Youth
Join Us in Celebrating Eden’s Resident Scholars
July 14, 2021
Eden Housing’s Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship program is in its 29th year. Since the program’s inception in 1993, Eden has awarded more than $650,000 to more than 400 inspiring residents. This year, 34 dedicated students from Petaluma to San Ysidro will receive a total of $100,000 in scholarships! Mark your calendars for this Friday, July…
Celebrating Fair Housing Month in Eden’s After-School Programs
May 6, 2021
Every April, the nation commemorates the Fair Housing Act, a landmark law that prohibits housing discrimination. Eden’s youngest residents learned about this piece of legislation in our after-school programs, and they had the opportunity to participate in a poster contest with the theme “Everyone is Welcome in My Community.” Check out some of their inspiring…
Meet Jessica, Eden Resident Scholar
September 3, 2020
“Nurses are some of the many essential workers currently tackling the pandemic, and I am glad to be part of the team of healthcare workers making a difference in so many lives,” says Jessica, nursing student at San Joaquin Delta College and repeat recipient of Eden’s Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship. Jessica is a part-time…
Meet Diana, Eden Resident Scholar
August 21, 2020
Meet Diana, dedicated biology student at Las Positas College, future nurse, and repeat recipient of Eden’s Howard T. Collins Scholarship! Diana has succeeded in her internships with Kaiser Permanente and Pleasanton Nursing. She reflects, “I’ve benefited from Eden’s after-school programs, where I learned how to form a proper resume and present myself to employers.” Watch…
Eden Housing Awards Scholarships to 35 Students
August 18, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 17, 2020 Media contact: Daniela Ogden510-935-1022Daniela.ogden@edenhousing.org Eden Housing Awards Scholarships to 35 Students HAYWARD, CA – Eden Housing will host a livestream celebration of the 28th Annual Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship to honor resident scholars throughout California. This year, a total of $96,000 is being awarded to 35 inspiring Eden Housing…
28th Annual Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship Celebration
August 14, 2020
Eden Housing’s Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship program is in its 28th year. Since the program’s inception in 1993, Eden has awarded more than $550,000 to more than 400 inspiring residents. This year, 35 dedicated students from Petaluma to San Ysidro will receive a total of $100,000 in scholarships! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August…
Donor of the Month
June 1, 2020
Thank you to Intelliswift Software, Inc for donating 100 care packages to Eden’s youngest residents! Intelliswift remains committed to supporting low-income communities and has partnered with non-profit affordable housing developer Eden Housing. Eden offers programs and services that help inspire residents to join in creating a lifetime of opportunity in our shared communities. Eden’s Expanded…
Story 33: Eden’s Scholarship Recipients Want to Make a Difference
July 9, 2018
Eden Housing awarded 52 scholarships in 2018, to help residents of all ages to pursue their academic and career dreams. Scholarship recipients come from a wide variety of backgrounds and regions throughout California, yet many share a common dream—to achieve an education that allows them to give back to others. Rosa is attending the University…
Story 10: Learning to Read Anytime, Anywhere
June 24, 2018
Eden Housing Resident Services provides after-school, summer and enrichment programs for youth in a safe and supportive environment right where they live. One program, Raz-Kids, helps youth gain 21st century literacy skills — fostering healthy brain development and a love of reading — all critical for school success. To support Raz-Kids, and our other programs for youth go…
Story 9: The Fireside, a Safe Place to Call Home
June 24, 2018
Fireside Apartments provide a diverse, inclusive environment where residents of all ages can thrive and benefit from a supportive community. “It’s almost like a second family,” says resident Nicole. Hear from others in this week’s Stories From Eden Housing.