In a program made possible by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the City of Mt. Shasta is offering assistance to qualified residents to meet their rental security deposits. “We designed the program to improve opportunities for safe, affordable housing,” says Crystal Aston, program manager … [Read more...] about Mt. Shasta City Opens Security Deposit Assistance Program
New Food Program Delivery Van Arrives in Weed
After losing their delivery van in the Boles Fire and just in time for turkey deliveries to community Christmas basket programs, Great Northern got word that major funding was designated for the purchase of a new refrigerated food van from an anonymous donor through the Community Disaster Relief … [Read more...] about New Food Program Delivery Van Arrives in Weed
UPDATE ON EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Great Northern Commodities distribution continues as scheduled throughout the county. November 12, 2014 Emergency Food Distributions Families affected by the Boles Fire may receive gift cards for grocery shopping beginning Wednesday, Nov 12th at the Family and Community Resource Center … [Read more...] about UPDATE ON EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Drought Food Assistance Boxes to be Distributed in Scott Valley and Dorris
Has your ability to obtain or grow food been impacted severely by the drought? Drought Food Assistance Program (DFAP) food boxes will be distributed by Great Northern in Fort Jones on Thursday, November 13th and Wednesday, December 10th to residents of Siskiyou County. These emergency food boxes … [Read more...] about Drought Food Assistance Boxes to be Distributed in Scott Valley and Dorris
Boles Fire Survivors Asked to Register at Resource Center
To better help the Weed Long Term Recovery Group and the City assess the needs of the community and to avoid confusion and duplication of services, all residents affected by the Boles Fire are asked to register on an intake form available at the Family and Community Resource Center of Weed, 260 Main … [Read more...] about Boles Fire Survivors Asked to Register at Resource Center
Now Accepting Applications – Mt. Shasta Senior Snow Removal Program
FREE SNOW REMOVAL IN MT. SHASTA FOR ELIGIBLE SENIORS AGED 62 and Over The City of Mt. Shasta is accepting applications for their CDBG funded free snow removal program for eligible seniors living within the city limits from October 6 - October 20, 2014. This is a first come-first served program … [Read more...] about Now Accepting Applications – Mt. Shasta Senior Snow Removal Program
Great Northern Commodities Needs PAPER Grocery Bags
Due to the Boles Fire and the total loss of Great Northern's food warehouse, there is an immediate need to repopulate supplies for its commodities program. This is a separate need from that for the Boles Fire Food Distribution happening at Great Northern's interim office building until it can … [Read more...] about Great Northern Commodities Needs PAPER Grocery Bags
Resources List For Fire Victims
Pulling information from newspapers, social media, websites, etc., a resources list that includes a wealth of information for recovery from the Boles Fire. This list is updated regularly! You can access it at the following link: … [Read more...] about Resources List For Fire Victims
Fire on the Hill
It's a sad day for the community of Weed. A fire ripped up School Hill and destroyed many structures, our office building and food inventory completely lost. We will know more when the smoke clears. All of our staff got out safely, our files are backed up and we will be keeping you posted on … [Read more...] about Fire on the Hill