Community Stories
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!
Merritt Community Capital, Giving Back to Strengthen California’s Communities
February 26, 2021
For Immediate Release Merritt Community Capital leads with mission, supporting COVID-related resident needs, DEI initiatives, and scholarships February 26, 2021 — OAKLAND, CA — Merritt is best known for providing equity capital for affordable housing developments throughout California, having financed close to 10,000 homes for nearly 25,000 low-income people and raising nearly one billion dollars…
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…
Eden Housing Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Light Tree Apartments’ Renovation
December 7, 2020
Upon completion, the renovated Light Tree Apartments will nearly double the number of affordable homes that exist on the site today, providing 185 affordable homes to low-income families, people with disabilities, formerly homeless individuals, and former foster youth.
Volunteers of the Month: VivAsia Fitness
December 1, 2020
VivAsia has been a great partner and supporter of Eden Housing residents since 2018. Trained fitness have provided culturally inspired fitness and wellness programs for our communities in the South and East Bay which is greatly missed. With safety in mind, VivAsia has helped maintain community connection with neighbors and friends at our Josephine Lum…
Volunteers of the Month
November 2, 2020
Virtual volunteering is a new venture for Eden Housing. Our virtual volunteers have shared their time, knowledge and experience with Eden Housing and we are excited to have them support Eden residents through virtual tutoring. Thank you to our dedicated team of coaches, tutors, and instructors who have continued to support our residents through this…
Introducing Corsair Flats
October 23, 2020
Corsair Flats is one of Eden’s newest properties to welcome residents home. The property is home to seniors and veterans. We couldn’t have created 60 new homes without California Proposition 1, Housing Programs and Veterans’ Loans Bond (2018), the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and our many partners.
After School Programs Adapt to the New Normal
October 7, 2020
“Seeing my friends from the after school program was the highlight of my week!” said one youth resident at Wexford Way in Dublin. Students have been meeting virtually as Eden’s after school programs quickly adapted to a new normal, but they’re thrilled to finally be able to enjoy socially distanced outdoor games together.