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Emerald Development and Economic Network, Inc. (EDEN) is a nonprofit housing development agency devoted to increasing the number of decent and affordable housing units for the disabled, low-income population. The agency opened in 1991 and has continuously promoted fair housing and reasonable accommodation in Cuyahoga County and Cleveland, Ohio. EDEN’s motto, The Porch Light is Always On, reflects the agency’s efforts to help disabled individuals reach their full potential. To fulfill this goal, EDEN purchases, renovates and leases housing units in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. The agency owns more than 80 properties that contain approximately 300 housing units. These properties provide permanent housing opportunities for low-income, mentally ill individuals or families with a household member diagnosed with a mental health disability. In addition to EDEN-owned housing, the agency administers several rental assistance programs that enable tenants to affordably access privately owned housing units in Cuyahoga County. Shelter Plus Care, a rental subsidy for disabled, homeless individuals/families, is EDEN’s largest program and serves more than 1,200 clients. The Housing Assistance Program (HAP), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), and Supportive Housing Program (SHP) provide additional support within the community. EDEN administers two Section 8 programs for low-income, disabled residents. The agency also receives state grants to assist eligible tenants in need of resources for security deposits, utilities, moving expenses, housekeeping, household furnishings and emergency rental funds to prevent eviction. The agency assists thousands of disabled Cuyahoga County residents every year.

EDEN, Inc.
7812 Madison Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102
tel: 216-961-9690 fax: 216-651-4066
TDD/TTY for hearing impaired only: 1-800-545-1833 x873
info@edeninc.org