New Closing-Huntington Square

New Closing-Huntington Square

April 10, 2023–OAKLAND, CA Congratulations to A Community of Friends on the financing closing for Huntington Square, a new construction development in Huntington Park, CA. The project contains 17 studios and 30 one-bedroom units to be rented to homeless senior...
Merritt Scholars Spotlight: Jacob Boesch

Merritt Scholars Spotlight: Jacob Boesch

April 3, 2023–OAKLAND, CA Jacob Boesch is one of Merritt’s 2022-2023 Merritt Scholars. He is currently studying Urban Studies and Planning at San Francisco State University and is in his final semester of his last year. Jacob shared that he took a 13-year pause on...
New Closing-Collier Avenue

New Closing-Collier Avenue

March 20, 2023–OAKLAND, CA Congratulations to Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation on the financing closing for Collier Avenue, a new construction development in Nice, CA. The project contains 29 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom units to be rented to...
Merritt Scholars Spotlight: Alexis Johnson

Merritt Scholars Spotlight: Alexis Johnson

February 27, 2023–OAKLAND, CA The Merritt Scholars program expanded significantly in 2022 as part of Merritt’s Commitment to California. We are proud of our 2022-2023 cohort – our largest to date – and their dedication to learning and enthusiasm for affordable...
Staff Spotlight: Carla Vásquez-Noriega

Staff Spotlight: Carla Vásquez-Noriega

February 22, 2023–OAKLAND, CA Merritt invests in affordable housing and people to build a stronger California. Merritt has wonderful staff bringing unique skills to strive toward Merritt’s larger vision of everyone having a home in a community where they can thrive....