Press Releases
Eden Housing Executive Transition
September 10, 2025
Eden Housing announced today that, after three years of dedicated service as Chief Operating Officer, Shola Olatoye will be departing Eden Housing effective September 22, 2025, to pursue the next chapter of her career. Since joining Eden in 2022, Olatoye has brought deep expertise in housing and community development to the work of the organization…
Eden Housing Publishes Greenhouse Gas Reduction Assessments Report with Support from Enterprise Communities and HUD
April 29, 2025
– Funds supported holistic assessments of Eden Housing properties that surfaced commonalities and patterns informing next steps through data-driven insights – Hayward, California—April 29, 2025—Eden Housing, a nonprofit developer and manager of over 160 affordable multifamily housing communities that provide stability and advance opportunity for low-income families, seniors, and other special needs communities across California,…
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY & AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AWARDED $110 MILLION TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION PHASE; GROUNDBREAKING SLATED FOR SPRING 2025
December 12, 2024
SANTA CRUZ (Dec. 11, 2024) – The City of Santa Cruz, Eden Housing and For The Future Housing today announced the Downtown Library & Affordable Housing Project has been granted the final funding award needed to begin construction. The visionary project will provide the community with much-needed affordable housing, a modern library, quality childcare facilities…
EDEN HOUSING HOSTS RUBY STREET APARTMENTS HARD HAT TOUR
May 6, 2024
– Eden Housing celebrated the beginning of the construction of Ruby Street Apartments, which will provide 72 affordable homes in Castro Valley. The apartments will serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness, people with developmental disabilities and veterans. – CASTRO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA — April 29, 2024 — Eden Housing, a leader in affordable housing development, celebrated…
County of Santa Clara, Eden Housing and Partners Hold Grand Opening for 130-Unit Affordable Housing Development in San José
April 22, 2024
The transit-oriented development near Diridon Station is the latest project to be completed with funding from the $950 million Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, approved by voters in 2016 Santa Clara, CA – On Monday, April 22, the County of Santa Clara, Eden Housing and a host of local, state and federal partners celebrated the…
Eden Housing Names Dominique Cohen as Vice President of Resident Services
April 15, 2024
— Cohen brings 25 years of affordable housing experience — Eden Housing is pleased to announce the newest addition to its team, Dominique Cohen. Cohen will join the Extended Leadership Team, serving as the Vice President of Resident Services, beginning Monday, April 15, 2024. She will report to Darnell Williams, Eden Housing’s Senior Vice President…
Eden Housing Welcomes Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
March 4, 2024
— New members Andrea Jones and Deborah Ruane bring decades of affordable housing experience to Eden Housing’s Board of Directors — Eden Housing proudly announces the appointment of Andrea Jones and Deborah Ruane to its Board of Directors. The addition of Jones and Ruane follows the departure of Calvin Whitaker, John Gaffney and Nicholas Randall,…
Eden Housing Announces New Chairman of the Board
January 31, 2024
— Rudolph Johnson III, CEO of Neighborhood House Association, brings a wealth of experience in fostering growth and spearheading organizations towards success — Eden Housing is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chairman, Rudolph (Rudy) Johnson III, on January 25, 2024. Johnson, formerly the organization’s vice chair, brings a wealth of experience and…
Eden Housing Awarded $10 Million Towards Affordable Housing Projects
November 3, 2023
— U.S. Department of Treasury provides $321 million in support of 52 organizations — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) has awarded Eden Housing a significant $10 million award to be used towards current and future affordable housing projects. “This investment represents a profound commitment to our cause,” said…
Eden Housing Celebrates 55 Years of Creating High-Quality Sustainable Housing Throughout California
October 23, 2023
– Nonprofit has developed, acquired or preserved nearly 12,000 homes and served 22,000 residents from all cultures and backgrounds since its inception – What: Eden Housing is proudly celebrating 55 years of creating and overseeing high-quality affordable housing communities that advance equity and opportunity for all; and acknowledging its many partners who helped make its…