Stories from Eden Housing

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 development of affordable apartment homes … The post Meet Diego Castro, Eden Housing Intern appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Carol Galante was Eden Housing’s second Executive Director in the early 1980s. She also worked in the Obama Administration. Today she teaches about housing policy and affordable housing development, and runs the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley. In this episode of Stories from Eden Housing, Carol shares about her time at Eden and her experiences since. The post From Eden Housing to the White House appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Everyone has a story, but few compare to that of Dawnna Rieves,Assistant Manager at Eden Housing’s Washington Creek Apartments and Corona Ranch Apartments in Petaluma. In this week’s story, Dawnna shares her path to affordable housing management and her passion to give back to her community. The post Giving Back, A Story of Inspiration appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Cath Merschel, a community activist from San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, became Eden’s third Executive Director in 1987. Her tenure at Eden is marked by her leadership in launching social services programs, hiring trained social workers, and providing support and referrals to Eden’s residents. In this podcast, Cath fondly remembers her years at Eden Housing as the pinnacle of her career. The post Cath Merschel’s Reflections from Eden’s Past appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Rick Holliday joined Eden at a pivotal time, working closely with our founding board to bring much needed affordable housing to Hayward and beyond. Today, he operates Factory OS, building low-cost multifamily modular buildings. In this week’s story, hear from Rick about Eden’s early days. And, stay tuned for our next Affordable Housing Podcast to learn more about Factory OS. The post Eden Housing’s First Director: Rick Holliday appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Adis Bajramovic spent his early life in Bosnia, Herzegovina, during the war. Adis and his family moved to the US when he was only 9. Today, his father has been working at Eden Housing for twelve years and Adis has established himself as a property manager for Eden Housing in Martinez. In this episode of Stories from Eden Housing, Adis shares the struggles … The post A Story of Triumph appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

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 a model of independence. The post Determination, Independence and Self-Sufficiency appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Farideh Hiri shares her journey to freedom in this week’s story. After suffering from oppression in Iran, she now enjoys being close to community and family, and the chance to work in the community garden and attend outings to the SF Symphony. This is what makes Warner Creek Apartments in Novato feel like “home” for Farideh. The post Without Freedom, You Have Nothing appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Malissa Roybal grew up in affordable housing then began working at Eden Housing’s Del Nido apartments in 2013. Since then, she’s been promoted twice and is now a Property Supervisor at nine Eden sites in two counties. The post Malissa Roybal, From Resident to Supervisor appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

In this episode of Stories from Eden Housing, we meet seniors and children who love living in this apartment complex for a variety of reasons. Comprised of 87 homes for families and 64 homes for seniors, Alta Mira Apartments in Hayward is a thriving community for all ages. The post Alta Mira Apartments: A Thriving Community for All Ages appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Tobias has grown up at Corona Ranch in Petaluma, living there all 20 years of his life. He says that “home is hope, and Eden Housing is that hope” — providing him and his mom with a strong base so he can focus on school and a career path to help others. The post Home is Hope appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

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. The post The Fireside, A Safe Place to Call Home appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Kristina, who lived in foster care and was constantly uprooted as a child, knows a lot about uncertainty. Now, with her son, her Master’s Degree and a home in a safe, stable community with plenty of resources, Kristina has found stability. And she wants others like her to know that “you can trust people. The post HOME, A Place to Realize your Dreams appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

In the inaugural episode of the podcast series Stories from Eden Housing, residents at Eden’s Warner Creek Senior Housing describe what it means to feel safe in their homes, to be able to afford to live in Marin County and to be held by the community they’ve developed. You’ll be surprised at the backgrounds of these residents and at the … The post Warner Creek Senior Housing: Positivity Fueled by Gratitude appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.