Mercy Housing Northwest
Home isn’t just a roof over your head. It’s also a gateway to creating community. Dedicated to building and providing affordable housing for families and seniors with low incomes, Mercy Housing Northwest is addressing the escalating demand for affordable homes in our region. We provide families and seniors with a welcoming home while also offering essential resources through resident services.
Homeless, Housed, Homeowner
Rahel’s life was upended when she left her home to protect her children and then quit her job without a backup plan. She was desperate for housing until her social worker referred her to MHNW. “Relief came in a home. Walking through the doors of my apartment at Appian Way, I felt absolute relief that my kids had a safe place to sleep,” Rahel said.
She embraced the opportunities offered by resident services, including community gatherings, out-of-school time activities, case management, and workforce development. Determined to improve her future, Rahel returned to school to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
With a degree, her family moved to King County Housing, but Rahel continued her education, this time working toward becoming a Registered Nurse.
Today, Rahel works at a long-term care facility and gives back to her community. She is now a homeowner, and her children are thriving, with a new sibling joining the family. Through her determination, Rahel has created a brighter future for all.
By The Numbers
5,774
residents
3,013
homes
53
properties
2024 Highlights
1
Opened Mercy Millworks Family Housing in Bellingham, Washington. This brand-new community features 83 apartment homes and a six-classroom early learning center. The development was awarded the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Award for Small Metropolitan Housing,
2
Opened our first-ever community in Oregon, Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst Commons, which provides 100 affordable homes for families. It is one of the country’s most sustainable affordable housing communities of its size.
3
Continued expansion of the Mercy Scholars program to family communities throughout the Northwest. This unique program is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap and addressing economic challenges through onsite programming, services, and partnerships.
MHNW Board of Directors
Christian Gunter (Chair)
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Samona Burleson
Gifts of Hope
Judy Byron, OP
Adrian Dominican Sisters
Bill Crow
Amazon
Ashenafi Gossaye
King County Metro
Rachel Lucy
PeaceHealth
Allison Simon
Affordable Housing Advocate
Junior Torres
Windermere
Susanna Tran
West Coast Commercial Realty
Thank you to our Partners
We want to extend our most heartfelt gratitude to the individuals and organizations who share our vision to create stable, vibrant, and healthy communities and that make our work possible through their generous contributions.
