Volunteers
Volunteer of the Month
May 4, 2020
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I was lucky enough to be able to set aside some time to volunteer at Wheelor Manor in Gilroy after Eden’s Resident Services Team reached out for support. I already volunteer at a food bank outside of work, and providing community members with their basic nutritional…
Eden Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week 2020
April 20, 2020
From grand openings to individual volunteering to committees, thank you to Eden staff who shared their time and efforts! Thank you to all of our corporate volunteer groups for their contributions and dedication to the Eden community. THANK YOU TO OUR RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS! EDEN HOUSING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ROCK!
Volunteer of the Month
April 1, 2020
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I was introduced to it by a former colleague and friend, Alison Shirley. She was one your volunteer of the year recipient last year. She moved out of state but I wanted to keep the partnership going with Eden Housing. I truly believe that Financial education…
Volunteer of the Month
March 1, 2020
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I have always enjoyed volunteering and was excited at the fact I could volunteer in a way that enhanced my overall work experience. What have you done as a volunteer? Please describe your role and what you have worked on. I am currently a Financial Coach-…
Volunteer of the Month
February 3, 2020
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I believe in building community and I see Eden Housing as a place that strives to bring people from all walks of life together. I especially have a heart for immigrant families who are trying to put down roots in a new country. It is not…
Volunteer of the Month
January 6, 2020
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? Eden Housing is such a bright community and I wanted to be a part of it. Eden has a great focus on building community and Starbucks’ mission aligns with that focus. It fills a need in the community and we are always looking for a way…
Volunteer of the Month
December 2, 2019
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I love helping people and I love giving back, especially to my community. Volunteering makes me happy and being able to assist the staff and my friends and neighbors makes it even better. What have you done as a volunteer? Please describe your role and what…
Volunteer of the Month
November 4, 2019
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I found the Financial Coach volunteer opportunity through Eden’s post on VolunteerMatch. It attracted my attention because it’s an opportunity that allows me to help the individual to set financial goals and coach him/her to have a better financial situation. What have you done as a…
Volunteer of the Month
October 1, 2019
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I was looking for an opportunity to work with low income people to help improve their situation in any way I can. My goal was to use my knowledge and life experience to assist and guide others to improve their lives while moving one step closer…
Volunteer of the Month
September 2, 2019
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I volunteer because I live in this community with my husband and three kids. I want to be involved in this community and my daughter is participating in different programs that are offered within the community. What have you done as a volunteer? Please describe your…