Eden Updates
Year in Review: 2025 Policy Update from Sacramento
January 15, 2026
Governor Newsom signed 12 bills supported by Eden at the end of the legislative session—including legislation that will expand financing flexibility for tax credit projects, expedite affordable housing permitting, and strengthen the state insurance system after disasters like this year’s LA wildfires. This year’s state budget also included several major policy changes endorsed by Eden….
Q&A with Eden Housing Project Developer Vasko Yorgov
January 15, 2026
Eden team members are passionate about helping their communities flourish as they advocate for safe, affordable housing for all. But they also go above and beyond their “day jobs.” Case in point is Eden Project Developer Vasko Yorgov, who was recently nominated to the Hayward Planning Commission, where he helps make local land use decisions….
EDEN HOUSING CELEBRATES THE GRAND RE-OPENING OF VILLA ESPERANZA ON DECEMBER 11, 2025
December 5, 2025
Event celebrates the renovation of Villa Esperanza, which provides 21 affordable rental homes for individuals with disabilities and families in Gilroy What: Eden Housing will honor partners and celebrate the grand re-opening of Villa Esperanza, which provides 21 affordable rental homes for individuals with disabilities and families in Gilroy. Villa Esperanza has been completely renovated,…
Eden Housing Awards $110,000 in Scholarship Funds to 43 Students Throughout California
December 2, 2025
— Organization has awarded more than $1.2 Million in scholarships since the inception of the annual Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship — Eden Housing, a leading affordable housing nonprofit, announced today it is awarding a total of $109,945 to 43 students who are residents of properties managed by Eden Housing. This marks the organization’s 33rd…
Q&A with Sacramento Councilmember Caity Maple
November 24, 2025
Councilmember Caity Maple serves Sacramento City Council District 5, including the communities of Oak Park, Hollywood Park, North and South City Farms, Golf Course Terrace, Valley Hi, and parts of Meadowview. We had the pleasure of sitting down with her to find out more about her journey to this position and her goals for the…
Groundbreaking for Family Affordable Housing in Riverside to Take Place November 14
November 13, 2025
– Construction begins on Goldfinch at Mulberry Gardens, adding 149 affordable housing units to Riverside – What: Eden Housing will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of Goldfinch at Mulberry Gardens. The development is being built alongside Sparrow at Mulberry Gardens, an Eden Housing senior project, which is expected to complete…
Eden Housing CEO Selected for Induction into Affordable Housing Finance’s Hall of Fame
October 29, 2025
Linda Mandolini, Eden Housing’s CEO of 25 years, has been chosen for advancing the organization and her lasting contributions to the industry HAYWARD, Calif. — Linda Mandolini, President and CEO of Eden Housing, has been selected for induction into Affordable Housing Finance’s Hall of Fame. She is one of four leaders being honored this year for…
Multi-Million Dollar Fund Launched To Expand Housing As Healthcare
October 29, 2025
Central California Alliance for Health Kicks in $6.8 Million from the “Alliance Housing Fund” to Finance Affordable Housing Projects SANTA CRUZ – Today, the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) and the Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) announced a first-of-its-kind fund serving individuals at the intersection of health and housing. Backed by a…
Point Reyes Station Coast Guard Housing Project Charges Forwardwith Infusion of State Funding Award
October 20, 2025
Eden Housing and Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM) see progress in rehabilitating 54-unit affordable housing site The Coast Guard housing project in Point Reyes has been awarded $11,553,640 from the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant (FWHG) Program through the State’s Multifamily Finance Super NOFA (MFSN). Together, Marin County, Community Land Trust…
San Ramon Approves First 100% Affordable Housing Community at Bishop Ranch
October 14, 2025
Sunset Development Company Partners with Eden Housing to Deliver 200 Affordable Homes The City of San Ramon approved plans for Sunset Development Company to donate land to Eden Housing to build San Ramon’s first 100% affordable housing community within Bishop Ranch, marking a milestone for the Tri Valley. Located at 2453 Camino Ramon, between Norris…