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Newsletter – October 25, 2025

Newsletter – October 25, 2025

We're Excited to Share Our 2024 Impact Report! Our 2024 Impact Report celebrates the people, partners, and projects at the heart of our mission — investing in affordable housing and people, building a stronger California. Thank you to ...
Staff Spotlight: Ari Beliak, President & CEO

Staff Spotlight: Ari Beliak, President & CEO

Ari Beliak’s path to leadership at Merritt is rooted in a lifelong commitment to impact and belief in the power of people. Raised by a former refugee and social activist rabbi, Ari grew up attending demonstrations and engaging in ...
Newsletter – September 25, 2025

Newsletter – September 25, 2025

Commitment to California (C2C) Update: Merritt Scholars Reception at SCANPH Kicking off conference season at SCANPH was the perfect opportunity to welcome our Merritt Scholars and connect with our partners. Thanks to all who attended ...
New Property Closing: Casa de la Luz

New Property Closing: Casa de la Luz

Congratulations to Hollywood Community Housing Corporation on their newest project: Casa de la Luz, located in East Los Angeles. This property will provide housing for 93 low-income households, including 40 units reserved for those ...
Newsletter – August 25, 2025

Newsletter – August 25, 2025

Commitment to California (C2C) Update: Kicking off Merritt Scholars It was great to officially launch our 2025-2026 Merritt Scholars Program and meet our scholars in person. Wishing our newest cohort a successful year ahead! SEE MORE ...
Merritt Scholars Program Launches 2025-2026 Cohort

Merritt Scholars Program Launches 2025-2026 Cohort

Kicking off its 17th year, the Merritt Scholars program recently launched this year’s cohort with 14 new scholars! As a cornerstone of Merritt’s Commitment to California (C2C) initiative, the Merritt Scholars program serves as an ...
Newsletter – July 25, 2025

Newsletter – July 25, 2025

Commitment to California (C2C) Update: Introducing our 2025-2026 Merritt Scholars Cohort!Congrats to the 14 new scholars who are joining this year's Merritt Scholars cohort! To get more information, take a look at our program ...
New Property Closing: Casa Colibri

New Property Closing: Casa Colibri

Congratulations to American Family Housing on their newest project: Casa Colibri, located in Midway City, an unincorporated community in Orange County. Casa Colibri will provide sorely needed housing to 50 homeless households as well ...
Welcome to our AMS+ 2025-2026 Cohort!

Welcome to our AMS+ 2025-2026 Cohort!

July 21, 2025 -- Oakland, CA Merritt is excited to announce the launch of the 2025-2026 Asset Management Specialist + program (AMS+). As a critical component of Merritt’s Commitment to California (C2C) initiative, AMS+ empowers asset ...
Staff Spotlight: Celina Pacana, Impact Manager 

Staff Spotlight: Celina Pacana, Impact Manager 

July 7, 2025   As someone who has been an advocate for others, Celina Pacana always knew she wanted to build a career in community development. Being a first-generation college graduate from Manila, Philippines, Celina ...
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