On June 11, 2026, CHOC Community Impact's Vice President of Community Impact, Terri Smyth Canillo, MSW, authored a guest column in the Coachella Valley Independent making a compelling case for investing in on-site resident services beyond the minimum compliance threshold. Terri illustrates how deeper staffing commitments lead to measurably better outcomes for residents, communities, and property owners alike.
Read MoreOn May 7, 2026, CHOC Community Impact was proud to be featured across two television news outlets in honor of Big Day of Giving — a testament to the vital work happening every day in the Tri-County region. That morning, CHOC's Director of Resident Services, Juan Pulido, represented CHOC on Univision 19 KUVS Sacramento. Juan spoke to the heart of what Big Day of Giving means for the people CHOC serves: families working hard to stay housed, children showing up to after-school programs every afternoon, and seniors who deserve dignity and connection right where they live.
Read MoreWhen CHOC’s Chief Strategy Officer Joy Silver wrote in Multi-Housing News about “putting people first,” she named what drives our work: housing is about more than buildings — it’s about people, families, and communities. But putting people first doesn’t stop at creating affordable housing communities. It also requires that onsite resident services within those communities are supported for the long term…
Read MoreOn behalf of everyone at CHOC, we extend our heartfelt thanks for helping make this year a success. We deeply appreciate the support of municipalities, construction and finance partners, agencies, fellow nonprofits, and the hundreds of resident families who call our affordable housing communities home. Join us as we reflect on the achievements of the year in this comprehensive recap.
Read MoreDonate to CHOC Impact Resident Services This Giving Tuesday. CHOC’s Community Impact division goes beyond providing housing — we create safe, thriving communities for youth, seniors, and hardworking families. On Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to support the life-changing work that we do with the residents of our affordable housing communities.
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