Current Residents
Merritt Community Capital, Giving Back to Strengthen California’s Communities
February 26, 2021
For Immediate Release Merritt Community Capital leads with mission, supporting COVID-related resident needs, DEI initiatives, and scholarships February 26, 2021 — OAKLAND, CA — Merritt is best known for providing equity capital for affordable housing developments throughout California, having financed close to 10,000 homes for nearly 25,000 low-income people and raising nearly one billion dollars…
Volunteers of the Month: Lilian Mira
February 4, 2021
Lilian was a key volunteer for Eden Issei Terrace’s (EIT) Mercy Brown Bag grocery distribution program from the outset, since 2018. She used to drive her own car to help pick up grocery bags at the Hayward Senior Center and bring them back to EIT. After the mobile pantry truck was established to come twice…
Volunteers of the Month: VivAsia Fitness
December 1, 2020
VivAsia has been a great partner and supporter of Eden Housing residents since 2018. Trained fitness have provided culturally inspired fitness and wellness programs for our communities in the South and East Bay which is greatly missed. With safety in mind, VivAsia has helped maintain community connection with neighbors and friends at our Josephine Lum…
Volunteers of the Month
November 2, 2020
Virtual volunteering is a new venture for Eden Housing. Our virtual volunteers have shared their time, knowledge and experience with Eden Housing and we are excited to have them support Eden residents through virtual tutoring. Thank you to our dedicated team of coaches, tutors, and instructors who have continued to support our residents through this…
Introducing Corsair Flats
October 23, 2020
Corsair Flats is one of Eden’s newest properties to welcome residents home. The property is home to seniors and veterans. We couldn’t have created 60 new homes without California Proposition 1, Housing Programs and Veterans’ Loans Bond (2018), the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and our many partners.
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.
Tennyson Gardens Property Overview
August 10, 2020
Tennyson Gardens has recently undergone a full rehab. Enjoy this video of the grounds and exterior improvements to highlight the hard work and commitment to maintain 96 units of affordable housing for families in Hayward, CA.
Tech Survey Now Available for Residents
August 5, 2020
Eden Housing Resident Services needs to hear from current Eden residents about their access to the internet and technology. Take the survey by going to www.surveymonkey.com/r/EdenTech via mobile phone, tablet, or computer OR contact the Eden I&R at (855) 451-8111 to take the survey over the phone or on paper. All survey participants will be…
Volunteer of the Month; Dustin Wong
August 5, 2020
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I actually started volunteering with Eden Housing before I started working for Eden Housing. As I was exploring a career change into the non-profit sector, Eden Housing checked off a lot of the boxes for me for the type of mission and organization I was looking…
Donor of the Month
July 1, 2020
Thank you to MTailor for donating over 1,000 masks to Eden’s most vulnerable residents. Masks were distributed to our newest residents at Corsair Flats in Alameda, CA. Corsair Flats is Eden’s newest development has 30 units serving people who previously experienced homelessness, 28 of these units serve veterans exiting homelessness through the HUD Veterans Affairs…