A New Chapter: CHIP Unveils New Mission, Vision, and Values

Jan 24, 2025

In the face of a complex affordable housing crisis, CHIP looks to its mission, vision, and…

Dispelling the Myths About Affordable Housing

Feb 01, 2024

When we open doors to affordable housing, we are welcoming a variety of benefits for the whole…

Chris Copeland Joins CHIP as Asset Manager

Jan 05, 2024

In his role as Asset Manager, Chris will utilize his deep knowledge of Housing, grants, and…

The Very Merry Recipe Book

Dec 15, 2023

Winners from our Resident Services Baking Competition contributed their winning recipes for…

Special Holiday Hours

Dec 14, 2023

Read more about our special holiday hours here.

How to Become a Homeowner with CHIP

Dec 13, 2023

Learn more about CHIP's Self-Help Housing Program through our virtual webinar.

This is a graphic image with a photo of Vanessa Guerra, CHIP's Director of Rental Housing. Vaness is wearing a teal business shirt with a collar and a black jacket. Vanessa has dark hair and she is smiling. In the background is a blurry photo of the exterior of CHIP's main office which reveals some trees, a sign with CHIP's name on it, and a two-story building. I

Vanessa Guerra Takes the Helm of CHIP’s Rental Housing Development Department

Oct 30, 2023

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) is thrilled to welcome Vanessa Guerra as the…

This is a photo taken in the 1970s that shows the CHIP staff standing in front of a home that acted as its office at that point in time. The staff are posing for the picture and smiling. Many of them are wearing formal attire. The sign the hangs from the front porch of the office reads "CHIP Self-Help Housing."

CHIP Turns 50: 50 years, thousands of homes, countless hope.

Jun 09, 2023

For 50 years, the Community Housing Improvement Project has helped create affordable housing…

A photo of residents at Creekside Place Apartments reveals the interior of the community room, where a group of residents are around a circular table. Three residents are seated and the others are standing around in a semi-circle behind the table. The are posing for this picture and are smiling.

Resident Services: Workshops, after school programs and financial troubleshooting bring life to CHIP’s North Valley rental properties

May 12, 2023

CHIP believes apartment communities are more than opportunities for housing—they’re a chance…

A Mother's Dream

May 11, 2023

Otilia's dream of owning a house almost didn’t happen after she fell ill. That's when her…

A family stands in front of the front door of their new home. A husband and wife stand in the back and two young boys stand in the front. The are posing and smiling.

After the Paradise Camp Fire: CHIP gives survivors the chance to rebuild their lives

Apr 13, 2023

After the Camp Fire, the lack of available housing—not just affordable housing—was a serious…

A family, homeowners, stand in front of their home on the driveway before their garage. They are standing. The wife and husband have three young children. The mother is holding the youngest. The are smiling.

Dreaming of Owning a Home: the CHIP Self-Help program builds communities in the North Valley

Apr 05, 2023

Since 1981, the Self-Help Housing Program has helped build about 2,000 new, single-family…

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