Eden Updates
A Veteran and his Family’s New Start
November 10, 2021
Earl Hill says that his family’s journey has been a good one, now that they’ve landed at Valor Crossing and are all very happy living there.
Coming Full Circle
October 29, 2021
Jennifer moved to Tennyson Gardens with her mother after her parents divorced. Although she was a child when they moved, she could feel the stress of her family’s financial situation. She says that living in an Eden community provided more than affordability but also convenience and stability. In the beginning, her mom was paying rent…
Join us at HLC’s Housing Leadership Day 2021
October 21, 2021
We are looking forward to presenting at Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County annual Housing Leadership Day. Join us tomorrow to hear Eden’s Matt Shreiber, EPA Can Do‘s Duane Bay and Angah Miessi, along with City of East Palo Alto – Government‘s Patrick Heisinger discuss how we doubled the housing during the rehab of…
Celebrating Maintenance & Janitors
October 19, 2021
We showered the Eden Housing maintenance and janitorial staff earlier this month with gifts and awards. The celebration is an annual party that we held virtually for the second year. Maintenance techs and janitors can be found at every property throughout our portfolio. Their work ensures that Eden communities look as good on the first…
A true blessing
October 12, 2021
Sofia is one of Eden Housing’s longtime residents in San Diego. Having lived at Vista Terrace Hills for nearly 30 years, she is proud to call the community home. Sofia’s passion in life is to help others, including her neighbors, family members, and even strangers she’s never before met through holistic medicine. She raised her family…
End of legislative session recap: Eden-supported bills signed by the Governor
October 8, 2021
After the Legislature concluded its second legislative session of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-September, the Governor has signed a range of bills that seek to accelerate the production and preservation of affordable housing. Through this year’s state budget, the Governor and Legislature also provided unprecedented support for affordable housing—with the budget investing more than $10…
Merchants Capital Secures $18.2MM for Eden Housing to Rehab Two California Affordable Housing Communities
September 30, 2021
Financial services company Merchants Capital announces today it has provided $18.2 million in total refinancing for Eden Housing, a nonprofit that has partnered with local communities to develop or acquire more than 10,600 homes in communities throughout California. The proceeds will be used to rehabilitate two affordable housing communities in the state: Emerson Arms and Arroyo Vista….
Volunteer of the Month: Shanrong Dai
September 1, 2021
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? For me, volunteering isn’t a choice if not a chance encounter. I moved into Josephine Lum Lodge (JLL) in November 2016. At the time, the translator, actually he was a Chinese Resident Services Coordinator, retired. Our Chinese residents wrote a letter asking for a translator and…
Eden Housing Requires All Employees Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
August 23, 2021
Vaccines against COVID-19 are the best way to protect Eden Housing employees and their families, residents, and the community at large from the effects of this global pandemic. As such, Eden Housing has made an important decision regarding vaccination requirements. On July 29th, Eden mandated that all new hires, temporary staff, and volunteers not exempt…
Remembering Tracy Williams
August 17, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Tracy Williams, a dedicated and tireless public servant. Tracy served as President of the Loel Senior Center in Lodi, which is dedicated to helping seniors remain independent. Tracy was a key supporter of Eden’s Cranes Landing, which provides 79 affordable homes to low-income seniors….