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 affordable housing property management professionals.
Developed in partnership with Santa Monica College, RAMP creates pathways into stable, community-centered careers by equipping participants with practical training, leadership opportunities, and transferable skills in operations, resident engagement, and real-world problem-solving.
We’re grateful to Santa Monica College for their partnership in bringing this program to life and helping expand access to meaningful career opportunities in affordable housing.
Commitment to Community (C2C):
Announcing our 2026 Job Demand Study
We’re excited to share our 2026 Job Demand Study — a closer look at the trends shaping today’s affordable housing workforce and where the industry is headed next.
These insights help us tailor our Commitment to Community (C2C) programs to align with industry demand and connect participants to meaningful careers in affordable housing. A special thank you to everyone who contributed their time and expertise to this year’s study!
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Merritt Scholars Graduates
We’re proud to recognize our 2025-2026 Merritt Scholars graduates—93% of whom have already secured opportunities in affordable housing and related fields, continuing their journeys with mission-driven organizations across the industry.
A special thank you to our Impact Manager, Celina Pacana, whose dedication and mentorship play a vital role in supporting each Scholar’s success.
People Updates
Staff Spotlight: Ali Day
Our newest Staff Spotlight features our Community Investments Associate Ali Day, whose work supports underwriting, finance closing, and transitioning our affordable housing developments to asset management, positioning them for long-term impact. We are grateful for her commitment to our industry, our partners, and our team!
Happy 6-Year Anniversary to David Dologite!
Congratulations to David Dologite on his 6-year anniversary with Merritt Community Capital Corporation!
As Managing Director of Community Investments, David plays a key role in deepening our impact through strategic partnerships and a steadfast commitment to investing in affordable housing and people. His solutions-oriented approach and ability to build trusted relationships have helped strengthen our work across California and beyond.
Thank you, David, for your leadership and dedication to our mission!
Happy 6-Year Anniversary to David Eisenman!
Congratulations to David Eisenman on 6 years with Merritt Community Capital Corporation!
As our Associate Director of Community Investments, David brings a deep care for Merritt’s mission through his “people-first” approach, helping navigate complex transactions and support projects that create lasting impact.
Please join us in congratulating David on this milestone!
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— Jane Jacobs, Writer & Activist
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.