News & Updates
Q&A with Rudolph (Rudy) Johnson, New Chairman of the Board, Eden Housing
February 5, 2024
Rudolph (Rudy) A. Johnson, III, president and CEO of the Neighborhood House Association (NHA), has recently been named chairman of the Eden Housing board. He first joined the board in 2018 and was named vice chair in 2020. An author, active board member and business executive, he has dedicated his career to serving the greater…
Mayor’s Corner: Antonio López, Mayor of East Palo Alto
January 31, 2024
Earlier this year, Antonio López became the youngest mayor serving the City of East Palo Alto. A first-generation American and college student, he joined the city council in December 2020 and has also honed his political acumen by serving as district representative for the office of State Senator Josh Becker. Early experiences set him on…
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…
The Transformative Power of Housing: A Survivor’s Journey from Homelessness to Stability
December 18, 2023
Latifah Washington was homeless for half of her life, starting at 13 years old. Now in her 30s, she has found a safe and secure home at Eden Housing’s newly opened Blue Oak Landing. Latifah’s story sheds light on the critical role of housing in the lives of individuals who have experienced the harsh realities…
Year in Review: 2023-24 Legislative Update from Sacramento
December 13, 2023
Governor Newsom signed more than 20 bills supported by Eden Housing to wrap up this year’s legislative session—including bills that will streamline affordable housing approvals, strengthen enforcement of state housing laws, and stabilize funding for our projects. The 2023-24 state budget approved earlier this year also maintained state commitments to a range of successful affordable…
Interview with Emily Cadik, CEO of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
November 29, 2023
Eden Housing has greatly benefited from its alliance with the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC), which for the past 35 years has been aligned around helping solve this huge need, including a current aim to support the development of more than 2 million homes in the next 10 years. As CEO, Emily Cadik leads…
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…
Happy Anniversary to Us! Celebrating 55 Years of Fulfilling Our Mission
November 2, 2023
Amid the hard work we do every day, we must take time to celebrate our achievements. And that’s what we did on Friday, October 27, at a festive occasion where more than 500 of our supporters gathered to acknowledge the incredible progress Eden Housing has made over its eventful tenure. We were honored by the…
Q&A with Tatiana Blank, Eden Housing Chief Financial Officer
November 2, 2023
Eden Housing’s CFO Tatiana Blank was recently honored as a finalist in the San Francisco Business Times’ annual “CFO of the Year” awards. We feel fortunate to have Tatiana working on behalf of our staff, residents, volunteers and all Eden Housing stakeholders. Tatiana joined Eden in February 2016 as Vice President of Asset Management and…