EAH Housing
EAH Housing is a nonprofit corporation which develops, manages, and operates high quality affordable housing for low-income families, older adults, and persons with disabilities in California and Hawaii. It was founded in 1968.[1]
Mission
The mission of EAH is "to create a community by developing, managing and promoting quality affordable housing".
History
EAH Housing was founded in 1968 to serve the housing needs of low-income families and elders living in Marin County, California, and was originally named the Ecumenical Association for Housing. EAH now serves over 20,000 residents throughout California and Hawaii.
EAH Housing manages 92 properties, with annual cash management of more than $95 million. EAH has developed 92 properties - 7,268 units including urban, rural, senior, multi-family, student, and special needs with an estimated aggregate development cost of $1 billion (current dollars). EAH currently employs more than 450 people.[2]
Sustainability Efforts
In December 2010 EAH Housing was recognized with an honorable mention by the California Sustainability Alliance's Sustainability Showcase Awards.[3] The honor commends EAH for their commitment to providing sustainable and affordable multifamily housing to 20,000 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.[4] 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 MW.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.eahhousing.org/about-us/eah-history EAH Housing history
- ↑ http://www.eahhousing.org/about-us/about-us EAH Housing About Us
- ↑ California Sustainability Alliance, Sustainability Showcase Awards, Received January 31st, 2011
- ↑ http://www4.eere.energy.gov/challenge/partners/multifamily/eah
- ↑ http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/05/09/fact-sheet-president-obama-announces-commitments-and-executive-actions-a
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