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 everyone whose commitment and collaboration made this year’s impact possible.
Commitment to California (C2C) Update
As the market evolves, it’s critical for us to have a pulse on recent and upcoming changes to help us tailor our programs and help participants identify the right opportunities. We conducted this study to explore the affordable housing job market and identify upcoming trends that will shape our C2C programs. Visit the link below to learn about our findings!
Save the Date! Partners Celebration Event
Join us for an evening of delicious bites, lively conversation, and shared celebration as we honor the partnerships and milestones that make our work possible.
Here are the event details:
When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Two Pitchers Brewing Company (downtown Oakland)
Note: We recommend parking in the YMCA garage (2353 Webster Street), just a short walk from Two Pitchers Brewing Company. Please avoid the parking garage next to Two Pitchers (2332 Webster Street), which closes early!
Recent Industry Events & Conferences
Thank you to Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) for hosting the 2025 Affordable Housing Conference! From participating in key panels to networking with our partners and friends in the affordable housing community, Merritt Community Capital Corporation enjoyed being a part of this year’s event. Pictured: Izaac Singh, Amanda Hopkins, Ali Day, Rebecca Mauerer, and Ari Beliak
Congrats to San Diego Housing Federation (SDHF) on an impactful annual conference! The Merritt Community Capital Corporation team enjoyed collaborating with former Merritt Scholars, Alexis Johnson and Kayla Brons on an industry panel and connecting with partners across the affordable housing community. We’re already looking forward to next year! Pictured: Dante Golden (SDHF), Alexis Johnson (Merritt Scholar alum; Community HousingWorks), Kayla Brons (Merritt Scholar alum; R4 Capital), and Celina Pacana (Merritt)
Thank you to California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH) for hosting the 2025 Rural Housing Summit! It was great to catch up with our affordable housing friends and partners and also participate in key discussions that will help shape the future of our industry. Merritt Community Capital Corporation is excited for next year’s event! Pictured: Matt Huerta (Owner and Principal at Matt Huerta Consulting, LLC), Alicia Sebastian (Executive Director, CCRH), and Ari Beliak (President & CEO, Merritt)
PEOPLE UPDATES
Happy 3-Year Anniversary to Carla Vásquez-Noriega! Congratulations to Carla Vásquez-Noriega on three years with Merritt Community Capital Corporation! As Merritt’s Senior Investor Relations Manager, Carla brings her expertise in development, financing, and policy to strengthen our partnerships with investors and funders. We’re grateful for all that you do, Carla!
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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 $1.6 billion and creating over 12,000 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.