When we come together,
we build strong, healthy communities for all.
Merced’s mission goes beyond providing affordable housing – we’re creating communities where individuals, families, and older adults thrive. Through People of Merced, we celebrate the dedicated people who make our work possible. Together, we’re building a future where everyone has a safe, stable home and the opportunity to succeed.
Our Story
Where Compassion Meets Action
Merced Housing Texas has served as a trusted advocate for housing stability since 1995, addressing San Antonio’s urgent need for affordable housing. With integrity, compassion, service, and collaboration at our core, we provide quality, affordable housing and supportive services for those living in our community’s historically under-resourced neighborhoods.
Our Work
We are committed to fostering healthy, vibrant communities through economically accessible and supportive housing.
Affordable Housing
Merced owns or has developed 14 affordable communities in seven Texas cities. We believe that no one should pay more than 30% of their income for housing.
Owner-Occupied Repair Program (OORP)
Merced provides critical health and safety home repairs for older adult homeowners and homeowners living with disabilities in low-income households, creating safe and structurally-sound homes.
Resident Services
Beyond housing, we offer programs focused on food security, health, education, financial wellness, and community engagement, supporting residents of our communities in achieving their goals.
Our Impact
We served
individuals last year.
Safety & Accessibility
757 critical health-, safety- and accessibility-related home repairs made for cost-burdened households
Food Security
2,747 units of nutritious food distributed to residents, decreasing housing cost burden and food insecurity
Health & Wellness
12,151 health & wellness referrals made to residents and homeowners, improving quality of life and proactively addressing health-related barriers
Financial Stability
11,768 financial referrals empowered residents and homeowners with the knowledge and tools to build generational wealth and break cycles of poverty
Merced Receives SA Climate Ready Grant
Merced Housing Texas is proud to announce that we are a recipient of the SA Climate Ready Community Action Fund’s 2023-2024 Neighborhood and Community Grant Program. This grant, provided through the Resiliency, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability (REES) Fund managed by the City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability, will allow …
The Return Home: The Garcias Move Back in After Repairs
Mr. and Mrs. Garcia live in a home originally built in the 1920s in south San Antonio that had been moved to a different location in the 1970s. The home’s roof leaked for years since the Garcia family moved in, and a large portion of the framing was rotted. “There …
Access to Water Allows Homeowner to Care for Spouse
“I would lay down at night—it was so cold—and I could see the stars,” Sylvia says, wringing her hands. It sounds like a romantic scene out of a story replete with panoramic views of nature or the quiet wonderment at what lays beyond the stars. “When I came here—you’re not …
Community Stories: Marina Recalls Favorite Life Memories
For the sake of integrity and rich storytelling, many parts of this interview have been left unedited and have been transcribed exactly as Marina has shared her story. Marina laughs as she tries to name her favorite movie. “Oh, it’s uh—oh, I got a lot of ‘em,” she says. Marina …
Building a Life and a Home
“I’ve been in this house for 57 years,” Ms. Vela says, sitting back in her seat. All around her is evidence of a life well-lived: a home that creaks with familiarity, drawings by grandkids, a devoted dog gazing up at her as she speaks. Like many older residents in San …
Connecting Neighbors to Community Resources
“Where’s the dancing,” a resident says, jokingly. The beginning of fall is forgiving in early October even at noon as residents meet outside their apartments to gather for another year of Neighbors Together. Another resident asks, “do you like the Cowboys?” A resounding nod comes from both the residents and …
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Together, we're preventing homelessness and creating pathways to a stronger community.
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