For many years, local newspapers and television stations played an important role in sharing news about Great Northern Services and the work we do throughout Siskiyou County. We are grateful for the coverage that helped tell the story of our programs, our staff, and the people and communities we … [Read more...] about In the Press
GNS is more than a dog-friendly office, we are a dog-family office! Staff may bring their canine companions to work, which brings smiles and improved... Want to read more? Click here to read the August 2026 newsletter … [Read more...] about A Community of Caring. August 2026
Renée Ralston joined GNS in 2024 assisting our Senior Nutrition kitchen team, then in 2025 transitioned to Lead Cook and Program Coordinator for Siskiyou Senior Nutrition... Want to read more? Click here to read the March 2026 newsletter … [Read more...] about A Community of Caring. March 2026
Linda Stremel is one of a handful of "Snack Fairies" who pick up food from GNS' warehouse and deliver it to local schools as part of our Child Nutrition Mini Pantries and Holiday Snack Bag programs. Thank you to Mt. Shasta Elementary School for the great photo! Want to know more? … [Read more...] about A Community of Caring. November 2025
Christine Meadows Weatherization Billing Manager (With "Tank") Twelve years ago, I joined Great Northern Services through the Energy Assistance program after working in banking and at a ski resort. A few years later, I moved into the Weatherization program, where I’ve now been for about six … [Read more...] about Making a Difference
Alysia Garcia came to Great Northern Services in 2021 as an Energy Assistance Outreach Coordinator, helping local families connect with vital support during the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. She later transitioned into Community Development Block Grant programs, assisting with housing … [Read more...] about A Community of Caring
Right now, the federal government is seriously considering budget cuts that would eliminate or drastically reduce funding for essential programs serving Siskiyou County, including LIHEAP's Energy Assistance and Weatherization programs, Meals on Wheels, CSFP senior food boxes, and CDBG-funded … [Read more...] about Help Us Protect Critical Services in Siskiyou County!
With the recent layoffs of federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) staff, questions have arisen about how changes at the Department of Health and Human Services may impact the services we provide. The Energy Assistance Program at Great Northern Services is fully funded by LIHEAP, … [Read more...] about LIHEAP’s impact in Siskiyou County
2024 Energy Assistance applications are available! You can use this online form to request an application be sent to you through the mail You can call us to request an application at 530-938-4115 ext. 120 You can also apply online! Your local Family/Community Resource Center has copies you … [Read more...] about Energy Assistance Eligibility Changes for 2024
