office hosted an Earth Day drawing contest that was open to residents from all regions across the country. Residents were asked to create a picture of what Earth Day means to them. Here are just a few of the drawings we’d like to share from our many talented artists … Continue reading →