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On November 14th & 15th over a dozen community members volunteered their time to help pack 200 bags of food that were then distributed to families through local schools. Great Northern Services’ Snack bag program offers this resource to participating schools, currently reaching students in the … [Read more...] about Community Volunteers pack Snack Bags for local school children

(as announced in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on Wednesday, November 14, 2018) Mount Shasta’s annual 5k Reindeer Walk/Run is set to begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23rd starting at Studio B, located at 321 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. in downtown Mount Shasta. Registration is $15 per person and can … [Read more...] about Reindeer Walk/Run will “Fill the Plates” of Siskiyou County Kids

(As announced in the Siskiyou Daily News on Monday, September 24, 2018 and in the Mt. Shasta Area Papers on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.) Great Northern Services (GNS) announces an award from the USDA Rural Micro-enterprise Assistance Program (RMAP) of a $375,000 loan to capitalize a revolving … [Read more...] about Loans available for small businesses

As announced in the Siskiyou Daily News on Friday, September 14th. Banner Bank is holding their annual Fall Family Food Drive, which helps support Great Northern Services’ Emergency Food program. Siskiyou County Banner Bank locations are raising money and accepting donations of food at all three … [Read more...] about Banner Bank hosting food drive

As published in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on Wednesday, August 8th, 2018. Download a pdf of the article: "Free lunch program...." … [Read more...] about Free lunch program fed hundreds of kids over summer

(As published in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, July 4th, 2018. ) Great Northern Services is celebrating the many accomplishments of Bonnie Kubowitz as she retires from her nine-year stint as executive director of the local nonprofit. Marie-Josée Wells, who has been with Great … [Read more...] about Great Northern Services announces leadership change

(As announced in the Mt. Shasta Area News on Wednesday, June 13th) All children from our community are invited to enjoy free lunches again this summer through the Great Northern Services’ Summer Lunch program. Kids can find healthy meals, fun activities, and a chance to see their friends at nine … [Read more...] about Free Summer Lunch program for kids begins again

(As announced in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on May 23rd, 2018) A work of art created by Butteville Elementary School students on display at Great Northern Services (GNS) recently sold to a private collector. The Deer Skull Lamp-- a project created in 2017 by Chet Kyle’s 4th grade class—was … [Read more...] about Butteville Student Art Piece sells from GNS Community Room

(As announced in the Siskiyou Daily News on May 8th, 2018 and the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on May 16th, 2016) Due to changes in state regulations this year, Great Northern Services has more funding available for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “In the first quarter of … [Read more...] about Energy Assistance is available for more residents of Siskiyou County