Great Northern Services (GNS) announces the publication of their 2014 Annual Report. View it online at www.gnservices.org “This past year, Great Northern was involved in projects all over Siskiyou County,” says GNS Executive Director, Bonnie Kubowitz. The report features GNS program … [Read more...] about GNS PUBLISHES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Pacific Power Foundation Helps Fund Summer Snack Programs
Crystal Aston (left) and GNS Executive Director, Bonnie Kubowitz (right) receive a $4,000 check from Pacific Power Foundation regional rep Todd Andres to help kick off a summer snack bag program for Siskiyou County elementary aged school children. Great Northern has high hopes that this pilot summer … [Read more...] about Pacific Power Foundation Helps Fund Summer Snack Programs
Ford Family Foundation Newsletter Tells Boles Fire Story
We appreciate the sensitive and informative stories from the Boles Fire recovery efforts underway. The Ford Family Foundation's Community Vitality newsletter does a great job. There's not a day that goes by without someone on our staff referencing the fire - even now, six months down the road. Read … [Read more...] about Ford Family Foundation Newsletter Tells Boles Fire Story
Mt. Shasta City Opens Security Deposit Assistance Program
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