EAH Housing
{{Short description|US nonprofit corporation}}
EAH Housing is a nonprofit corporation which develops, manages, and operates affordable housing for low-income families, older adults, and persons with disabilities/special needs in California and Hawaii. It was founded in 1968.{{cite web|url=http://www.eahhousing.org/about-us/eah-history|title=EAH History - EAH Housing|website=Eahhousing.org|access-date=22 August 2017}} The acronym used in its founding stands for Ecumenical Association for Housing, however today it does business simply as EAH Housing.[https://www.eahhousing.org/find-housing/resourcesfaqs/faqs-eah-and-affordable-housing/ EAH FAQ Page]
History
EAH Housing has become one of the largest nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. With a staff of over 700, EAH develops low-income housing, manages over 230 properties in California and Hawaii, and plays a leadership role in local, regional and national housing advocacy efforts.{{cite news|url=https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2017/08/21/legislation-to-fast-track-more-housing-finds-opposition-in-marin/|title=Legislation to Fast-Track More Housing Finds Opposition in Marin|work=KQED|first=Guy|last=Marzorati|date= August 21, 2017|access-date=22 August 2017}} Starting from grass-roots origins in response to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., EAH Housing now serves over 25,000 seniors, families, students, people with disabilities/special needs, frail elderly, and the formerly homeless.{{cite web|url=http://www.eahhousing.org/about-us/about-us|title=About Us|website=Eahhousing.org|access-date=22 August 2017}}
Sustainability efforts
In December 2010, EAH Housing was recognized with an honorable mention by the California Sustainability Alliance's
Sustainability Showcase Awards.{{cite web|url=http://sustainca.org/showcase/2010|title=[token_custom_menu_parent] 2010 showcase awards - California Sustainability Alliance|website=Sustainca.org|access-date=22 August 2017}} The honor commends EAH for their commitment to providing sustainable and affordable multifamily housing to 25,000 families, students, people with disabilities, and seniors. EAH is a member of the Better Buildings Challenge, and is committed to reducing energy intensity by 20% within ten years.{{cite web |url=http://www4.eere.energy.gov/challenge/partners/multifamily/eah |title=EAH Housing, Inc. | Better Buildings Challenge |access-date=2014-07-03 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708123554/http://www4.eere.energy.gov/challenge/partners/multifamily/eah |archive-date=2014-07-08 }} EAH has 3.1 MW of on-site solar PV in their affordable housing portfolio, and is committed to an additional 20 projects – a total of nearly 10 megawatts.{{cite web|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2014/05/09/fact-sheet-president-obama-announces-commitments-and-executive-actions-a|title=FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces Commitments and Executive Actions to Advance Solar Deployment and Energy Efficiency|date=9 May 2014|via=National Archives|work=whitehouse.gov|access-date=22 August 2017}}
VMKExt2012Oct 649x439.jpg|EAH Housing Casa Adobe Solar Panels
CP Overhead 2012WEB 649x439.jpg|EAH Housing Crescent Park Solar Panels
VMKExt2012Oct649x439.jpg|EAH Housing Villages of Moa'Eku Solar Panels
See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.eahhousing.org/}}
- {{cite news |first=Rob |last=Rogers |title= Group says affordable housing is good for the earth |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MIJB&p_theme=mijb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1170B0059ECF5C10&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |work= Marin Independent Journal (San Rafael, CA) |date=February 1, 2007 |access-date=2008-06-16 }}
- {{cite news |first=Beth |last=Ashley |title=Advocate for change: Mary Murtagh passionate about public housing
|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MIJB&p_theme=mijb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=115F034124190338&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
|work= Marin Independent Journal (San Rafael, CA) |date=December 10, 2006 |access-date=2008-06-16 }}
- {{cite news |first=Mari-Ela |last=David |title=Kukui Garden Tenants Fear Shake-up With Deal to Preserve Affordable Homes |url=http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=8439904 |work=KNHL |date=June 6, 2008|access-date=2008-06-16 }}
- {{cite news |title=Grand opening set for San Clemente Place |url=http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_9410327 |work=Marin Independent Journal |date=2008-05-28 |access-date=2008-06-16 }}
- {{cite news |title= Installation To Begin On Largest Solar-Powered Affordable Housing Community |url=http://www.solarindustrymag.com/e107_plugins/content/content_lt.php?content.1440 |date=10 June 2008 |access-date=2008-06-16 }}
- {{cite news |title=Largest Solar Affordable Housing Community Dedicated |url=http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/16198 |work=SustainableBusiness.com |date=2008-06-11|access-date=2008-06-16 }}
- {{cite news |title=New project brings hope for residents looking for homes |url=http://khon2.com/2013/04/26/new-project-brings-hope-for-residents-looking-for-homes/ |work=khon2.com |date=2013-04-26 }}
- {{cite news |title=Avena Bella grand opening celebrates City's effort to help low-income families |url=http://www.turlockjournal.com/archives/24840/ |work=TurlockJournal.com |date=2014-05-20 }}
Category:Public housing in the United States
Category:Companies based in Marin County, California