CHOC News
Featured
The Monarch Apartment Homes grand opening was everything we’d hoped it would be - for our organization, our residents, our partners and attendees. But, there was a beautiful, quiet moment right before our celebration began: the sight of a single Monarch butterfly floating through the agave, succulents, and desert plants now growing in the newly-constructed reflection garden.
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.
(Fairfield, CA) - We are thrilled to welcome Scott Press as the Director of Construction at CES Integrated, the construction subsidiary of CHOC. Specializing in construction, multifamily unit renovations, property inspections, energy solutions, solar installation, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance services, CES Integrated plays a crucial role in CHOC's mission to enhance community living.
CHOC’s newest affordable housing communities, The Monarch Apartment Homes in Palm Springs and Placita Dolores Huerta in Coachella, are nearing completion; these communities will mark a fresh start for many families and an exciting new chapter for our organization.
(Fairfield, CA) - We’re excited to introduce Kevin Grani, CPM. As Sterling Asset Management Company’s new President, Kevin is charged with growing CHOC’s property management footprint in California and beyond, across the multifamily affordable housing and market rate spaces, respectively. With over 30 years of experience managing large, West coast portfolios, Kevin is an excellent fit for the CHOC organization. Continue reading to get to know Kevin, as he shares his experience, thought leadership, focus on growth and connection to CHOC’s mission.
(Vacaville, CA) - New faces and new energy are moving CHOC ahead this season. Momentum is building at our organization, and many new and exciting changes are on the horizon. One of the most significant developments has involved CHOC Energy, the division of our organization that offers free weatherization and more energy savings programs to our community.
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.
As we look back on 2022, our hearts are full. This year, we saw the groundbreaking of Placita Dolores Huerta in Coachella, significant progress on The Monarch Apartments in Palm Springs, expansion of CHOC Energy, and many more pivotal moments. It’s been a year full of connecting with those who matter most — and celebrating accomplishments both large and small.
Five months after the groundbreaking, our new affordable housing community in Coachella, California, is becoming a reality. Named in tribute to Dolores Huerta, the iconic American labor leader and civil rights activist, Placita Dolores Huerta involves new construction that includes 60 additional apartments.
The Monarch Apartment Homes is rising in the City of Palm Springs. Offering 60 apartment homes, the affordable housing community will feature clean lines and single-sloped roofs, similar to the ‘butterfly’ roofs known throughout Palm Springs as an iconic mid century-modern element.
Every week in the summer, AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates sit alongside children encouraging them through reading exercises and boosting confidence. Through the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), together CHOC and United Way are making impactful strides in advancing education equity.
Exciting new developments are unfolding at CHOC Energy. We spoke with Fabiola Ortiz, Vice President of CHOC Energy, to learn more about all the latest changes. Read our Q&A with Fabiola
Join us in celebrating the historic groundbreaking of the new Coachella affordable housing community, Placita Dolores Huerta, in honor of the globally-recognized social justice icon and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
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.