Community Housing Opportunities Corporation

10/06/2026

What Makes a Multifamily Housing Community Work? In Conversation with CHOC’s Property Management and Community Impact Leaders

(Fairfield, CA) - Stephanie Browning, Vice President of CHOC Property Management, and Terri Smyth Canillo, Vice President of CHOC Community Impact, recently met at CHOC’s Fairfield offices to discuss how their teams work together to support residents, as well as outside multifamily housing owners and developers.

Their conversation emphasized a common mission-related theme: What support do our residents need to remain housed and succeed in the long term?

CHOC property management and resident services approach that question from different angles, but their work often meets in the daily life of a community.

Full interview below!

A strong, resilient housing community includes both the property itself and the people who live within those walls. Stephanie Browning , Vice President of CHOC Property Management, and Terri Smyth Canillo , Vice President of CHOC Community Impact, recently met to discuss how their teams wo

09/04/2026

Attention Sacramento State students - looking for a Federal Work Study position in Yolo County?

Community Housing Opportunities Corporation is hiring Youth Education & Enrichment Mentors to work with K–8 youth in CHOC's affordable housing communities in Davis, Woodland and Winters, CA.

⏱️ 6–9 hours/week

🗓️ 2–3 afternoons/week | Mon–Thu | 2–5 PM

✏️ Homework help, enrichment activities & mentoring

***Federal Work Study award required***

To apply: Log into your Sacramento State Handshake account and search Job #11281805 – Community Housing Opportunities Corporation.

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09/01/2026

It's September 1st, but warm temperatures continue in the Coachella Valley and Sacramento.

Learn how our and staff help mitigate high temperatures for our senior residents.

FULL STORY: https://www.chochousing.org/blog/how-choc-seniors-are-staying-safe-and-cool-this-summer

At Monarch Apartment Homes in Palm Springs, California, senior residents gather in the community room for a monthly birthday celebration. More than 20 residents came together for the celebration to recognize their neighbors’ birthdays. Slices of birthday cake made their way around the room alongsi...

08/04/2026

Every Friday morning in July, families walk through the doors of the Mary Pickford Theater for the Cathedral City’s Summer Movie Series. Local council members attend personally and help serve refreshments, like popcorn and water, to the kids, while parents greet one another and catch up before the show begins.

The Free Kids Summer Movie Series is just one of the many accessible community programming events, classes, and services that Cathedral City puts on throughout the year. This commitment to community is reflected not only in Cathedral City’s public programming, but also in its broader approach to housing, neighborhood development and quality of life. Under the leadership of Mayor Raymond Gregory and the Cathedral City Council, these programs reflect a deliberate effort to make residents feel connected, supported and involved in the city’s future.

Read our latest CHOC CIRCLE for a closer look at how Cathedral City is invested in building lasting social fabric and infrastructure.

Our thanks to Velvet Leaf Creative’s Jennifer Pellerito, who wrote this piece. Learn more about her adventures via link in comments.

https://www.chochousing.org/blog/cathedral-citys-community-first-approach-why-it-matters

📸 courtesy of Discover Cathedral City

Every Friday morning in July, families walk through the doors of the Mary Pickford Theater for the Cathedral City’s Summer Movie Series. Local council members attend personally and help serve refreshments, like popcorn and water, to the kids, while parents greet one another and catch up before the...

07/14/2026

CHOC CSO Joy Silver’s recent Multi-Housing News piece explored European
models and how they could provide valuable insights for California and the U.S. i.e. how these models might inspire new approaches to meet domestic needs.

In a recent CHOC piece, we expanded Joy’s discussion by reintegrating original pieces from Monocle and The New York Times, showcasing a beautiful resident experience, with suggested, actionable paths voiced by Joy. Note: internal discussions were inspired by these articles, which examine affordable housing in Switzerland and Austria.

TAKE AWAY ⤵️

California has the opportunity to serve as a proof of concept for building and innovating
housing amidst current and evolving market conditions, while looking to Europe for new approaches that can benefit both the state and the nation.

✨STORY: https://www.chochousing.org/blog/the-european-housing-model-that-puts-community-before-profit-why-it-works ✨

07/03/2026

Everyone at CHOC wishes you and yours a happy and safe holiday weekend. ✨🇺🇸

06/16/2026

CHOC CSO Joy Silver’s recent Multi-Housing News piece explored European models and how they could provide valuable insights for California and the U.S. i.e. how these models might inspire new approaches to meet domestic needs.

We’ve expanded Joy’s discussion by reintegrating original pieces from Monocle and The New York Times, showcasing a beautiful resident experience, with suggested, actionable paths voiced by Joy. Note: internal discussions were inspired by these articles, which examine affordable housing in Switzerland and Austria.

TAKE AWAY ⤵️

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Susanne Jäger has lived in her apartment in the center of Vienna for over a decade. When she first moved in, she didn’t think she’d be there long. But the rent, which was €370 ($430 USD) a month at the time, convinced her to stay. Today, her rent is €420 ($489 USD) a month. “I was never o...

06/16/2026

Written by CHOC Impact VP Terri Smyth Canillo, MSW, this Coachella Valley Independent piece is the product of Terri and The Hoyt Organization's deep experience and expertise; it not only represents best practices by CHOC's resident services division in a key, growth territory, but also how the CHOC organization and its divisions work together to serve our residents and build multifamily hashtag statewide. Thanks to CV Independent and THO for facilitating all. Hats off, everyone!
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CHOC stewards a statewide portfolio of 26 communities serving families, seniors, individuals, and people with special needs, including Placita Dolores Huerta in Coachella, and The Monarch Apartment Homes in Palm Springs.

Terri Smyth Canillo is the vice president of community impact at Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC), bringing 32 years of experience in social services and the non-profit sector. With a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work from California State University Sacramento, she combines her academic foundation with superior communication and coaching skills to foster collaboration and inspire change. Since joining CHOC in June 1999, she has managed various programs and initiatives, including youth and family initiatives and resident services programs.

LINK: https://cvindependent.com/2026/06/community-voices-more-on-site-staffing-in-affordable-housing-communities-makes-residents-lives-better/

05/23/2026

Wishing everyone a safe weekend. Our deep thanks to all who have served our country. ✨🇺🇸

05/09/2026

$2,375 raised by 16 donors‼️‼️‼️
CHOC IMPACT met 79% of their goal 🎉🎉🎉
2026 is the CHOC organization’s first Big Day of Giving and we could not be more grateful for these results. All funds raised go directly into resident services for our communities in Sacramento and Yolo counties. Community Impact VP Terri Smyth Canillo, Director of Resident Services Juan Pulido, and the entire CHOC team thank you for following their journey this week, being a donor, and sharing your support online and in-person. Special thanks to ’s Leeza Hoyt and Andrew King for their media expertise, as well as and .dlc_ for their excellent news pieces highlighting the mission and vision of CHOC, realized through our Community Impact division and those team members in the Tri-County area. Finally our thanks to the for creating a unifying, community and people-first event like . 👏👏👏
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