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Support the stability and economic mobility of residents

Eden Housing Resident Services provides a broad spectrum of supportive services and enrichment programs at all Eden communities, designed to center the needs of residents.

households benefited from services

youth participated in expanded learning, health and wellness, technology access and community engagement programs

parents and caregivers were provided with parenting education and support

adults participated in at least one Economic Empowerment Program—Family Self-Sufficiency, Renter Advantage, Eden Savers, Bill Payment Assistance and/or Financial and Employment Assistance

Feature story

Meet Pamela Morris

“My financial coach and I had a conversation about my bills. She suggested that I could get a loan to consolidate them. She also taught me how to budget and not spend money like how I was spending. I’m really looking at myself now and I am able to save. It was a great help for me.”

Pamela Morris

Eden Savers Graduate from Corsair Flats

More Program Highlights

Eden’s Volunteer Program

recruited 222 volunteers who donated 6,877 hours to Eden in 2024. With an average value of $31.80/hour, volunteers contributed $217,639 in time and talent.

Health and Wellness Programs

provide resources and classes for healthy living, with 1,986 wellness checks and 3,627 participants in recreation and physical activities.

Food Distribution and Nutrition Education

helps stretch limited resources with 35,837 meals and grocery bags served to 3,727 households across 59 sites.

$109,114 in Scholarships

were awarded to 38 residents to support higher education and vocational training. In its 32nd year of supporting California students, the Howard T. Collins Memorial Scholarship brings the total of donated dollars to over 1.1 million.

Digital Inclusion Programs

provided training, tech support broadband access to 780 residents.

780 residents received tech support and
education
169 youth ages 11-14 participated in Eden’s
Technology Access Program (ETAP)

Youth Expanded Learning and Enrichment Programs

include tutoring and after school programs during the school year, serving 531 youth at 35 sites.

Community Holiday Celebrations and Events

were held for over 6,000 residents of all ages and included National Night at nearly 100 Eden sites.

Crescent Grove Welcome Home Event

Eden Housing welcomed individuals and families moving into Crescent Grove in Castro Valley, including many who were formerly experiencing homelessness, people with developmental disabilities and veterans. The group orientation provided a community environment for residents to engage with Eden volunteers, learn about their new homes and feel welcomed.

Eden Savers Testimonials

“The Eden Savers program is the best thing I have done in the last few years. My coach did a great job and saved my life.”

“I learned to have discipline with finances, to save money and not buy unnecessary things. After I saved enough, I transferred it to a CD to earn more interest.”

“I’m proud to say that I was able to save over $900. I have a better understanding of my finances and I’m so proud that I have some extra money to spend for Christmas.”