Merritt's Newsletter

 
 
 
 

Staff Updates!

 

Congratulations Carla Vasquez-Noriega!


Join us in congratulating Carla Vasquez-Noriega on her promotion to Investor Relations Manager!

Carla has demonstrated her dedication to cultivating trusting relationships that bring together like-minded partners who are all working toward building a stronger California.

Carla is passionate and her problem-solving skills have already contributed greatly to Merritt's work--we look forward to many more years of working with Carla and seeing her impact at Merritt!


"I joined Merritt with an openness and curiosity to learn a new role and truthfully, not one usually occupied by someone who looks like me. I was met with a support system of kind and trusting people who gave me everything I needed to succeed," said Carla. "I appreciate the flexibility Merritt has given me to take on Investor Relations in my own way. I am excited to continue growing alongside this incredible team and take on a more involved role with our investor partners as we work toward giving everyone a home in which they can thrive."



Read Carla’s staff profile from earlier this year!




Partner's Event Recap

2023 Partner's Celebration Success!


Merritt was excited to host our annual Partner’s Celebration event at BuckWild Brewing Company in Jack London Square this month! 



We gathered with our partners and colleagues from across the state to celebrate and reflect on the last year and our combined impact. 




Thank you again to our three Partner of the Year Awardees:

Property of the Year: Christian Church Homes' Harrison Street

Investor of the Year: BMO

Developer of the Year: Eden Housing





Project Updates

Hope Center/Berkeley Way Wins Award


Congratulations to BRIDGE Housing Corporation and Insight Housing on the 2023 Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing!

The award recognizes Berkeley Way and The Hope Center, two side-by-side developments that includes 89 affordable homes and services, 53 permanent supportive housing apartments, a 32-bed homeless shelter, 12 transitional beds for homeless veterans, a community kitchen, and wrap-around services for mental health, substance abuse, job training, and social activities.


Merritt is proud to have been part of such an impactful project!



Merritt Scholar Mentors


We are thrilled to have matched our scholars with industry mentors to help them navigate conferences, serve as a sounding board, and guide them with the next steps in their careers. 

Thank you to the dedicated housing professionals who have volunteered to mentor our Scholars! 


Read more about our Mentors and their matches!


2023-2024 Merritt Scholars

2023 Equity Policy Research Fellows


Congratulations to California Housing Partnership's 2023 Equity Policy Research Fellows for their work in upcoming publications!


We are excited to support Clara FuchshuberHailey GilAmba Gupta & Gianna Marasovich and CHP as part of Merritt's Commitment to California initiative--congrats on your impactful work this summer!


School of Affordable Housing


Thrilled to see the Affordable Housing Management Program at MiraCosta College receiving recognition as a Model Program by California Adult Education Programs!


We're proud to support San Diego Housing Federation and the School of Affordable Housing via our Commitment to California initiative.


You can read more about the program on the CAEP website, where it is the featured story of the month: https://lnkd.in/djcknWpa


Conference Season

SCANPH's Housing Summit Recap


Congrats, Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) for hosting a great conference!


Thank you to everyone who came to our Merritt Scholars event to meet past and current Scholars!

CCRH's Housing Summit Recap


Thank you to California Coalition for Rural Housing for another wonderful Rural housing Summit!

We had a fantastic time gathering with our colleagues and grateful to have Merritt Scholars and mentors join us--we can't wait till next year!


 
 
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