Real People

EAH Housing resident story

Trisha Follins Feels Lucky

“I wish all moms could have the same choice” From: Live Local Marin Larkspur, California – For over a decade, Trisha Follins has worked as a pre-school teacher
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The Colbert Family – Camellia Place

Dublin, California, March 2010 – Before moving into Camellia Place in Dublin, CA, the Colbert Family lived with their three children in a small apartment in a dangerous
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Celebrating our Centenarians

Rodeo, California, 2010 – With a stable place to live in an EAH Housing apartment-home, many older residents are passing the century milestone. Active lifestyles and close-knit communities
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Nancy Muldrow – Rodeo Gateway

Before Nancy M. moved to Rodeo Gateway Apartments for seniors in Rodeo, CA, she constantly worried about her ability to pay rent. When she became disabled, she could
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Honolulu Superstars Awarded Scholarships

Honolulu, Hawaii – The start of a new school year comes with many familiar items: fresh pencils, new teachers, backpacks, binders and new friends. For four teenagers at
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Rohlffs Resident Adds Color and Joy to Spring Time

Written by Ginger Harness, Rohlffs Manor Resident Napa, California – You can witness something beautiful unfolding, magical and amazing in this Easter exhibit of nearly 200 brightly colored
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Steven Gonzales – Summer Park

Fresno, California, June 2008 – Steven Gonzales, a father of three, watches with pride as his oldest daughter, Lisa, 11, sits with a younger student, helping with her
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The Palomo Family – Morgan Hill Ranch

On October 13, 2009, typhoon strength winds whipped through the San Francisco Bay Area, tearing down trees and causing flooding throughout the region. In the small city of
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Mieko I. Mengelil – Kukui Tower

With its convenient location and short walk to the grocery store and bank, Mieko found Kukui Tower an ideal place to live with her family. Mieko and her
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Mona Kaahu – Kulana Nani

Mona married young, and had five children. When she divorced her first husband and re-married, a disaster struck. Her distraught first husband abducted one of her sons; and
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Elena Gardens Resident Story EAH Housing

John Sablan, Jr. – Elena Gardens

John Sablan is moving up in the world. Just one year ago he was living with his mom and dad and two siblings, and struggling to pay half
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Kukui Tower Resident Story EAH Housing

Ting Ting sets a leading example for fellow students

“Attending college is one of my biggest dreams come true. Thanks to the EAH Housing Scholarship I’m able to cover my class textbooks and that definitely makes a
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