Where We Diversify Impact

Innovation Through Inclusion and Collaboration

At Eden Housing, we enhance our diversity initiatives through need-focused housing projects and strategic partnerships. We are committed to supporting businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and other disadvantaged groups.

This commitment not only fosters innovation but also drives economic impact, and it will remain a priority for years to come.

Vendor Diversity

Significant Strides

This year, one of our highlights was co-hosting the inaugural NorCal Affordable Housing Supplier Diversity Summit in collaboration with members from the Non-Profit Housing Association (NPH). The event drew over 300 attendees who came to network and learn from industry professionals about enhancing representation in the affordable housing sector.

Vendor Diversity Data

The number of diverse vendors we work with reflects our commitment to supporting the economic empowerment of historically marginalized communities.

Minority-owned

Women-owned

Veteran-owned

Small business-owned

Inclusive New Properties!

Light Tree Apartments

Homes for low-income families, people with disabilities, individuals who have experienced homelessness, and former foster youth.

Blue Oak Landing

All of the units serve individuals, couples, and families currently experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Mesa Terrace

23 units were set aside for Transition Aged Youth (TAY). These residents in need of housing represent young adults who have exited the foster system.

Empowering Communities by Strategic Alliance

Partnering with community-based organizations is equally crucial for our development department, especially as an affordable housing developer. These partnerships help ensure that our projects are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, addressing specific local needs and benefiting from the insights and expertise of those who know these communities best. These collaborations help us create inclusive, sustainable, and responsive housing solutions.

Through these efforts, we aim to build a more equitable and inclusive future for all.

COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS:

COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CHDC)
As a Black-led, regional affordable housing developer based in North Richmond, CHDC aims to identify stable, high-quality, affordable housing opportunities throughout the Bay Area, which is crucial for creating vibrant communities and addressing the affordable housing crisis. They prioritize meaningful public involvement, ensuring that the community has a clear voice in the development process. View their site.

BLACK CULTURAL ZONE (BCZ)
The Black Cultural Zone (BCZ) is a community development organization in Oakland, California, dedicated to creating and sustaining spaces where Black arts, culture, and businesses can thrive. Founded to address the displacement and marginalization of Black communities in the Bay Area,

BCZ promotes cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and community resilience. Through initiatives like developing cultural hubs, supporting local artists, and advocating for affordable housing, BCZ combats gentrification and fosters a strong sense of community and cultural pride. View their site.

EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY ALLIANCE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (EPACANDO)
The East Palo Alto Community Alliance Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) is dedicated to creating affordable housing and promoting community and economic development in the City of East Palo Alto.

For more than three decades, EPACANDO [pronounced “E.P.A. Can Do”] has worked for “progress of, by, and for” our local residents, including a necessarily strong emphasis on anti-displacement. View their site.