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Eden Housing Awards Scholarships to 35 Students

August 18, 2020

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August 17, 2020

Media contact: Daniela Ogden
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Eden Housing Awards Scholarships to 35 Students

HAYWARD, CA – Eden Housing will host a livestream celebration of the 28th Annual Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship to honor resident scholars throughout California.

This year, a total of $96,000 is being awarded to 35 inspiring Eden Housing residents. These funds will assist residents as they attend University of California at Berkeley, University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at Merced, University of Southern California, California State University East Bay, California State University Fullerton, California State University Monterey Bay, San Francisco State University, San Diego State University, as well as many local community colleges.

The stories told in each application are a testament to the positive effects a safe home and services-rich community can have on an individual’s success. When Eden invests in residents’ higher education dreams, the benefits are felt far beyond their individual diplomas. Their families are more stable, their long-term career prospects improve, and our communities thrive. Many, if not all, of the recipients are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

“I’m incredibly humbled by this year’s inspiring group of scholarship recipients, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college,” said Linda Mandolini, President of Eden Housing. “When we invest in our residents’ higher education dreams, the benefits are felt far beyond their individual diplomas. Their families are more stable, their long-term career prospects improve, and our communities thrive.”

WHO: Eden Housing, Inc.

WHAT: Howard T. Collins Scholarship Award Ceremony

WHERE: Eden Housing’s YouTube Channel

WHEN: Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 am

In attendance will be:

Since the program’s inception in 1993, Eden Housing has awarded nearly 500 scholarships totaling more than $650,000 to many deserving residents. The scholarship program was created to honor Howard T. Collins, a former, dedicated member of the Eden Housing Board of Directors who believed in education and opportunity for all.

About Eden Housing

Eden Housing is a non-profit with more than 50 years of experience in tackling affordable housing from all angles. We believe that home is where your start is. Every day, we create the housing needed to make sure all of our neighbors have a place to call home. And advocate for still more. Because safe and affordable housing helps families stay secure, allows communities to thrive, and solves many of our cities’ most pressing challenges. Learn more at edenhousing.org.