Pam's Journey Home

Pam's previous life left her feeling isolated and powerless. As a senior citizen, she felt alone at an assisted living center, she longed for an active living environment, one where she could be independent, where her disability did not define her, somewhere she felt valued. Pam found that and much more at the New Tacoma Apartments.

Pam moved to New Tacoma in May of 2011. Immediately, the residence staff assisted her in signing up for DSHS benefits, she learned that she was eligible for a free cell phone and even food stamps. The feeling of financial security allowed Pam to venture to help others at New Tacoma. She signed up to volunteer for the Senior Companion Program and with the help of Lutheran Community Services, Pam completed a 40 hour training and now is excited to volunteer 4 hours a week, helping other seniors. Today, Pam feels like an important part of the community at New Tacoma, where she didn't just find a place to live, but found a community to call home.

The RealNetworks Foundation Rocks!

The RealNetworks Foundation supports service-enriched housing and we couldn't be more grateful! Mercy Housing Northwest was honored to receive a grant in the amount of $10,000 early this month, thanks to the generous Board at RealNetworks Foundation.

Mercy Housing's strong presence in the Central Puget Sound region concentrates on providing ongoing support to low-income families. By focusing on programs around Health and Wellness, Education, Economic Development and Community Involvement, residents can choose to participate in programs that best meet their individual needs. These services directly aligned with the mission of the Foundation - to enhance the communities where employees of RealNetworks live and work. Thanks to the RealNetworks Foundation, Mercy Housing families will continue to have access to important, on-site services allowing them to live healthy and self sufficient lives.