Posts Tagged ‘mercy housing’

Major Jenkins Apartments, Chicago, IL

Major Jenkins main facade

Located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Major Jenkins Apartments is the combination of two adjacent buildings originally built in the early 1900s. The four-story brick and stone buildings were acquired by Mercy Housing in 1995 and transformed into a single affordable housing complex for people who were otherwise unable to afford a home. LBBA coordinated with…

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Miriam Apartments, Chicago, IL

Miriam Apartments Main Entry

Located in a historic district of Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, The Miriam Apartments were originally built in 1925 as a home for senior citizens. The four-story brick building was acquired by Mercy Housing in 1991 and transformed into an affordable housing complex for women who were otherwise unable to afford a home, making it the first…

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MetLife, Enterprise Recognize Roseland Place as Innovative Senior Housing Model

Mercy Housing Lakefront and Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) are among four senior housing organizations being recognized by MetLife Foundation and Enterprise Community Partners for their innovative approaches to affordable accommodations and care for the elderly. The 2013 MetLife Foundation Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing was awarded to Mercy Housing and NHS for its work…

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