You’re Invited to Our 2026 Partners Celebration!
Join us for the 2026 Merritt Partners Celebration! Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues, enjoy great food, and celebrate another year of meaningful partnerships and shared successes.
This annual gathering is our opportunity to come together and recognize all of the people and partnerships that make our work possible. We look forward to celebrating all we’ve accomplished together—and enjoying a fun evening with our affordable housing community!
Recent Property Closings:
Reedley Heritage Senior Housing
Congratulations to Self-Help Enterprises on the closing of Reedley Heritage Senior Housing, a 22-unit rehabilitation project serving low-income seniors in Reedley, CA. Originally built in 1978, Reedley provides affordable housing for seniors ages 62 and older, with all 22 homes receiving rental assistance through the USDA Rural Development program.
Merritt is proud to support this project by providing $2.9M in tax equity. Thank you to our financing partners at Tri Counties Bank, US Department of Agriculture, the County of Fresno, and the Rural Community Assistance Corporation for making this project possible!
Commitment to Community (C2C):
Merritt Scholars Industry Networking is in Full Swing
Conference season has been an exciting opportunity for our Merritt Scholars to connect, learn, and build meaningful relationships across the affordable housing industry!
This fall, our Scholars attended the Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH), Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH), and California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH) conferences, gaining valuable insights from industry leaders, exploring emerging trends, and strengthening their professional networks.
Industry News & Events
2026 SCANPH Annual Conference
It was exciting to connect with our affordable housing community at this year’s SCANPH Annual Conference!
As we work together to address California’s housing affordability crisis, Merritt is proud to support Prop 1, the $11.25 billion ballot measure that would provide critical funding to create and preserve affordable housing and support veterans across our state.
Pictured: Ari Beliak (President & CEO, Merritt); Cécile Chalifour (Managing Director/Head of West Region, JPMorganChase & Merritt Board Chair); Chione Flegal (Executive Director, Housing California & Merritt Board Member).
People Announcements
Congratulations to Amanda Hopkins!
Congratulations to Amanda Hopkins on her recent promotion to Director of Asset Management!
Since joining Merritt in 2022, Amanda has played an integral role in overseeing the performance and long-term success of our affordable housing portfolio. She brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to her work and a deep commitment to our properties, partners, and the residents and communities they serve.
In her new role, Amanda will lead Merritt’s Asset Management team, helping ensure our investments continue to deliver strong performance and lasting impact.
Congratulations to Rebecca Mauerer!
Congratulations to Rebecca Mauerer on her recent promotion to Senior Asset Manager!
Since joining Merritt in 2023, Rebecca has been a key part of our Asset Management team, bringing a high level of care and a collaborative spirit to everything she does. In her new role, Rebecca will take on expanded responsibilities in overseeing our portfolio, working closely with our partners to ensure our affordable housing communities remain strong and successful for years to come.
Merritt is Hiring!
We are looking for an Asset Manager to join our growing team!
In this role, you’ll work closely with our Asset Management team to support the long-term financial and operational success of affordable housing communities across our portfolio. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about affordable housing, enjoys collaborating with partners, and wants to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Get all the latest Merritt news, updates, and announcements!
“A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.”
— Benjamin Franklin
About Merritt Community Capital Corporation
As a nonprofit investor and lender in affordable housing, Merritt Community Capital Corporation has invested more than $1.7 billion to create and preserve over 12,500 affordable homes, providing housing for more than 30,000 residents. For over 35 years, Merritt’s mission has remained at the core of its work.
Merritt partners with mission-aligned developers and funders to tackle some of the most challenging and impactful affordable housing projects. Through equity and lending capital, Merritt provides flexible financing solutions designed to meet today’s needs while preserving affordability for the future.
Through its Commitment to Community (C2C) initiative, Merritt extends its impact by investing in people—attracting, training, and retaining the next generation of affordable housing leaders.
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.