Community Housing Opportunities Corporation

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.

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



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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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05/08/2026

Tonight, CHOC is honored to be a part of Maricela De La Cruz's KCRA 3 report on Big Day of Giving! In addition to CHOC, Maricela's piece spotlighted the work of the The Sacramento LGBT Community Center and Rancho Cordova Food Locker - CHOC is thrilled to be among such incredible company!

Maricela visited CHOC's Casa Del Sol community in Woodland, CA, interviewing our Director of Resident Services Juan Pulido, and resident Laura Cristina González, who shared a beautiful resident experience testimonial. Our deep thanks and gratitude to Laura Cristina and Juan, for their time, candor and dedication. ✨ 🙏

There's 60 minutes left for this year's , so please consider contributing to Resident Services in Yolo/Sacramento counties, small donations are appreciated: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/chochousing

Watch the full KCRA piece with article here: https://www.kcra.com/article/big-day-of-giving-2026-nonprofits-sacramento-region/71233272

Additional thanks to Maricela, KCRA, and The Hoyt Organization's Leeza Hoyt, MBA, APR and Andrew King - we appreciate everything you do!

Sacramento Region Community Foundation

05/07/2026

Huge thanks to Juan Pulido, Director of Resident Services! This morning, Juan represented CHOC Community Impact's Big Day of Giving efforts on Univision 19 .

For the residents we serve at CHOC Community Impact, today is more than a giving campaign. It's about knowing that people in the Sacramento region see them — the families working hard to stay housed, the kids who show up to after-school programs every afternoon, the seniors who deserve dignity and connection right where they live. Your support tells them that. We've met 37% of our $3K goal, so please help us reach $3K by midnight tonight! LINK: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/chochousing

CHOC extends deep thanks to Univision 19's Juan Pimiento for his report, as well as CHOC's longtime partners, The Hoyt Organization's Leeza Hoyt, MBA, APR and Andrew King.

Watch the Univision story below (:18-3:12)

https://www.youtube.com/live/ttMam83aYOw?si=lEXULREXAKrAHAIV&t=18

Sacramento Region Community Foundation

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05/07/2026

***TODAY*** is the Sacramento Region Community Foundation's Big Day of Giving! Watch this excellent ABC10 report, which highlights the more than 900 nonprofits participating in Sacramento Region Community Foundation's 2026's campaign.

For the residents we serve at CHOC Community Impact, today is more than a giving campaign. It's about knowing that people in the Sacramento region see them — the families working hard to stay housed, the kids who show up to after-school programs every afternoon, the seniors who deserve dignity and connection right where they live.

Your support — whatever form it takes — tells them that.

Find CHOC Impact's giving link in the comments. And THANK YOU for helping CHOC meet its $3K goal, in support of resident services at our communities in Sacramento and Yolo counties. ✨ 🙏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD_CuEJpwww***

More than 900 nonprofits are participating in the Sacramento region’s Big Day of Giving as organizations face rising costs and demand.

05/04/2026

🏘️✨Your contributions in action. 🥦🫶 Meet Juan, our Director of Resident Services. On Friday, he and the CHOC Community Impact team were at Casa del Sol in Woodland, CA — hosting a food distribution event in partnership with the .

Residents and community members are welcome to stop by, grab a warm cup of coffee, and pick up groceries — because fighting starts right here, in the region communities where our residents live.

This is just one of the many on-site resident services CHOC Community Impact provides across the Sacramento region every single day. From food access and family support to youth programs and senior services — our team shows up.

And this , we’re inviting YOU to show up too.

Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 7th — and early giving is open RIGHT NOW. Your contribution helps fund our services, our staffing, and the communities our residents are proud to call home. 💛

👉 Contribute to CHOC Community Impact on Big Day of Giving — LINK: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/chochousing ✨

THANK YOU! ✨🙏
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05/01/2026

⚖️✨Stability isn’t just having a home. It’s knowing you can keep it.✨🏘️

For working families, the line between housed and unhoused can be razor thin. An unexpected bill. A missed shift. A health scare with no one to call.
CHOC Community Impact’s family exist for exactly these moments. Our on-site team provides eviction prevention, financial literacy coaching, tax assistance, health education, parenting support, and substance abuse prevention — all delivered inside the communities where families already live.

No appointments across town. No long waitlists. Just real support, right at home. 🏡

Less than a week until . Give early and keep a region family housed. 👉 Contribute to CHOC Community Impact on — LINK: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/chochousing✨✨✨
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04/29/2026

CHOC Leadership Perspectives: Heather Vaikona, President & CEO of Lift to Rise. The second in our Perspective series features Heather Vaikona of Lift to Rise, a nonprofit organization working to advance , fair wages, and economic mobility in the and beyond. As President and CEO of the organization, Vaikona is one of the region’s most influential voices.

Together, and CHOC demonstrate what can happen when leaders choose collaboration over competition and when organizations align around a shared calling. Our partnership stands as a testament to what is possible when we rise — boldly, intentionally, and together.

Watch Heather's video here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1185251975
Read Heather's full CHOC CIRCLE story via link in comments.

- CHOC Corporate Communications