Cory Smith

My name is Cordell, but most people know me as Cory. I have recently joined the ranks with Shelly Anderson and Meaghan Skinner as a member of the Quality Assurance Evaluation team.  I visit with individuals in their homes to assess safety and satisfaction with their living arrangements. I love the chance it gives me to help their voice be heard. From simple requests like having their favorite food served, to important considerations like the bond and closeness they feel towards their care provider and house/roommates. 

I hope to become involved with Adventures in Business as part of my goal to grow and sell organic produce for Chico's Farmers' Market. I have a large garden plot behind my home which I have filled with seasonal vegetables and fruits of all kinds. I believe it is important to offer food to my community that is nutritious and free of pesticides. 

I also work for the ARC of Butte County through their Thrift Store program here in Chico. I have seen it grow from a small thrift store off the Esplanade to our current establishment with a large thrift store off Park Ave. and a new store that is slated to open this month in Oroville. ARC uses the proceeds from its sales to run many programs that assist the our community including Life Skills, Day Program Classes (Cooking, Art, Karate, etc.), as well as a respite service that gives parents of kids with disabilities a helping hand!