Volunteers
Joe Simitian Makes His Mark With a Lifetime of Public Service
April 20, 2022
A well-established figure in Santa Clara County and California politics, County Supervisor Joe Simitian has a successful history of advocating for the many critical issues facing the state, including education, social justice, and the environment. This track record of service and success has earned him “Legislator of the Year” awards from organizations as diverse as…
Eden Savers Program
January 3, 2022
Eden Savers Program is one of the many programs and services that Eden Housing provides our residents to help them increase their quality of life while maintaining housing stability. After enrolling in the program, residents will be matched with one of Eden Savers Financial Coaches who volunteer to help the residents set a financial goal,…
A Veteran and his Family’s New Start
November 10, 2021
Earl Hill says that his family’s journey has been a good one, now that they’ve landed at Valor Crossing and are all very happy living there.
A true blessing
October 12, 2021
Sofia is one of Eden Housing’s longtime residents in San Diego. Having lived at Vista Terrace Hills for nearly 30 years, she is proud to call the community home. Sofia’s passion in life is to help others, including her neighbors, family members, and even strangers she’s never before met through holistic medicine. She raised her family…
End of legislative session recap: Eden-supported bills signed by the Governor
October 8, 2021
After the Legislature concluded its second legislative session of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-September, the Governor has signed a range of bills that seek to accelerate the production and preservation of affordable housing. Through this year’s state budget, the Governor and Legislature also provided unprecedented support for affordable housing—with the budget investing more than $10…
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…
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…
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…