Mercy Housing California is celebrating the revitalization of Madison Place in Bakersfield on Monday, October 3, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1885 Madison Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307. This special event will feature a speakers program, a special dedication in memory of longtime supporter and former Mercy Housing California Board Member, Jim Burke, luncheon and property tours.
In addition to the special dedication, other longtime friends and supporters to be honored include the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, Mercy & Memorials Hospitals / Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) and the Sisters of Mercy.
Madison Place is comprised of 56 affordable townhome rental units constructed on a 4.78-acre site. When construction was completed in 1997, the property’s location was considered to be on the outskirts of Bakersfield, and for that reason, Madison Place was designed to feature ample common space, including a community room, computer labs, an activities room and central open green space. Six one-bedroom units, 12 two-bedroom units, 30 three-bedroom units and eight four-bedroom units make up the 56 affordable rental townhomes. The units are specifically targeted for large families who have the most difficulty finding quality affordable rental housing. All of the units are affordable to persons earning 50% of the area median income or less. Madison Place is currently home to 90 adults and 100 children.
In 2009, the City of Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved over $300,000 for revitalization of the property. The scope of the work was extensive. The upgrades enhanced the exterior of the complex with stucco and new paint on all buildings, featuring a uniform color scheme; new trim, downspouts and gutters; and brass door numbers. Safety and security were improved by replacing handrails, installing additional security cameras, refurbishing entry gates and adding security screens to each unit. The overall look of the grounds was enhanced by recoating the parking lot surface, repainting stalls, and replacing the playground structure and play surface.
Property management is provided by Mercy Housing Management Group, a division of Mercy Housing. On-site resident services programs, including after-school programs for youth, health and wellness workshops and neighborhood safety programs are provided by Mercy Housing California and numerous local service providers and agencies, including extensive community outreach programs offered on-site by Mercy and Memorial Hospitals of Bakersfield.
Financial partners in the original development of Madison Place included the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, Merritt Community Capital Corporation and SAMCO. The project architect was Milazzo & Associates and the general contractor was Wallace & Smith.
MADISON PLACE REVITALIZATION CELEBRATION:
Monday, October 3, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1885 Madison Place, Bakersfield, CA 93307; speakers program to begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a buffet luncheon and property tours.
Order of Invited Program Speakers:
• Jane Graf, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Mercy Housing, Inc.
• Sister Judy Morasci, RSM, Vice President of Mission Integration, Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
• Russell Judd, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
• Harvey Hall, Mayor, City of Bakersfield
• Karen Goh, Member, Board of Supervisors, District 5, County of Kern Board of Supervisors
• Russell Johnson, Councilmember, Ward 7, City of Bakersfield City Council
• Sr. Lillian Murphy, RSM, Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Housing, Inc.
• Mikie Hay, Family of Jim & Bebe Burke
• Dalia & Lizbeth Caro, Residents, Madison Place
PHOTO / INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
• City of Bakersfield and County of Kern elected officials and special guests
• Group photo of the event speakers
• Special dedication in memory of Jim Burke
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
About Mercy Housing
Mercy Housing California (MHC) is the largest regional division of national nonprofit Mercy Housing, Inc. (MHI), headquartered in Denver and founded in 1981 with the mission to create stable, vibrant, and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities.
To date, with a presence in 44 states, MHI has developed, preserved and financed more than 40,000 affordable homes nationwide, both rental and single family, serving more than 137,000 adults and children on any given day.
In addition to Madison Place and The Haven, two Mercy Housing properties in Bakersfield, and numerous projects in development statewide, Mercy Housing California has developed 125 rental properties across 36 counties serving low- and very low-income working poor families, senior citizens, persons who are homeless and people with disabilities and persons living with HIV/AIDS. To date, MHC has developed 10,654 affordable homes in California - 7,652 in rental and 3,002 in homeownership.
For more information about Mercy Housing, please visit mercyhousing.org.
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In addition to the special dedication, other longtime friends and supporters to be honored include the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, Mercy & Memorials Hospitals / Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) and the Sisters of Mercy.
Madison Place is comprised of 56 affordable townhome rental units constructed on a 4.78-acre site. When construction was completed in 1997, the property’s location was considered to be on the outskirts of Bakersfield, and for that reason, Madison Place was designed to feature ample common space, including a community room, computer labs, an activities room and central open green space. Six one-bedroom units, 12 two-bedroom units, 30 three-bedroom units and eight four-bedroom units make up the 56 affordable rental townhomes. The units are specifically targeted for large families who have the most difficulty finding quality affordable rental housing. All of the units are affordable to persons earning 50% of the area median income or less. Madison Place is currently home to 90 adults and 100 children.
In 2009, the City of Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved over $300,000 for revitalization of the property. The scope of the work was extensive. The upgrades enhanced the exterior of the complex with stucco and new paint on all buildings, featuring a uniform color scheme; new trim, downspouts and gutters; and brass door numbers. Safety and security were improved by replacing handrails, installing additional security cameras, refurbishing entry gates and adding security screens to each unit. The overall look of the grounds was enhanced by recoating the parking lot surface, repainting stalls, and replacing the playground structure and play surface.
Property management is provided by Mercy Housing Management Group, a division of Mercy Housing. On-site resident services programs, including after-school programs for youth, health and wellness workshops and neighborhood safety programs are provided by Mercy Housing California and numerous local service providers and agencies, including extensive community outreach programs offered on-site by Mercy and Memorial Hospitals of Bakersfield.
Financial partners in the original development of Madison Place included the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, Merritt Community Capital Corporation and SAMCO. The project architect was Milazzo & Associates and the general contractor was Wallace & Smith.
MADISON PLACE REVITALIZATION CELEBRATION:
Monday, October 3, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1885 Madison Place, Bakersfield, CA 93307; speakers program to begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a buffet luncheon and property tours.
Order of Invited Program Speakers:
• Jane Graf, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Mercy Housing, Inc.
• Sister Judy Morasci, RSM, Vice President of Mission Integration, Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
• Russell Judd, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
• Harvey Hall, Mayor, City of Bakersfield
• Karen Goh, Member, Board of Supervisors, District 5, County of Kern Board of Supervisors
• Russell Johnson, Councilmember, Ward 7, City of Bakersfield City Council
• Sr. Lillian Murphy, RSM, Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Housing, Inc.
• Mikie Hay, Family of Jim & Bebe Burke
• Dalia & Lizbeth Caro, Residents, Madison Place
PHOTO / INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
• City of Bakersfield and County of Kern elected officials and special guests
• Group photo of the event speakers
• Special dedication in memory of Jim Burke
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
About Mercy Housing
Mercy Housing California (MHC) is the largest regional division of national nonprofit Mercy Housing, Inc. (MHI), headquartered in Denver and founded in 1981 with the mission to create stable, vibrant, and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities.
To date, with a presence in 44 states, MHI has developed, preserved and financed more than 40,000 affordable homes nationwide, both rental and single family, serving more than 137,000 adults and children on any given day.
In addition to Madison Place and The Haven, two Mercy Housing properties in Bakersfield, and numerous projects in development statewide, Mercy Housing California has developed 125 rental properties across 36 counties serving low- and very low-income working poor families, senior citizens, persons who are homeless and people with disabilities and persons living with HIV/AIDS. To date, MHC has developed 10,654 affordable homes in California - 7,652 in rental and 3,002 in homeownership.
For more information about Mercy Housing, please visit mercyhousing.org.
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