Recent Property Closings & News
Congratulations to Eden Housing on their recent project, Donner Field Senior Apartments, located in Sacramento, California. As a new construction senior community, Donner Field is available to 67 households aged 55+ earning at or below 60% of the area median income, with 17 units set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness. In addition, the project will be all-electric and is anticipated to receive GreenPoint Rated Gold certification.
Linda Mandolini, President and CEO at Eden Housing recently stated, “Donner Field Senior Apartments represents a meaningful step forward in addressing senior homelessness in this region. We’re grateful for all of our mission-driven partners, including Merritt, whose collaboration and commitment have helped bring this project together. We look forward to welcoming residents in 2027 and seeing this vibrant community thrive.”
Merritt is proud to support this project by providing $15.7M in tax equity. Thank you to our financing partners at First Citizens Bank, as well as CCRC, SHRA, the City of Sacramento, and CA HCD, for making this project possible!
Congratulations Eden Housing on their recent project, Riverhouse Hotel, located in Martinez, California. Originally built in 1914, this historic building has been operating as permanent housing since 1994 and is undergoing a full renovation to ensure its residents will be comfortably housed. As a rehabilitation project, Riverhouse will serve up to 83 senior (62+) households in downtown Martinez.
“The rehabilitation of the Riverhouse Hotel demonstrates how thoughtful collaboration can both honor a community’s history and create renewed opportunity for residents to thrive. We’re grateful for our strong partnership with Merritt that made this project a reality,” Linda Mandolini, President and CEO at Eden Housing recently stated.
Merritt is proud to support this project by providing $22.7M in tax equity. Thank you to our financing partners at City National Bank, as well as CA HCD and Contra Costa County, for making this project possible!
Commitment to California (C2C):
2025 C2C Annual Review
We’re proud to share our 2025 C2C Annual Review—a year-in-review of the programs, people, and progress driving change across the affordable housing ecosystem.
From key takeaways to meaningful insights, and a sneak peek at what’s ahead for C2C, this Annual Review is more than a recap—it reflects Merritt’s belief that solving the affordable housing crisis requires holistic change—by empowering people and intentionally investing in the resources and leaders our communities need to thrive.
2026-2027 Merritt Scholars Applications Are Now Open!
Play a key role in building the next generation by helping us find future leaders in affordable housing! The Merritt Scholars program supports emerging talent by offering:
✅ A $10,000 scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students
✅ Peer collaboration and direct access to industry leaders
✅ One-on-one mentorship
✅ Fully funded attendance at key industry conferences
✅ Leadership development to build your competitive edge
We are looking for strong candidates to join our 2026-2027 cohort, and this is the perfect opportunity to encourage early-career professionals in your network to submit an application or send candidates our way!
Upcoming Merritt Scholars Info Session
Join us for a Merritt Scholars virtual info session on Friday, March 13, to learn more about the program, connect with our team, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming year!
This session is a great opportunity for prospective candidates to:
- Explore the mission of Merritt Scholars
- Ask questions about the application process
- Learn what to expect from the cohort experience
If you’re ready to jumpstart your affordable housing career journey, we’d love to see you there!
Merritt’s 2026 Job Demand Study is Out!
The future of affordable housing depends on a strong, well-equipped workforce. Having current industry data is critical to learning about which jobs and skill sets are needed in today’s market.
Merritt’s 2026 Job Demand Study survey is now open! Your insights will help guide how we shape our C2C programs – this is your opportunity to share what you know. Complete the survey today!
PEOPLE UPDATES
Staff Spotlight: Rodrigo Ramos
Our newest Staff Spotlight features our Assistant Asset Manager, Rodrigo Ramos, whose expertise in asset and property management guides our team daily! We are grateful for the impact he has on communities across California.
Merritt is Hiring!
We’re seeking a mission-driven, energetic, and creative Impact Associate who is passionate about affordable housing, professional development, and guiding individuals to pursue purpose-driven and impactful careers.
As the right hand to our Impact Manager, this individual will play a vital role in executing our C2C initiative, Merritt’s workforce development arm.
Get all the latest Merritt news, updates, and announcements!
About Merritt Community Capital Corporation
Merritt Community Capital Corporation is a mission-oriented affordable housing funder that serves the state of California. For more than 35 years, Merritt has been a trusted partner, investing more than $1.7 billion and creating over 12,500 affordable homes across California. Beyond investing in properties, Merritt invests in people. Through its Commitment to California initiative (C2C), Merritt proudly spearheads programs across the state that attract, train, and retain current and future affordable housers.
Merritt is also the west coast member of the National Association of State and Local Equity Funds (NASLEF), which empowers locally engaged, mission-driven housing and community investment partners to build thriving communities. By partnering with mission-aligned organizations and developers in the affordable housing space, Merritt ensures the most critical communities are developed and maintained for low-income residents.