A New Era for Affordable Housing Begins in Palm Springs
(Palm Springs, CA) - The Monarch Apartment Homes are now open. New residents are stepping over the threshold of their doorways for the very first time, beginning a new chapter for themselves, as well as The City of Palm Springs. Located at the corner of North Indian Canyon and East San Rafael Drive, this affordable housing community is a beautiful blend of mid-century modern design and the fulfillment of dreams for 60 families in Palm Springs and beyond.
CHOC Community Impact is hard at work. Led by VP Terri Smyth Canillo, our Community Impact division recently traveled throughout Coachella Valley to build awareness regarding The Monarch Apartment Homes waitlist; this waitlist is now closed.
Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC), founded in 1984, has housed thousands of families throughout the Northern California region, from Davis to Sacramento to Woodland, and Southern California's Coachella Valley. Our organization creates equitable communities for individuals, families, seniors and for those with special needs.
Led by CHOC Community Impact VP Terri Smyth Canillo, CHOC is bringing important services to children, families, and senior citizens. The division of CHOC works to empower youth and families, encourage strong communities, and cultivate collaborative partnerships and services to improve the quality of life for very low to moderate-income families. In 2023, the division is expanding to reach more residentes than ever before.
Under Vice President Fabiola Ortiz’s leadership, CHOC Energy is making bold moves in 2023. Specializing in the deployment of the Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP) for disadvantaged communities throughout California, CHOC Energy, a division of CHOC, currently offers free weatherization services, including attic insulation, duct sealing, minor home repairs and appliance replacements across Northern California. In 2023, the division’s goal is to expand its reach even farther…
After a pivotal 2022, CHOC is gearing up for a bright 2023. Good things are happening in our world of affordable housing — and CHOC is proud to play a crucial role in helping individuals and families in need.
Clear blue skies and a stunning desertscape welcomed attendees on October 28, 2021 to the historic groundbreaking of the Monarch Apartment Homes in Palm Springs this October, including government dignitaries, local neighbors, and members of CHOC board and staff.
Let’s get our communities vaccinated! Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is widely available in the United States, the nationwide effort to vaccinate is at the forefront. CHOC, as a leading nonprofit developer of affordable housing communities, has established a new resource to help our residents receive the COVID-19 vaccine at on-site vaccination clinics.
