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For many affordable housing professionals, the path into the industry begins with a personal connection that inspires them to pursue a career dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Merritt Scholar Jennifer Flores discovered her ...
You're Invited to Our 2026 Partners Celebration!
Join us for the 2026 Merritt Partners Celebration! Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues, enjoy great food, and celebrate another year of meaningful partnerships and shared ...
You're Invited to Our 2026 Partners Celebration!
Join us for the 2026 Merritt Partners Celebration! Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues, enjoy great food, and celebrate another year of meaningful partnerships and shared ...
OAKLAND, Calif. –September 23, 2026 – Merritt Community Capital Corporation’s newly launched Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) continues to build momentum, strengthening its lending capacity and presence to better ...
Growing up in Texas and Arkansas before moving to New York, Laura experienced firsthand how different neighborhoods can shape our outlook on the future and opportunity. Some structural environments opened doors, while others faced ...
Recent Industry Events & News
2026 CHAM Conference: Denver, CO
Thank you to CHAM for another great conference in Denver! We appreciated the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, exchange ideas with peers, and strengthen the ...
Merritt is proud to announce the launch of its 2026–2027 Asset Management Specialist+ (AMS+) cohort!
As a key component of Commitment to Community (C2C), Merritt’s larger workforce development initiative, AMS+ equips current and ...
Save the Date: 2026 Partners Celebration
Mark your calendars! Merritt's Annual Partners Celebration is taking place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Oakland, California!
Each year, we set aside an evening to celebrate the ...
We are proud to welcome the 2026–2027 Merritt Scholars cohort, kicking off the program's fifth cohort! Merritt Scholars is the flagship program of Commitment to Community (C2C), Merritt’s workforce development initiative. It serves as ...
Merritt and Santa Monica College Launch Affordable Housing Property Management Certificate
We're proud to announce Rising Affordable Housing Management Professionals (RAMP), our newest C2C program designed to prepare future ...
Ali Day’s pathway into affordable housing started at LA Family Housing (LAFH), a homeless services agency in California's San Fernando Valley, where she originally supported fundraising and administration work. In her initial role at ...
Merritt recently celebrated another impactful year of the Merritt Scholars program at our annual graduation event! This year, we honored 14 Scholars, 93% of whom have already secured opportunities in affordable housing and related ...
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