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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

July 15, 2025 -- Oakland, CA
Merritt Community Capital Corporation, a California-based nonprofit whose mission is to invest in affordable housing and people to build a stronger California, recently grew its leadership team ...

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 ...

New Property Closing: Sunrise at Bogart
We’re thrilled to announce Many Mansions and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services newest project: Sunrise at Bogart, located in Riverside, California. As a new 23-unit development, Sunrise ...

Merritt recently celebrated the completion of another successful Merritt Scholars program through our annual graduation event! This year, we recognized 20 graduates, 70% of whom have obtained opportunities in fields in or related to ...

Asset Manager Specialist (AMS+) Cohort
We are excited to launch a new Asset Manager cohort in 2025! Participants will have the opportunity to attend virtual and live instructor-led sessions. Huge thanks to the Consortium for Housing ...

Grand Re-Opening: Rodeo Gateway Apartments
Congratulations to EAH Housing on the grand re-opening of Rodeo Gateway Apartments!
Rodeo Gateway Apartments underwent a substantial rehabilitation to ensure this 49-unit community remained ...

March 18, 2025--Oakland, CA
As a people-first organization, Merritt is proud to be an investor in affordable housing communities throughout California that provide homes where residents can thrive and support the Asset ...

Commitment to California Update:
Affordable Housing Industry Job Demand Study
In response to growing industry workforce needs, Merritt is conducting its first Job Demand Study!
This study is designed to assess current employment ...

March 11, 2025--Oakland, CA
Kayla Brons is a 2024-2025 Merritt Scholar studying for her M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning, set to graduate June 2025. She is currently working at the McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity as a ...
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