Meeting: Chico Homeless

Joy Amaro

Amaro worked with True North Housing Alliance for over two years and as the executive director of the Torres Shelter after serving as the executive director of First Five Glenn County. Her position is brand new to Chico, due to the developing coronavirus pandemic.

Joy holds a degree in child development from Chico State. Prior to taking the job at the shelter, she was executive director for the Glenn County Children and Families Commission (aka First 5 Glenn County), and said her career has long been geared toward providing services for low-income families on the cusp of—or experiencing—homelessness.