This 2024 Community Report offers a closer look at the work we do every day in the communities we serve. It also highlights the profound impact your support and generosity have had on families, seniors, veterans, and individuals exiting homelessness.

Guided by our 2024-2026 strategic business plan, Building for the Future, we successfully achieved our goals, increased housing production, reduced our environmental footprint, and remained committed to our Founding Sisters’ vision and our core values of respect, justice, and mercy.

We celebrated the grand openings of nine new affordable housing communities and broke ground on future apartments that will provide homes for those most in need.

In 2024, we welcomed Tiffany Bohee as the new president of Mercy Housing California, marking an exciting new chapter in our leadership.

As we look ahead, with the current political uncertainties surrounding funding, the importance of our fundraising initiatives has never been more significant. We are steadfast in our commitment to growing affordable housing and creating welcoming, secure communities, all while ensuring the continued well-being of Mercy Housing residents.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Together, we are building a brighter future for generations to come.

Ismael Guerrero
President & CEO, Mercy Housing

Patricia Cochran
Board Chair, Mercy Housing

Leading with Purpose: Tangerine Brigham on Housing and Health

When Tangerine Brigham began her career in 1993 with the San Francisco Department of Public Health, she quickly learned that housing and health are inextricably linked. “Back in 1995, the Health Commission adopted a resolution that housing was a public health issue,” she recalls. “We also know that in order for our healthcare delivery system to function well — for us to really be able to provide services to individuals — they have to be housed.”

Tangerine’s experience spans social services, philanthropy, and leadership roles in both San Francisco and Alameda County. Currently serving as Chief Operating and Strategy Officer for San Francisco’s healthcare delivery network, she has witnessed the deep and varied impacts of housing instability. “A lot of people might have housing,” she explains, “but if it isn’t safe or supported, or if they feel isolated, they may end up on the streets. We need multifaceted solutions to make sure housing truly sticks.”

“When I tell people I served on Mercy Housing’s board, they react so positively. That tells me the organization is truly doing something of value for the community.” She credits Mercy Housing’s strong partnerships, collaborative spirit, and willingness to tackle systemic barriers for our reputation as a trusted leader.

“Nothing about housing development is simple,” Brigham noted. “There’s always going to be something unexpected. Mercy Housing excels at problem-solving and bringing expertise to the table without a pre-defined agenda. They listen first.” According to Tangerine, that commitment to collaboration and the well-being of residents is what sets us apart.

Looking ahead, she believes the key to healthier communities lies in ongoing partnerships that treat housing as more than mere shelter. “Ultimately, if everybody actually had a place to live and a reason to get up in the morning, we’d see real change.” It’s this vision that fuels Mercy Housing’s work — and inspires dedicated champions like Tangerine Brigham.