Job Seekers
Coming Full Circle
October 29, 2021
Jennifer moved to Tennyson Gardens with her mother after her parents divorced. Although she was a child when they moved, she could feel the stress of her family’s financial situation. She says that living in an Eden community provided more than affordability but also convenience and stability. In the beginning, her mom was paying rent…
Celebrating Maintenance & Janitors
October 19, 2021
We showered the Eden Housing maintenance and janitorial staff earlier this month with gifts and awards. The celebration is an annual party that we held virtually for the second year. Maintenance techs and janitors can be found at every property throughout our portfolio. Their work ensures that Eden communities look as good on the first…
Volunteer of the Month: Shanrong Dai
September 1, 2021
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? For me, volunteering isn’t a choice if not a chance encounter. I moved into Josephine Lum Lodge (JLL) in November 2016. At the time, the translator, actually he was a Chinese Resident Services Coordinator, retired. Our Chinese residents wrote a letter asking for a translator and…
Volunteer of the Month: Maria Calderon
August 2, 2021
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I chose Eden Housing because I believe that the best way to improve your quality of life is through education. Eden Housing provides access to essential education, such as the financial coaching program. What have you done as a volunteer? Please describe your role and what…
Volunteers of the Month: Howard Cohen
July 1, 2021
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? Since my retirement (software development management), I continually seek out volunteer opportunities. Believing that I have been extremely blessed, I view volunteering as a form of “paying it forward”. My volunteering efforts have included (i) assisting in a high school woodshop, (ii) various church activities and…
Observing Juneteenth
June 17, 2021
Eden’s offices are closed tomorrow in observation of Juneteenth. Saturday is the official day that marks the oldest holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.
Celebrating Pride
June 1, 2021
Eden Housing prides itself in fostering a climate of inclusion where all employees can feel comfortable in their own skin. Diane Paisley, Director of Human Resources, tells us, “When I joined Eden I was so pleased to find such inclusive benefits. Employers can easily exclude these types of medical services but Eden has chosen to…
Friends of Eden
May 3, 2021
Volunteer Appreciation Event April 22, 2021 In 1968, a small group of community activists in Hayward were concerned about the lack of accessible, affordable housing in Alameda County. Led by Cal State Hayward Professor, Basketball Coach, and founding Eden Housing board member Bill Vandenburgh, they came together as advocates for a statewide ballot initiative supporting…
Eden Housing Promotes Julia Cerna to Controller – Property Management Accounting
March 24, 2021
Eden Housing announces that Julia Cerna has been promoted to Controller – Property Management Accounting.
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…