I am so impressed with the work and the workers. I have never seen a group of people in such harmony. The work is exceptional and the guys were wonderful. They worked hard and they were so kind. —Melanie G. … [Read more...] about Weatherization
Tailgate Produce Party
We’ve come to the Tailgate Produce Party events for all three years. We have limited income—you worry about buying the meat or the other things. With this program, you can make a complete meal. —Sharon, Tailgate Produce Party attendee … [Read more...] about Tailgate Produce Party
Mini Pantries in Schools
The mini pantry has been a huge blessing for students and staff. The pantry allows us to nourish bodies so brains can work and takes the stress off the students and the teachers. It makes a huge difference in children's behavior in the classroom. —Kristen Riccomini, Title 1 teacher at Mt. Shasta … [Read more...] about Mini Pantries in Schools
Mini Pantries in Schools
The organic food is wonderful. Having the mini pantry allows us to be creative with meal prep, but it mostly helps us with snacks. If kids are hungry they tell us in a playful way that they are hangry (hungry-angry). We can fix that. The variety of stuff is great—the kids love it, especially the … [Read more...] about Mini Pantries in Schools
Weatherization
I used to own a construction company in Michigan. I give the GNS Weatherization Crew an excellent score. They did a great job and cleaned as they went along. We’ve been freezing since last October and now we’re not. —Naida H. in Yreka … [Read more...] about Weatherization
Weatherization
Do you know that this winter there was not a speck of moisture on the inside of the windows? I used to have to put towels down because when you opened the curtains in the morning there was frost all over the inside. The towels would catch it when it melted. But with the new windows the … [Read more...] about Weatherization
Weatherization
Weatherization on my apartment made quite a difference—I don’t even use the heater in the bedroom anymore, just the main room on the lowest setting. We’re near the river and we could always hear the train, but after GNS put in double pane windows and insulation it cut out all the noise. I’d gotten … [Read more...] about Weatherization
Energy Assistance
If it weren’t for the help buying propane I would have been one cold puppy—it would have been a very tough winter. I’m a veteran with not too many benefits & on a fixed income. I was using my credit cards and getting into debt. I’ve been living here since ’71. —Bill Buffalo from Weed, CA … [Read more...] about Energy Assistance
Energy Assistance
Energy Assistance makes a huge difference to me. I’m on Social Security & it’s not much. I have to watch every penny I spend—even with the assistance. Having Great Northern Services help with my power bill frees up money for food. Claudia has gone out of her way not just this year but in the … [Read more...] about Energy Assistance