Mercy Housing Colorado Affordable Housing

An Effective Practice

Description

Mercy Housing Colorado, one of seven regional development corporations affiliated with the Mercy Housing System, develops and manages affordable housing for low-income area families with incomes ranging from 9 percent to 60 percent of the area median. Target populations include working families, senior citizens, formerly homeless families, and adults with mental or physical disabilities. MHC also provides support services to help clients move toward self-sufficiency through skills building for career advancement, financial planning, and youth leadership.

Goal / Mission

The goal of Mercy Housing is to create and strengthen Healthy Communities Across America.

Results / Accomplishments

MHC owns and operates 11 properties throughout Colorado. Their current inventory of 791 single-and multifamily housing is home to more than 2,000 people.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Mercy Housing System
Primary Contact
Melinda Pollack
Mercy Housing Colorado
1999 Broadway, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 830-3428
mpollack@mercyhousing.org
http://www.mercyhousing.org/
Topics
Economy / Housing & Homes
Organization(s)
Mercy Housing System
Source
Finance Project
Date of publication
Jan 2004
Location
Colorado
Target Audience
Families