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All About EAH: Mission and Core Values

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EAHHOUSINGMiss ion and Core Values

ABOUTEAH Housing i s a nonprof i t

corporat ion founded with the

bel ie f that attract ive af fordable

rental housing i s the cornerstone

to susta inable , l i v ing

communit ies .

Establ ished in 1968 , EAH Housing

has become one of the largest

and most respected nonprof i t

hous ing development and

management organizat ions in the

western United States . With a

staf f of over 450 , EAH develops

low - income housing , manages

over 100 propert ies in Cal i fornia

and Hawai i , and plays a

leadership ro le in local , regional

and nat ional housing

advocacy ef forts .

MISSION

AND VISION

The miss ion of EAH Housing i s to

create community by developing ,

managing and promoting qual i ty

af fordable housing .

The v is ion of EAH Housing i s of

balanced communit ies comprised

of people of many income levels ,

educat ional backgrounds , job

ski l l s , re l ig ions , and races , with

attract ive and af fordable housing .

We bel ieve th is balance enhances

the qual i ty and r ichness of al l

our l i ves .

MARY MURTAGH

Pres identand CEO

MEET THE PRESIDENTAND CEO

Mary Murtagh joined EAH Housing as ExecutiveDirector in 1986 . Professionally trained as anarchitect , Mary specialized in real estate finance andproject management prior to joining EAH . Under herdirection , EAH has successfully pursueddevelopment opportunities creating over 7 ,300 unitsthroughout California and Hawaii , and increasingunits under EAH property management by over850% to more than 9 ,300 . EAH has grown to a staffof 450 , serving 20 ,000 residents .

Mary is a passionate advocate for affordable housingand ways to help lower income families improvetheir lives . She has implemented an extensive list ofinnovative policies at EAH Housing . Murtagh ’sleadership has positioned EAH as one of the mostrespected affordable housing and advocacyorganizations in the Western United States .

EAH CORE HOUSINGVALUES

OURPEOPLE

We search for employees who value EAH Housing goalsand purposes . These employees are our most valuableresource . EAH is known and respected for our highlycompetent staff . We know that our ability to provide

quality affordable housing depends on thecontribution of each and every staff member .

OURINTEGRITY

Ethical conduct is central to EAH Housing and everything for whichEAH stands. Our reputation is built on trust and integrity. It is a valuedtradition, which passes from one generation of employees to the next.EAH employees are expected to be open and honest so that they earnthe trust and loyalty of others. We seek partners, consultants andcontractors whom we know we can trust and who likewise value

openness and honesty.

OURINTEGRITY

EAH Housing is a trusted organization. In a highly regulated industry,we are the company that government officials, investors, and lenderscan point to as an example of integrity, thoroughness and quality. Cities

know they can count on us to do an outstanding job.

OURTEAMWORK

Teamwork is critical to meet the challenges we face. We share acommon vision, working together to reach the best possible solutions.We show respect and concern for each other, and encourage anatmosphere of friendly openness and mutual support. Each of our

properties is a testament to the dedication, creativity and talents of ourwhole team.

OURQUALITY

EAH Housing developments are built to last. We build the highestpossible quality housing within the means available. We develophousing as carefully as if we were going to live in it. We choose

architectural designs that enhance neighborhoods, and enable ourresidents to live without stigma or identity related to their income. Wedevelop and manage each property to ensure its financial integrity for

permanent affordability.

OURQUALITY

We manage and maintain our properties to a standard that will alwaysbe a source of pride to the residents, the neighborhood and ourselves.We screen carefully to find residents who will respect their housing andrespect their neighbors. We treat residents with respect and dignity.

OURCOMMITMENT

EAH Housing is not just another company, we are a public benefitcorporation that serves a critical need in today's society. Our foundingpurpose was to build affordable housing as a means to create socialjustice. With this goal comes commitment to social responsibility to

EAH employees, our residents and our communities.

EAHHOUSINGwww .eahhousing .org