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.
[3] 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.
[5] 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.
[6] 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.