Join us in a job that is REWARDING, has GOOD BENEFITS, and uses a FOUR DAY WORK WEEK. We are looking for that special person able to lead and implement the department’s outreach efforts to identify eligible individuals and families throughout Siskiyou County for the Energy Assistance and … [Read more...] about Job opportunity: Outreach Specialist
CARES Act funds Energy Assistance in Siskiyou County
(as published in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on 8/5/2020) Local non-profit Great Northern Services (GNS) is receiving additional funding for their Energy Assistance program through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. That program, normally funded by the … [Read more...] about CARES Act funds Energy Assistance in Siskiyou County
Siskiyou Food Task Force brings food to the doorsteps of at-risk residents
(As published in the Siskiyou Daily News and the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020) The Siskiyou Food Distribution Task Force is addressing the needs of many low-income at-risk residents of Siskiyou County who are isolating themselves in response to COVID-19. Operating … [Read more...] about Siskiyou Food Task Force brings food to the doorsteps of at-risk residents
Resources during COVID-19 Crisis
During this trying time, there are resources available to help you through. Many of us are struggling financially and/or mentally during this crisis. GNS has gathered a list of some of the resources available from the federal and state governments and local businesses and non-profits. We have not … [Read more...] about Resources during COVID-19 Crisis
Update on Services Currently Available
Dear Community Members, You can count on Great Northern to continue to provide you with ongoing services and meet some of your needs during these challenging times. We are all learning what is needed, and finding new ways to meet those needs safely as each day passes. Thank you for your ongoing … [Read more...] about Update on Services Currently Available
A heartfelt appreciation
Thank you for the opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation for your Energy Assistance Program! Being disabled I spent the majority of the winter months in my apartment wearing a heavy jacket, hat, leg warmers and sometimes gloves. Watching the clock for how long the heater was running and … [Read more...] about A heartfelt appreciation
For more than 20 years, community volunteer has raised funds for Meals on Wheels
A Mount Shasta resident since the winter of 1993, Dawn Fazende founded the Mt. Shasta Meals on Wheels Auxiliary in 2010. She’s also the organizer of Wesak, and annual spiritual festival that takes place in Mount Shasta. She first became involved with the Wesak Festival working with its founder, Dr. … [Read more...] about For more than 20 years, community volunteer has raised funds for Meals on Wheels
Siskiyou Senior Nutrition program going strong
Great Northern Services now manages Siskiyou Senior Nutrition, a program that provides lunches at two Community Cafés and home delivered meals. All Siskiyou County seniors and non-seniors are welcome to frequent both cafés: one at the Mount Shasta City Park and one at the Dunsmuir Community Center … [Read more...] about Siskiyou Senior Nutrition program going strong
Partnership Helps Weed Recovery
(as published in Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019) -- In response to high-level community demand for general construction training, skilled construction workers, and affordable housing, Great Northern Services (GNS) is collaborating with College of the Siskiyous (COS), … [Read more...] about Partnership Helps Weed Recovery