Volunteers
Volunteer of the Month
April 1, 2019
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I chose to volunteer with Eden Housing because I love helping others and making sure that everyone gets equal access to resources. I saw this as a great opportunity to help serve my community and to provide my skills in areas that will most benefit others….
Volunteer of the Month
March 1, 2019
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? Eden’s long history of serving those with low-income and it’s overall mission of providing the human necessity of safe, decent, and affordable housing resonate with me greatly. As someone who has had the privilege to have been raised in an upper middle class neighborhood, I feel…
Volunteer of the Month
February 1, 2019
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? After moving back to the Bay Area, I desired to find a place where I could give back some of the learning that I have received at two of America’s leading institutions to those that may not have access to avenues of knowledge. Once I started…
Volunteer of the Month
January 4, 2019
Why did you choose to volunteer with Eden Housing? I had volunteered teaching English to immigrants for two years when I saw the request for someone to teach ESL to residents at The Altenheim. I have long admired its peaceful, beautiful grounds in the midst of a busy, noisy city. I had taught ESL to…
Story 50: Honoring the History of the Bay Area
July 9, 2018
Eden’s success over the past 50 years is due, in large part, to long-standing and committed partnerships throughout all of our housing regions. In this week’s story, hear how one such partnership, covering decades of hard work and dedication to affordable housing, is making a difference and preserving valuable Bay Area history.
Story 49: One Solution to the “Silver Tsunami”
July 9, 2018
Marin County is home to more older adults, as a percentage of the population, than any other county in the state. Although the county is known as an enclave of wealth, thousands live at or near the poverty level. In this week’s story, hear about an exciting new development helping to address the ‘silver tsunami’ in…
Story 48: Making an Impact, One Man’s Story about Volunteerism
July 9, 2018
In this week’s story hear from our long term Eden partner, John Tastor from Arthur J. Gallagher. He shares how volunteerism and advocacy for affordable housing impact his life and the lives of others. Partners, like John, are critical to our success. Thank you to all those that have made our work possible over the…
Story 47: Five Decades of Commitment
July 9, 2018
Over the past 50 years, more than 100,000 people have come home to an Eden community. Our commitment to high quality development and property management coupled with resident services is highlighted in this week’s story as we hear from some of the people who make our work possible.
Story 46: Eden’s Earth-Friendly Practices Benefit All
July 9, 2018
Since day one, Eden has been committed to designing, constructing and maintaining apartment homes in ways that conserve natural resources, reduce material waste and create a healthy living environment for residents. In this week’s story, learn more about Eden’s portfolio-wide Green Initiative and the practices and technologies that help keep our footprint light and our…
Story 45: Meet Diego Castro, Eden Housing Intern
July 9, 2018
Diego majored in Urban Studies and Planning at San Francisco State, where a professor told him about an internship opportunity at the Non-Profit Housing Association (NPH). That led to an internship with Eden, who manages properties in the neighborhood where Diego grew up. Now Diego is learning the ropes and providing valuable assistance in the…