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 13, 2026, CHOC Chief Strategy Officer Joy Silver was featured in Multi-Housing News with a timely and thought-provoking viewpoint piece. In "How Europe Offers a Way Forward on Housing," Joy examines how the United States has drifted from its own historic vision of housing as a public good — and what it will take to reclaim it.
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 More(Sacramento, CA) - The holidays are upon us! Our Forrest Palms senior residents were treated to a surprise holiday celebration this week, thanks to direct assistance from City of Sacramento Councilmember Roger Dickinson, his team, and Crisp Catering. CHOC Impact VP Terri Smyth and Resident Services Director Juan Pulido were on hand when borrowed chairs and tables from the Councilmember’s office arrived, all previously and generously arranged for this important year-end event. Shortly thereafter, Councilmember Dickinson unexpectedly dropped in, delighting everyone…
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