Seniors
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…
Volunteers of the Month: Lilian Mira
February 4, 2021
Lilian was a key volunteer for Eden Issei Terrace’s (EIT) Mercy Brown Bag grocery distribution program from the outset, since 2018. She used to drive her own car to help pick up grocery bags at the Hayward Senior Center and bring them back to EIT. After the mobile pantry truck was established to come twice…
Corsair Flats Welcomes Residents at Alameda Point
October 29, 2020
Media Contact: Matthew Indimine510-589-7573matthew.indimine@edenhousing.org Corsair Flats Welcomes Residents at Alameda Point ALAMEDA, Calif. – Eden Housing, along with the City of Alameda and Alameda Point Partners, recently welcomed residents at Corsair Flats at Alameda Point’s Site A development in Alameda, California. Site A is a $1 billion mixed-use, transit-oriented waterfront development on the site of…
Donor of the Month
July 1, 2020
Thank you to MTailor for donating over 1,000 masks to Eden’s most vulnerable residents. Masks were distributed to our newest residents at Corsair Flats in Alameda, CA. Corsair Flats is Eden’s newest development has 30 units serving people who previously experienced homelessness, 28 of these units serve veterans exiting homelessness through the HUD Veterans Affairs…
Affordable Housing Month in Silicon Valley
May 1, 2020
As part of Silicon Valley at Home’s Affordable Housing Month, Eden Housing launched a video series featuring five affordable housing communities in Santa Clara County. The series showcases not only the high-quality affordable housing properties, but also the residents that call them home, the dedicated staff who make home happen, and a few instrumental partners…
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 44: Eden Expands to San Diego
July 9, 2018
In 2015, Eden made the exciting decision to expand to San Diego County with the acquisition and subsequent rehabilitation of two large developments. Home to more than 1,400 families and seniors, Coronado Terrace and Vista Terrace Hills exemplify the importance of strong community relationships, housing stability, and preservation of affordable homes for decades to come….
Story 42: Growing Older with Independence, Dignity, and Grace
July 9, 2018
Eden provides older adults with affordable homes and supportive services that allow them to live independently as long as possible, able to share quality time with neighbors, friends and family members. Residents participate in healthy living activities, computer classes, economic empowerment classes and community events, promoting social engagement and overall physical and mental well-being. Anne,…
Story 26: Determination, Independence and Self-Sufficiency
July 7, 2018
Regina lives at Emerson Arms, a 32 unit family affordable housing development in Martinez, CA operated by Eden Housing. Despite her childhood struggles, Regina’s developmental disability has not been a barrier in pursuing her mission to help improve the lives of others as an advocate. She takes great pride in her work and is truly…