Community Stories
Friends of Eden
May 3, 2021
Volunteer Appreciation Event April 22, 2021 In 1968, a small group of community activists in Hayward were concerned about the lack of accessible, affordable housing in Alameda County. Led by Cal State Hayward Professor, Basketball Coach, and founding Eden Housing board member Bill Vandenburgh, they came together as advocates for a statewide ballot initiative supporting…
Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship is Accepting Applications Online
April 26, 2021
We are accepting applications to the Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship ONLINE for the first time in the program’s history! The Twenty Seventh Annual Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship program awards scholarships to individuals who are current residents of a property managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc. and who are enrolled in a course of study, are…
Green Accomplishments for Earth Day
April 22, 2021
This Earth Day we are proud to share some of our sustainability wins from the past year. Of course, residents benefit and our planet benefits from these green improvements but there is an even bigger benefit. When we save money on electricity and water, it means more money that Eden Housing can direct towards the ultimate goal…
Spreading a Little Love
April 1, 2021
Always together, never apart. Maybe in distance, but never at heart. From in-person to virtual, the community has showed love and appreciation to over 550 seniors at our properties. Thank you to our remote volunteers who handcrafted these gorgeous cards and wrote some of the sweetest notes to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Parrott Street is Flying Forward
March 24, 2021
A year ago, we were scrambling to move our first groundbreaking to a virtual platform. The event was for Parrott Street – our most recent project in San Leandro. The site looks a lot different now. What was an empty lot near San Leandro BART is looking more like something that will provide 65 affordable…
A Message from Linda Mandolini – A Day for Reflection
March 17, 2021
A year ago this week, Eden Housing implemented COVID-19 protocols that moved much of our central office functions to our homes. We changed our routines for working at our sites and with Eden residents.
Renter Advantage is Available Portfolio Wide
March 17, 2021
Renter Advantage helps you improve your credit and get back on track with your finances. Oh, and it is FREE!
Statement on Recent Violence Against AAPI Community
February 18, 2021
As you may be reading in the local news, there has been a recent spate of violent crimes against seniors of Asian descent in the Bay Area. This is deplorable behavior and part of a trend of hate behavior that we just cannot tolerate. Many on the Eden Team and living in Eden communities may…
Volunteers of the Month: Lilian Mira
February 4, 2021
Lilian was a key volunteer for Eden Issei Terrace’s (EIT) Mercy Brown Bag grocery distribution program from the outset, since 2018. She used to drive her own car to help pick up grocery bags at the Hayward Senior Center and bring them back to EIT. After the mobile pantry truck was established to come twice…
Support Downtown Livermore Apartments
January 14, 2021
Eden Housing’s latest proposed community would provide 130 new affordable homes to low-income families in Livermore. The community would consist of 1 to 3 bedroom apartment homes at the Southeast corner of the Railroad Avenue and L Street intersection. Learn more about the proposed community here! Downtown Livermore Apartments would provide much-needed affordable housing to…