advocacy
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…
Housing the Bay Webinar Series
July 26, 2021
Episcopal Impact Fund and Eden Housing present a two-part webinar series examining the post-COVID housing crisis, how we got here, and what we can do to achieve a better future for all residents of the Bay. Part One (Thursday, July 29, 7:00-8:00pm): Where are we and how did we get here? Part Two (Thursday, August 19, 7:00-8:00pm):…
HUD takes first step to restore fair housing rule
June 17, 2021
Thank you to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for restoring the 2015 definition of affirmatively further fair housing with an interim final rule. This is an important first step in restoring a policy that advances racial equity. As Secretary Fudge points out, a half-century after the federal government sought to make amends…
Eden Housing Joins Advocates Seeking Regional Solution to Housing in Silicon Valley
April 2, 2021
At today’s press event organized by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, our fearless leader Linda Mandolini spoke in support of building more housing. She was there as a member of a coalition of housing advocates urging the city to prioritize agendizing a discussion for Santa Clara City Council to allow housing and development to proceed…
Support Measure W in Alameda County
October 19, 2020
Measure W addresses Alameda County’s homeless crisis, protecting our most vulnerable neighbors: seniors, veterans, families and people who can’t keep up with skyrocketing housing costs and are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. The measure will generate an estimated $150 million per year for a term of 10 years. For more information, visit…
Alamedans, Vote Yes on Z!
October 19, 2020
On July 21, 2020, the Alameda City Council approved a local initiative, Measure Z, that seeks to repeal a local prohibition on construction of multi-family housing—a rule that has been in place since voters approved it in 1973. Measure Z also would repeal city rules adopted in 1991 limiting density of any residential unit within…
19 Days to Election Day! Make “Get Out The Vote” Calls to Subsidized Renters
October 16, 2020
Looking for a way to be involved in the upcoming elections? Hoping that low-income renters have a strong turnout in early voting and on election day? Sign-up to volunteer as a phone-banker to call subsidized renters who live in properties owned or managed by participants in the Housing Providers Council of Our Homes, Our Votes:…
What the Legislature Did —and Didn’t Do— This Year To Make Housing More Affordable
September 10, 2020
All five of the bills in the State Senate’s housing package failed to advance—including several as time ran out in the waning minutes of the session—and more than a dozen other bills to open new sites to affordable housing and accelerate production did not make it to the Governor.
Homes for San Diegans heads to the November ballot!
July 17, 2020
On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council voted 6-3 to place the Homes for San Diegans bond measure on the November ballot! Eden Housing staff spoke in favor of the $900 million affordable housing bond. It will create 7,500 new affordable homes for people experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, persons with disabilities, and low-income families. This…