Day 9: Home of the free, because of the brave. #mercyme15
#freedom #united #unitedwestand #america #proud #americanflag #military #pride #November #photochallenge #contest #HomeIsHope #nonprofit #affordablehousing #community #support #giveback

Day 8: Today, take time for yourself! #mercyme15
#rest #rockingchair #takeyourtime #relax #November #photochallenge #contest #HomeIsHope #nonprofit #affordablehousing #community #support #giveback

Day 7: “Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.”–Albert Einstein. #mercyme15 #nature #gardening #garden #November #photochallenge #contest #HomeIsHope #nonprofit #affordablehousing #community #support #giveback

Day 6: “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.”–Helen Keller. #mercyme15
#friends #bestfriends #Yahtzee #checkers #games #gamenight #November #photochallenge #contest #HomeIsHope #nonprofit #affordablehousing #community #support #giveback

Day 5: It all starts with a solid foundation! #mercyme15
#work #construction #hardwork #workinghard #workit #foundation #November #photochallenge #contest #HomeisHope #nonprofit #affordablehousing #community #support #giveback

Day 4: “Follow your bliss.”–Joseph Campbell. What makes you happy? #mercyme15
#happiness #sisters #playground #swingset #family #laughter #November #photochallenge #contest #HomeIsHope #nonprofit #affordablehousing #community #support #giveback

Day 3: An old saying notes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Who has served as a role model to you? #mercyme15
#rolemodel #november #photochallenge #contest #HomeIsHope #nonprofit #affordablehousing #community #support #giveback

Day 2: Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Share what you consider beautiful for our photo challenge! Don’t forget that you can participate in our photo challenge at any time throughout the month; you haven’t missed your chance to win! #mercyme15 #beauty #art #november #photochallenge #contest #HomeIsHope #nonprofit #community #support #affordablehousing #giveback

Day 1: Today, we kick off our #mercyme15 photo challenge with Time. “The best gift you could ever give someone is your time.” Happy extra-hour-of-sleep day! #HomeIsHope #time #daylightsavings #november #photochallenge #contest #extrahourofsleep #nonprofit #community #affordablehousing #support #giveback

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating. #happyhalloween #trickortreat #costumes #dressup #HomeIsHope #superman #nonprofit #community #support #giveback

@mercyhousing residents are getting in the Halloween spirit, #saycheese! #HomeIsHope #Halloween #community #friends #nonprofit #support #giveback

We’re kicking off our first official #mercyme Instagram Photo Challenge starting Sunday, November 1st! Make sure to use the hashtag #mercyme15 to be entered to win a $50 @amazonsmile gift card each week during the challenge. We can’t wait to see all your photos throughout the month of November!
#HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #instagram #november #photochallenge #novemberphotochallenge #win #prizes #freegiveaway #photography #contest #nonprofit #support #community #giveback

Last Tuesday, 7 volunteers from The Private Bank, along with @mercyhousing Lakefront staff, partnered to clean and restore 139 chairs for the residents living at Carlton Apartments. Thank you to all our volunteers and staff who made this happen, the chairs look great!
#HomeIsHope #volunteer #renovate #thankyou #community #giveback #support #affordablehousing #nonprofit #teamwork

Happy #NationalPumpkinDay!
#pumpkin #orange #candle #heart #fall #HomeIsHope #halloweek #halloween #pumpkincarving #affordablehousing #giveback #support #nonprofit #community

Hey Georgians, we’re officially three weeks away from Georgia Gives Day! On 11/12, mark your calendars and support @mercyhousing Southeast.
#GAgivesday #HomeIsHope #georgia #georgian #support #giveback #community #donate

Start your holiday shopping early and support a great cause. @aa_cherrycreek will be hosting a Charmed by Charity Event to benefit @mercyhousing. On Thursday, November 12th from 5-7pm, 15% of sales will be donated. Come join us and enjoy small bites, punch, jewelry and great company.
#HomeIsHope #holiday #shopping #greatcause #alexandani #jewlery #charmedbycharity #event #join #affordablehousing #community #denver #giveback #support #nonprofit

An awesome crew of @mercyhousing employees gathered at the Aromor Apartments in Denver last week for a “Thoughtful Thursday.” Volunteers helped paint, landscape and much more! Thank you to all of our volunteers and staff for putting on such a rewarding and thoughtful event.
#HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #Denver #nonprofit #thoughtfulthursday #paint #landscape #volunteers #event #rewarding #community #giveback #support #thankyou

Wednesday night, Barbara Gualco, was recognized by the SFHAC for her dedication in providing affordable housing in the San Francisco area at the Housing Heroes Awards. Thank you for all your hard work Barbara!
Photo credit: San Francisco Housing Action Coalition
#HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #awards #congratulations #sanfrancisco #bayarea #dedication #hardwork #thankyou #nonprofit #community #giveback #support

“Things really started to change when I moved into my Mercy Housing community… I felt grounded and safe.” Ginger, a former @mercyhousing resident, is now a pediatric nurse. Today, she spends her vacations volunteering on medical missions in developing countries.
#HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #housing #school #dreams #pediatric #nurse #vacations #medicalmissions #nonprofit #community #support #giveback

#HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #friendship #heart #home #nonprofit #community #giveback #support

Congratulations to 1180 4th Street, a @mercyhousing California property, for winning the Multifamily Executive Grand Award in the Affordable Housing category!
Photo credit: @brucedamonte
#HomeIsHope #award #congratulations #affordablehousing #SanFrancisco #community #giveback #support

Mental Health Awareness Week!
#mentalhealthawareness #HomeIsHope #homelessness #affordablehousing #giveback #community #support

@mercyhousing is starting off the weekend with a big smile! #WorldSmileDay
#affordablehousing #HomeIsHope #community #support #giveback #nonprofit #weekend #smile #saycheese

On Sept. 30th, 292 people and 41 sponsoring companies helped us to raise $214,000 to create hope for children and families in Chicago at our #MovingForwardTogether celebration! A family who lives at @mercyhousing Lakefront has thrived as a result of your support and joined us at the event earlier this week. Thank you everyone for #MovingForwardTogether!
#affordablehousing #community #fundraiser #event #celebration #support #giveback #nonprofit #Chicago

On Sept. 30th, 292 people and 41 sponsoring companies helped us to raise $214,000 to create hope for children and families in Chicago at our #MovingForwardTogether celebration! A family who lives at @mercyhousing Lakefront has thrived as a result of your support and joined us at the event earlier this week. Thank you everyone for #MovingForwardTogether!
#affordablehousing #community #fundraiser #event #celebration #support #giveback #nonprofit #Chicago

Home Matters’ inaugural Advisory Council meeting underway at United Way Valley of the Sun! Great minds discussing this bold movement #HomeMatters

Our residents are the heart of @mercyhousing! Through the Health and Wellness services we provide, residents are given the tools they need to take charge of their health.
#worldheartday #health #wellness #heart #affordablehousing #community #nonprofit #giveback #support #homeishope

Today is the anniversary of the opening of the first “House of Mercy,” which opened its doors in 1827 in Dublin, Ireland by Catherine McAuley. Today, 188 years later, @mercyhousing continues her legacy in order to build a world in which all people can reach their full potential.
#mercyday #history #affordablehousing #community #nonprofit #giveback #support #homeishope

Fall is in the air! #happyfirstdayoffall
#newseason #autumn #fall #sweaterweather #nonprofit #affordablehousing #community #support #givenack

Last weeks Live in Hope event, hosted by @mercyhousing Colorado, raised more than $64,000! Guests also got to hear from Denae, a single mother and Mercy Housing resident. (Pictured: Mercy Housing CEO, Jane Graf, & Mercy Housing Resident, Denae)
#HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #community #giveback #nonprofit #support #fundraiser

Home to me is anywhere that’s warm and there’s no snow. But especially at the farm in the summer! #ShareHomeIs #BeTennessee

Home is where I feel accepted and at peace. #parkingdaycha #parkingday2015 #sharehomeis #greenspace

@mercyhousing Colorado hosted their 8th Annual Live In Hope Breakfast yesterday at the @fsdenver where they awarded Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) with the Live In Hope Award! #congratulations #LiveInHope #award #HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #community #giveback #nonprofit #support

Our favorite: where I feel accepted and at peace. ❤️ #sharehomeis #parkingdaycha

#sharehomeis #parkingdaycha

Congrats again to the three winners of our #RedefineHome Design Challenge!

@Autodesk Gallery provides such a fun space for us to celebrate the winners of our #ReDefineHome Design Challenge. Stay tuned for the announcement of our winners!

Getting ready for our #ReDefineHome Design Challenge awards reception at the @Autodesk Gallery

“Set your goals high, and don’t stop until you get there.” Bo Jackson
#HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #youth #children #giveback #nonprofit #support #community #selfimprovementmonth #september #goals

Today, we remember those 2977 lives lost 14 years ago. #neverforget #alwaysremember #september11

Congratulations Mercy Loan Fund for being recognized by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, who celebrated the 25th year of the Affordable Housing Program! #affordablehousing #award #nonprofit #community #giveback #AHP #congratulations #support

Thank you to Interstate for hosting a charity golf tournament to support @mercyhousing! We are so appreciative of your continued support! #HomeIsHope #golf #golftournament #charitygolftournament #support #community #giveback #thankyou #nonprofit #followus

This year @mercyhousing lakefront and Holy Family Scool are partnering to send 25 youth and 3 preschoolers to private school! First day of school and these kids look incredible! #BackToSchool #school #preschool #chicago #uniforms #opportunity #community #kids #giveback #schooluniforms #nonprofit #followus

HOPE….sometimes that is all you have. But if you have it, you have everything! #HomeIsHope #hope #together #strength #future #community #giveback #nonprofit #followus

It is more than just a key. It’s a key to a lifetime of dreams and happiness! #HomeIsHope #key #housekey #home #dreams #happiness #community #nonprofit #giveback #followus

It is more than just a key. It’s a key to a lifetime of dreams and happiness! #HomeIsHope #key #housekey #home #dreams #happiness #community #nonprofit #giveback #followus

Everyone deserves a safe home! #HomeIsHope #affordablehousing #house #home #tgif #community #giveback #family #nonprofit #followus

Good luck to all those awesome kiddos heading back to school! #backtoschool #frozen #elsa #anna #olaf #letitgo #school #kids #frozenbackpack #backpacks #community #giveback #nonprofit #followus

No better way to start off the weekend than with a big smile! Happy Friday!! #HomeIsHope #tgif #smile #weekend #community #kids #giveback #nonprofit #support #followus

#HomeIsHope #family #community #dreamers #hope #support #giveback #nonprofit