50 Years. 50 Stories.
Story 50: Honoring the History of the Bay Area
July 9, 2018
Eden’s success over the past 50 years is due, in large part, to long-standing and committed partnerships throughout all of our housing regions. In this week’s story, hear how one such partnership, covering decades of hard work and dedication to affordable housing, is making a difference and preserving valuable Bay Area history.
Story 49: One Solution to the “Silver Tsunami”
July 9, 2018
Marin County is home to more older adults, as a percentage of the population, than any other county in the state. Although the county is known as an enclave of wealth, thousands live at or near the poverty level. In this week’s story, hear about an exciting new development helping to address the ‘silver tsunami’ in…
Story 48: Making an Impact, One Man’s Story about Volunteerism
July 9, 2018
In this week’s story hear from our long term Eden partner, John Tastor from Arthur J. Gallagher. He shares how volunteerism and advocacy for affordable housing impact his life and the lives of others. Partners, like John, are critical to our success. Thank you to all those that have made our work possible over the…
Story 47: Five Decades of Commitment
July 9, 2018
Over the past 50 years, more than 100,000 people have come home to an Eden community. Our commitment to high quality development and property management coupled with resident services is highlighted in this week’s story as we hear from some of the people who make our work possible.
Story 46: Eden’s Earth-Friendly Practices Benefit All
July 9, 2018
Since day one, Eden has been committed to designing, constructing and maintaining apartment homes in ways that conserve natural resources, reduce material waste and create a healthy living environment for residents. In this week’s story, learn more about Eden’s portfolio-wide Green Initiative and the practices and technologies that help keep our footprint light and our…
Story 45: Meet Diego Castro, Eden Housing Intern
July 9, 2018
Diego majored in Urban Studies and Planning at San Francisco State, where a professor told him about an internship opportunity at the Non-Profit Housing Association (NPH). That led to an internship with Eden, who manages properties in the neighborhood where Diego grew up. Now Diego is learning the ropes and providing valuable assistance in the…
Story 44: Eden Expands to San Diego
July 9, 2018
In 2015, Eden made the exciting decision to expand to San Diego County with the acquisition and subsequent rehabilitation of two large developments. Home to more than 1,400 families and seniors, Coronado Terrace and Vista Terrace Hills exemplify the importance of strong community relationships, housing stability, and preservation of affordable homes for decades to come….
Story 43: Eden’s 50th Celebration is a Great Success
July 9, 2018
More than 500 guests joined us to celebrate our 50-year milestone. It’s hard to believe that it all started when a small group of dedicated individuals got together, saw a need and fought to bring affordable housing to those who needed it most. Eden’s founding Board of Directors had no office space, so they met…
Story 42: Growing Older with Independence, Dignity, and Grace
July 9, 2018
Eden provides older adults with affordable homes and supportive services that allow them to live independently as long as possible, able to share quality time with neighbors, friends and family members. Residents participate in healthy living activities, computer classes, economic empowerment classes and community events, promoting social engagement and overall physical and mental well-being. Anne,…
Story 41: From Eden Housing to the White House
July 9, 2018
Carol Galante was Eden Housing’s second Executive Director in the early 1980s. She also worked in the Obama Administration. Today she teaches about housing policy and affordable housing development, and runs the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley. In this episode of Stories from Eden Housing, Carol shares about her time at Eden…