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CHOC Leadership Perspectives: Danny Labin, Jewish Federation of the Desert

At CHOC, we believe that strong communities are built by leaders who are willing to listen, adapt, and guide their organizations through moments of change. To highlight the work of our senior executives, we’re launching a new Leadership Perspectives series that showcases how our leaders impact the communities we build and cultivate. To start this series, CHOC is featuring Danny Labin of the Jewish Federation of the Desert, an organization with a long and meaningful legacy of community impact in the Coachella Valley…

Placita Dolores Huerta Resident Experiences (VIDEO)

(Coachella, CA) - CHOC successfully built and opened two new affordable housing developments in Coachella Valley this year. But our residents' quality of life and overall sense of safety, stability, and home are the true metrics of our success and mission in action. In association with CHOC Community Impact, CHOC Corporate Communications had the unique and special opportunity to interview Placita Dolores Huerta residents Maria Beltran and Leticia Gamez, on the occasion of our May 2nd grand opening and ribbon cutting event...

Building Futures: 56 New, Affordable Units Unveiled at Placita Dolores Huerta

(Coachella, CA) - It’s the beginning of a new chapter for Placita Dolores Huerta’s working resident families, one that CHOC CEO Manuela Silva called "a miracle.” The complex’s 56 apartments are already fully occupied. Named in honor of the legendary labor activist, a driving force behind America’s largest farmworker movement, Placita Dolores Huerta broke ground in 2022, at a ceremony attended by the now 94-year-old Dolores Huerta; this community aims to create a sustainable, safe, and high-quality resident experience, inspired by Ms. Huerta’s lifelong work supporting farmworker and other, marginalized communities…

California’s Multifamily Affordable Housing Sector Makes Headway

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.

NEWS, Palm Springs, Housing, Community, Coachella Valley, California, Affordable HousingJanuary 24, 2023

Housing as a human right: Breaking ground on Placita Dolores Huerta

The dedication of new Coachella, CA affordable housing to living icon Dolores Huerta.

Monarch Apartment Homes Breaks Ground in Palm Springs

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.