News & Updates
Alamedans, Vote Yes on Z!
October 19, 2020
On July 21, 2020, the Alameda City Council approved a local initiative, Measure Z, that seeks to repeal a local prohibition on construction of multi-family housing—a rule that has been in place since voters approved it in 1973. Measure Z also would repeal city rules adopted in 1991 limiting density of any residential unit within…
19 Days to Election Day! Make “Get Out The Vote” Calls to Subsidized Renters
October 16, 2020
Looking for a way to be involved in the upcoming elections? Hoping that low-income renters have a strong turnout in early voting and on election day? Sign-up to volunteer as a phone-banker to call subsidized renters who live in properties owned or managed by participants in the Housing Providers Council of Our Homes, Our Votes:…
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.
Eden Housing Promotes Anna Gwyn Simpson to Vice President of Resident Services
October 1, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2020 Media contact: Matthew Indimine510-589-7573Matthew.indimine@edenhousing.org HAYWARD – Eden Housing announces that Anna Gwyn Simpson has been promoted to Vice President of Resident Services. Anna Gwyn joined Eden Housing in August of 2015 and has progressively assumed more responsibility ever since. In her role, Anna Gwyn maintains a strong relationship between Resident…
Fire Update
September 28, 2020
Eden Housing is closely monitoring the current emergency fire orders in Santa Rosa and will continue to share updates when we have them. At this time, no Eden Housing property is under an evacuation order. Please visit fire.ca.gov for the most updated information. To our residents, staff, and supporters who are impacted, we are holding…
Eden Housing Completes Transfer of South County Housing Portfolio
September 15, 2020
Eden Housing recently completed its merger with South County Housing, resulting in the preservation of 1,695 affordable homes across 41 properties, located in the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey.
What the Legislature Did —and Didn’t Do— This Year To Make Housing More Affordable
September 10, 2020
All five of the bills in the State Senate’s housing package failed to advance—including several as time ran out in the waning minutes of the session—and more than a dozen other bills to open new sites to affordable housing and accelerate production did not make it to the Governor.
Are you looking for a way to volunteer?
September 10, 2020
Food Distribution Volunteers Needed! When COVID-19 hit, food distributions at all our properties have changed. Many of our properties had resident volunteers that supported regular food distributions, but out of safety and precaution, we restricted in-person volunteers until recently. If you are a community member looking for a way to help, volunteer with Eden Housing!Description:Volunteer…
Supporting Residents in Need: Eden’s Tenant Relief Fund
September 9, 2020
Thank you to everyone who contributed to, or shared, Eden’s Tenant Relief Fund. We are pleased to share that the first round of funds have been distributed to more than 450 families in amounts from $100 to $500. The selected recipients have expressed financial hardship related to COVID-19 prior to June. Your kindness and…
New Study Shows LIHTC, Housing Assistance Critical in Promoting Stability and Economic Mobility
September 9, 2020
Contact: Cora Johnson-Grau cjohnsongrau@berkeley.edu (510) 859-7073 A new analysis of the incomes of residents living in housing managed by one of California’s largest affordable housing developers offers a unique window into how lower-income households have fared through economic decline and growth, providing important evidence for expanded investment into affordable housing and rental assistance in the…