Volunteers talk about what it meant to them to be involved in Great Northern Services' Children's Summer Lunch Program, which served more than 2,000 lunches in 2016. Source: Is helping others helping ourselves? … [Read more...] about Is helping others helping ourselves?
Union Pacific helps Great Northern feed children this summer
Great Norther Services’ Executive Director Bonnie Kubowitz accepts a $4,000.00 grant check from Francisco J. Castillo, Union Pacific Railroad Director of Public Affairs-Corporate Relations. The Union Pacific Foundation donated $4,000.00 to Great Northern Services this spring to help supplement … [Read more...] about Union Pacific helps Great Northern feed children this summer
Kids can eat lunch free this summer
Children will be served free lunches again this summer, thanks to Great Northern Services’ Summer Food Program. Now in its second year, the program will offer lunch at three locations in Weed and one in Mount Shasta every weekday from Monday, June 20 through Friday, August 12. “All … [Read more...] about Kids can eat lunch free this summer
GNS adds to its list of services to our community
Great Northern is recognized as a valuable partner in community planning, reporting, and development projects that require technical and organizational expertise; the ability to engage citizens, civic leaders, and other stakeholders; and the skills to implement and manage a large project, over an … [Read more...] about GNS adds to its list of services to our community
Mount Shasta CDBG funding to cover housing rehabilitation
Great Northern Services announced this week that income qualified homeowners living within the Mount Shasta city limits may apply for low interest, long term loans to improve the conditions of their homes. Funding for the program is available through the City of Mount Shasta, which recently … [Read more...] about Mount Shasta CDBG funding to cover housing rehabilitation
Free fresh produce at local “Tailgate Parties”
Click here to view dates and locations of the Tailgate Produce Parties Siskiyou County residents who income qualify are invited to come choose free, fresh produce for their households at the biggest tailgate parties the county community has likely ever seen. Thanks to a California … [Read more...] about Free fresh produce at local “Tailgate Parties”
“Mt. Shasta Fresh” applications available now!
Click here to download the application. All applications must be completed and submitted to the Mount Shasta Community Resource Center, the Mount Shasta Recreation and Park District office, or Great Northern Services by May 19, 2016. Enrollment in the 2016 season’s Mt. Shasta Fresh program … [Read more...] about “Mt. Shasta Fresh” applications available now!
Pacific Power Foundation helps fund summer lunch program
Monty Mendenhall, Pacific Power Regional Business Manager for Jackson and Siskiyou counties, presents a $2,500.00 check from the Pacific Power Foundation to Great Northern Services Executive Director Bonnie Kubowitz. The funds were granted by the Foundation to help … [Read more...] about Pacific Power Foundation helps fund summer lunch program
Food distribution & opportunities to learn about more services
More food will reach many of the south county residents who need it most this month thanks to a bonus commodities distribution event hosted by Great Northern Services on Monday, April 11 at 776 S. Davis Street in Weed. In addition to commodities distribution, the event will feature a chance for … [Read more...] about Food distribution & opportunities to learn about more services