Where We Support Community

Empowering Our Residents

At Eden Housing, we believe that home is just the beginning. Our commitment extends beyond providing shelter; it’s about fostering environments where all members of the community can live full, thriving, and dignified lives.

Our mission encompasses a variety of programs designed not just to assist or educate, but to empower individuals across all our communities. These initiatives, including key efforts, focus on supporting our broader goal of creating and sustaining high-quality affordable housing while promoting stability, economic mobility, and personal growth for everyone we serve.

Key Programs That Support Our Residents

Explore below to learn how we enhance accessibility and foster equity through our housing and supportive services. This approach is a fundamental part of how our Resident Services department fulfills Eden Housing’s mission.

34 recipients

$107,778 in total scholarships

Designed to invest in the future of our residents. These scholarships empower residents to pursue higher education and vocational training, opening doors to new career opportunities and personal growth.

410 participants

Provides residents with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the rental market successfully. This initiative empowers them with the confidence and competence needed to maintain stable housing and build a secure future.

25 families participated

Assists participants set and achieve goals that lead to financial independence. This program offers comprehensive support, including job training, financial education, and other resources, empowering families to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future.

46 graduates

60 participants

Educates about the importance of saving and financial management. This initiative empowers residents by providing them with the tools and knowledge to achieve financial stability and independence.

603 participants

Creates a variety of educational opportunities for residents of all ages, including after-school tutoring, adult education classes, and enrichment activities. ELP empowers residents by fostering a love of learning and providing the skills necessary for personal and professional growth.

720 residents participated

Provides crucial support for health-related needs and educational pursuits. This initiative empowers residents by ensuring they have access to the resources necessary to maintain their health and well-being.

4,332 residents participated

Addresses food insecurity and promotes healthy eating habits. This program empowers residents by providing them with the nourishment they need to lead healthy lives.

2,116 residents participated

Ensures the safety and well-being of our senior residents, especially during challenging times. This initiative empowers residents by offering them the reassurance that they are supported and cared for by their community.

3,780 residents participated

Promotes physical activity and social engagement. These programs empower residents by improving their physical health and fostering a sense of community and belonging.

1,149 residents participated

Provides educational opportunities and resources to adult learners. This program empowers residents by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their personal and professional goals.

759 residents participated

Offers parents the tools and resources they need to support their children’s education and development. These programs empower parents by enhancing their ability to create nurturing and supportive home environments.

146 free devices provided to residents

Impacted 1,122 unique individuals

785 residents received technology support & education

115 youths were inspired through ETA

222 seniors participated in a digital literacy program focusing on basic skills, device support, and online safety protocols

Gifts devices to residents to empower and assist senior participation in digital literacy programs. We offered instruction in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Hindi, ensuring that language barriers do not impede access to technology and education.

Scholarships
<p><strong>34 recipients</strong></p><p><strong>$107,778 in total scholarships</strong></p><p>Designed to invest in the future of our residents. These scholarships empower residents to pursue higher education and vocational training, opening doors to new career opportunities and personal growth.</p>
Renters Advantage
<p><strong>410 participants </strong></p><p>Provides residents with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the rental market successfully. This initiative empowers them with the confidence and competence needed to maintain stable housing and build a secure future.</p>
Family Self-Sufficiency
<p><strong>25 families participated</strong></p><p>Assists participants set and achieve goals that lead to financial independence. This program offers comprehensive support, including job training, financial education, and other resources, empowering families to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future.</p>
Eden Savers
<p><strong>46 graduates</strong></p><p><strong>60 participants </strong></p><p>Educates about the importance of saving and financial management. This initiative empowers residents by providing them with the tools and knowledge to achieve financial stability and independence.</p>
Extended Learning Programs (ELP)
<p><strong>603 participants</strong></p><p>Creates a variety of educational opportunities for residents of all ages, including after-school tutoring, adult education classes, and enrichment activities. ELP empowers residents by fostering a love of learning and providing the skills necessary for personal and professional growth.</p>
Health & Education Assistance
<p><strong>720 residents participated</strong></p><p>Provides crucial support for health-related needs and educational pursuits. This initiative empowers residents by ensuring they have access to the resources necessary to maintain their health and well-being.</p>
Food Distribution & Nutrition
<strong>4,332 residents participated</strong> Addresses food insecurity and promotes healthy eating habits. This program empowers residents by providing them with the nourishment they need to lead healthy lives.
Wellness Checks
<p><strong>2,116 residents participated</strong></p><p>Ensures the safety and well-being of our senior residents, especially during challenging times. This initiative empowers residents by offering them the reassurance that they are supported and cared for by their community.</p>
Exercise & Socialization Programs
<p><strong>3,780 residents participated</strong></p><p>Promotes physical activity and social engagement. These programs empower residents by improving their physical health and fostering a sense of community and belonging.</p>
Adult Education & Resources
<p><strong>1,149 residents participated</strong></p><p>Provides educational opportunities and resources to adult learners. This program empowers residents by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their personal and professional goals.</p>
Parent Engagement & Support Programs
<p><strong>759 residents participated</strong></p><p>Offers parents the tools and resources they need to support their children's education and development. These programs empower parents by enhancing their ability to create nurturing and supportive home environments.</p>
Digital Inclusion
<p><strong>146 free devices provided to residents</strong></p><p><strong>Impacted 1,122 unique individuals </strong></p><p><strong>785 residents received technology support & education</strong></p><p><strong>115 youths were inspired through ETA</strong></p><p><strong>222 seniors participated in a digital literacy program focusing on basic skills, device support, and online safety protocols</strong></p><p>Gifts devices to residents to empower and assist senior participation in digital literacy programs. We offered instruction in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Hindi, ensuring that language barriers do not impede access to technology and education.</p>
"The Eden Savers program is the best thing I ever did since I moved here...Now I know who I owe, what I owe. I know where my money is going and I can sleep at night."
Arlene Bidnick
Resident in Gilroy, CA
"I feel so blessed and honored to be able to have that help. It's a big relief mentally. The scholarship allows me to focus on completing my assignments and attending classes, while also boosting self-esteem."
Monica Chicas
Resident in Hercules, CA; Scholarship recipient