Our Impact
Through mission-driven equity and debt capital, we strengthen affordable housing communities, revitalizing neighborhoods through construction, rehabilitation, and long-term asset management.
WE INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Merritt does more than invest in affordable housing—we invest in the people who make it possible.
Through Commitment to Community (C2C), we strengthen the affordable housing industry by supporting education, workforce development, and career advancement through scholarships, internships, professional development, and innovative engagement opportunities.
over 800 Professional Development Program participants
4x more Merritt Scholars
250 housing development training institute participants
2025 impact Report
From welcoming five new team members to closing our second largest fund in 35 years, 2025 was an especially impactful year. It was also a remarkable year of growth for Commitment to Community (C2C), which extends our impact by investing in people.
This progress reflects the strength of collaboration, which is driven by our partners, investors, developers, and community organizations working together to create thriving communities.





