ANNIE B's NOTICE: You can make donations through the Annie B's Community Drive from August 1 - September 30. Participating nonprofits WILL NOT be listed online after Sept. 30th unless they are year round clients of NVCF.

Community Services

These funds support services that benefit the entire community, including public safety, public services and economic development.

• Berger Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • NVCF
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95973

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• Betty Lou Carson Memorial Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Bidwell Park Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • NVCF
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 8 Chico CA 95973

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• Butte County Fire Safe Council ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: Provide wildfire safety in Butte County through wildfire hazard education and mitigation. www.buttefiresafe.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Wildfire education outreach.

  :: Contact

  • Calli-Jane Burch
  • Phone: 877-0984
  • Email: buttefirecouncil _at_ yahoo _dot_ org
  • Address: 767 Birch St, Paradise, CA 95969

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• Butte County Historical Society Endowment ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide support for Butte County Historical Society
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To provide support for Butte County Historical Society

  :: Contact

  • NVCF
  • Phone: 533-9418
  • Email: buttehistory _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: PO Box 2195, Oroville, CA 95965

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• Butte County Libraries Endowment Fund, Biggs ( Info

  • Field of Service: Public Library
  • Mission Statement: To provide all individuals, regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level, with free access to ideas, information and technology. www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To enhance support of library operations, materials and facilities.

  :: Contact

  • Deborah Holmes
  • Phone: 538-7525
  • Email: dholmes _at_ buttecounty _dot_ net
  • Address: 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA 95966

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• Butte County Libraries Endowment Fund, Chico ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide all individuals, regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level, with free access to ideas, information and technology. www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Long term financial health of the organization, including support of library operations, materials and facilities.

  :: Contact

  • Deborah Holmes
  • Phone: 538-7240
  • Email: dholmes _at_ buttecounty _dot_ net
  • Address: 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA 95966

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• Butte County Libraries Endowment Fund, Durham ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide all individuals with free access to ideas, information and technology.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Enhance the support of library facilities, operations, and materials.

  :: Contact

  • Deborah Holmes
  • Phone: 538-7525
  • Email: dholmes _at_ buttecounty _dot_ net
  • Address: 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA 95966

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• Butte County Libraries Endowment Fund, Gridley ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide all individuals, regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level, with free access to ideas, information and technology. www.nvcf.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Long term financial health of the organization, including support of library operations, materials and facilities.

  :: Contact

  • Deborah Holmes
  • Phone: 538-7240
  • Email: dholmes _at_ buttecounty _dot_ net
  • Address: 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA 95966

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• Butte County Libraries Endowment Fund, Oroville ( Info

  • Field of Service: Public Library
  • Mission Statement: To provide all individuals, regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level, with free access to ideas, information and technology. www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Long term financial health of the organization, including support for operations, materials and facilities.

  :: Contact

  • Deborah Holmes
  • Phone: 538-7240
  • Email: dholmes _at_ buttecounty _dot_ net
  • Address: 1820 Mitchell Avenue, Oroville, CA 95966

  )

• Butte County Libraries Endowment Fund, Paradise ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide all individuals, regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level, with free access to ideas, information and technology. www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Long term financial health of the organization, including support of operations, materials, and facilities.

  :: Contact

  • Deborah Holmes
  • Phone: 538-7240
  • Email: dholmes _at_ buttecounty _dot_ net
  • Address: 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA 95966

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• Butte Creek Canyon Volunteer Fire Company ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To protect and serve
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Maintain and equip our two stations in Butte Creek Canyon

  :: Contact

  • John Silvia
  • Phone: 345-4422
  • Email: johnsgoldcoast _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: Box 3171, Chico, CA 95927

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• CEPCO Venture Island Entrepreneurs Success Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Economic Development
  • Mission Statement: These funds shall support and promote economic diversification and community vitality through encouraging local entrepreneurs.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcg _dot_ org
  • Address: PO Box 6581 Chico CA 95927

  )

• Chapman Neighborhood Council Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • NVCF
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Chico 911 Safety Pals ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd, Chico CA

  )

• Chico Community Labyrinth Project ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To establish a centrally located, permanent community labyrinth in Chico at Children's Park. The Labyrinth will benefit the community by providing an activity that people of all ages and abilities can experience. Labyrinths have been shown to be a healthy way to reduce stress, promote well-being, and create community. www.chiclabyrinth09.blogspot.com/
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To build a permanent labyrinth

  :: Contact

  • Marilyn Jennings
  • Phone: 345-6087
  • Email: whitelotuscenter _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: PO Box 5613 Chico, CA 95927

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• Chico Economic Planning Corp ( Info

  • Field of Service: Economic Development
  • Mission Statement: Quality of life begins with a good job
  • Expected Use Of Funds: "Come Home to Chico" campaign to recruit Chico Alumni back to Chico.

  :: Contact

  • Bob Linscheid
  • Phone: 895-1202
  • Email: blinscheid _at_ wemanage _dot_ org
  • Address: 555 Main Street, Suite 200, Chico, CA 95928

  )

• Chico Fire Department Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services, Public Safety
  • Mission Statement: To promote and support the operations for the Chico Fire Department.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530-891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Chico Police Department Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services, Community Services
  • Mission Statement: The mission of this Foundation is to provide funding to support programs, projects and operations of the Chico Police Department.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530-891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Chico Police Department Foundation - K9 Unit ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Linda Dye
  • Phone: 530-897-4950
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Chico Police Department Foundation - Mounted Enforcement Team ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Chico Police Department Foundation - H.E.L.P ( Info

  • Field of Service: Police services
  • Mission Statement: Seeking to reunite the homeless with their families/support groups.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To help the homeless with bus tickets to retunr to their families or support groups.

  :: Contact

  • Officer Bill Dawson
  • Phone: 530-897-4947
  • Email: bdawson _at_ ci _dot_ chico _dot_ ca _dot_ us
  • Address: 1460 Humboldt Rd, Chico, CA 95927

  )

• Chico Police Department Foundation - Public Safety and Training Facility ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• ChicoSol ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To address social issues affecting the Northern Sacramento Valley through cross-cultural journalism, the arts and civic action. To disseminate professional writing and support young writers. www.chicosol.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Stipends for contributing editors, translators and writers; Web development; promotional materials.

  :: Contact

  • Leslie Layton
  • Phone: 893-9436
  • Email: chicosol _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Civic Pioneers Institute ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: Educate/develop regional citizens for greater effectiveness within their profession; engage in civic issues from a personal and organizational perspective; facilitate professional and community networking.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To be used for scholarships for prospective participants in the program who could not otherwise afford to participate.

  :: Contact

  • Jacquie Winter
  • Phone: 530-899-8880
  • Email: jwinter _at_ learningchange _dot_ com
  • Address: www.civicpioneers.org, 120 W. 2nd St, Ste 2, Chico, CA 95928

  )

• Community Alliance ( Info

  • Field of Service: Mentoring
  • Mission Statement: To facilitate opportunities to create sustained mentoring relationships.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Community Alliance Building

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 895-3518
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 55 Independence Circle #201, Chico, CA 95973

  )

• Community Connections Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To inspire and enrich those in need in Northern California
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Filled backpacks for CPS

  :: Contact

  • Diane Knight
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 8 Chico Ca 95973

  )

• Computers for Classrooms ( Info

  • Field of Service: Computer Repair and Training
  • Mission Statement: We refurbish donated computers for use in schools, non-profits and low-income families
  • Expected Use Of Funds: The funds will be used to assist families and schools in getting computers

  :: Contact

  • Pat Furr
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: pfurr _at_ csuchico _dot_ edu
  • Address: 315 Huss, Chico, CA

  )

• Concow Phoenix Project ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To maximize resources for survivors of the 2008 Concow fires.www.concowphoenix.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Mini grants for 2010

  :: Contact

  • Sarah Salisbury
  • Phone: 877-2381
  • Email: mizsarita _at_ yahoo _dot_ com
  • Address: 12725 Concow Rd, Yankee Hill, CA 95965

  )

• DCF - Durham Cemetery Preservation Association ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To maintain the preservation of the Durham Cemetary
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Cemetery upkeep

  :: Contact

  • Karen Kimmilshue
  • Phone: 345-4456
  • Email: daxandkaren _at_ yahoo _dot_ com
  • Address: 8406 Harvest Lane, Durham, CA 95938

  )

• DCF - Durham Community Foundation (Gottlund Fund) ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Foundation
  • Mission Statement: To connect charitable donors with worthy endeavors that leave a legacy for the future vitality and quality of life of the greater Durham area.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Determined by the donors and/ or board of directors.

  :: Contact

  • Ed McLaughlin
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• DCF - Durham Friends of the Library ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530-891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• DCF -Durham Friends of the Library ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To encourage gifts and bequests, endowments, etc. to the library which are in keeping with the purposes and facilities of the library.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To provide financial support for accomplishing mutually agreed upon activities/equipment in cooperation with the library staff.

  :: Contact

  • Karen Read
  • Phone: 342-6632
  • Email: retired12 _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: 2545 Durham Dayton Hwy, Durham, CA 95938

  )

• DCF -Durham Memorial Hall Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To improve the Durham Community Hall for the American Legion and other community people to use.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To enlarge the kitchen and meeting room and make it more user friendly.

  :: Contact

  • Casey Sohnrey
  • Phone: 893-2517
  • Email: gcsohnrey _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: Box 336, Durham, CA 95938

  )

• DCF- Durham Volunteer Fire Department ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: Dedicated to serving the community through fire protection and in medical emergencies with dedication and ongoing training.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Equipment to further enhance our medical and firefighting abilities.

  :: Contact

  • David Kelly
  • Phone: 891-2788
  • Email: bcfco45 _at_ gmail _dot_ com
  • Address: Box 86, Durham, CA 95938

  )

• FAST Camp ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To develop, support, encourage, and challenge the young men and women of Butte County through a week long program. www.buttefire.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Food, tuition, CPR/First Aid Training, uniforms T-shirts, and general office supplies.

  :: Contact

  • Marlene Heisey
  • Phone: 521-8053
  • Email: marlene _dot_ heisey _at_ fire _dot_ ca _dot_ gov
  • Address: 176 Nelson Ave, Oroville, CA 95965

  )

• Friends of Chico Bocce Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: To promote bocce ball as a recreational activity for the residents of the greater Chico area.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Michael Cannon
  • Phone: 530-519-4830
  • Email: michaelwcannon _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 1250 Hemlock St. Chico, CA

  )

• Greater Chico Kiwanis Club Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Gridley Friends of the Library Building Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To expand the Gridley Library.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern CA ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• International Arts Education and Development Foundation (IAEDF) ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education, Arts, Youth Development, Community Services, International
  • Mission Statement: Equipping the youth of developing countries to create opportunities for professional, sustainable practice in the arts, through community building, education and career opportunities.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To support the mission of IAEDF

  :: Contact

  • Katie Raley
  • Phone: 1-916-220-5283
  • Email: katie _at_ iaedf _dot_ org
  • Address: www.iaedf.org

  )

• Kiwanis Bidwell Park Observatory Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: Provide support for the Bidwell Park Observatory.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• KZFR Community Radio 90.1 FM ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To enlighten, entertain, inform and educate our listeners in support of community. www.kzfr.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To continue to serve the community as reflected in our mission statement.

  :: Contact

  • Rick Anderson
  • Phone: 895-0788
  • Email: gm _at_ kzfr _dot_ org
  • Address: 341 Broadway #411, Chico, CA 95928

  )

• League of Women Voters of Butte County ( Info

  • Field of Service: Voter Education and Services
  • Mission Statement: A nonpartisan political organization, the LWV promotes citizen participation in government with education and informed advocacy to increase knowledge of public policy issues.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To initiate and support education and projects promoting an informed citizenry to actively participate in government processes and education.

  :: Contact

  • Betsy Kruger
  • Phone: 530-895-8683
  • Email: betsybikes _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: PO Box 965, Chico, CA 95927

  )

• Marilyn Warrens Donor Advised Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Nico Cardoza Memorial Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Installation of new equipment in Caper Acres Children's Playground in Bidwell Park.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd, Chico CA 95973

  )

• North Valley Fire Prevention Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • avalavanis@nvcf.org
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd, Chico CA 95973

  )

• North Valley Fire Prevention Grant ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• NVCF Community Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: For the benefit of the North Valley

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Ray Head Memorial Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Sierra Oro Farm Trail ( Info

  • Field of Service: Ag Tourism/Economic Development
  • Mission Statement: Increase the marketability of Butte County agriculture, both to citizens of Butte County and tourists, through visiting options, special events, first hand experience and media outreach.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Promoting Ag Tourism in Butte County

  :: Contact

  • Nicole Johannson
  • Phone: 990-0383
  • Email: nicole _at_ lodestarfarms _dot_ com
  • Address: 3719 Foothil Blvd, Oroville, CA 95966

  )

• Think Local Chico ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To encourage patronage of locally owned and operated enterprises.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To support the Think Local Chico program.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• Voices Insisting on PursuitSAFETY ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: Save lives. Help victims and families of police pursuits and emergency response calls. Working for safer ways to protect all of us. www.pursuitsafety.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Educational programs: Our educational series of public service announcements and our educational program for juvenile hall residents, "Pull Over and Have No Regrets."

  :: Contact

  • Candy Priano
  • Phone: 343-9754
  • Email: vips _dot_ pursuitsafety _at_ yahoo _dot_ com
  • Address: 1828 Almendia Dr, Chico CA 95926

  )