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.

Annie B's Human Services

These funds benefit organizations providing human services to meet local needs.

• Alternatives to Violence ( Info

  • Field of Service: Domestic Violence Victims
  • Mission Statement: Alternatives to Violence of Tehama County is committed to offering a safe, supportive environment for all victims of domestic violence. We offer our community choices that will enable them to effect change in their lives through education, prevention, and intervention. www.alternatives2violence.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: These funds will be used to serve victims of domestic violence with transportation, intervention, food and a safe place to stay.

  :: Contact

  • Clara Osborne
  • Phone: 528-0226
  • Email: atvredbluff _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 717 Pine Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080

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• Anduril Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: Building the future for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Grow the endowment

  :: Contact

  • Eric Ruben
  • Phone: (530) 864-4410
  • Email: elessarchico _at_ yahoo _dot_ com
  • Address: P.O. Box 4824 Chico CA 95927

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• ARC of Butte County ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: Since 1954, The ARC has provided high quality services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. www.arcbutte.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Family support programs, Rainbow of Kids Club, Adult Day Program, and others.

  :: Contact

  • Michael McGinnis
  • Phone: 891-5865
  • Email: michaeldmcginnis _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: PO Box 3697 Chico CA 95927

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• Berendos Parlor Native Daughters of the Golden West ( Info

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

  :: Contact

  • D'Lorah Hurton
  • Phone: 530-527-6818
  • Email: hurton _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 379 Christina Drive, Red Bluff

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• Brain Injury Coalition ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To work in partnership with consumers and stakeholders to promote education and advocacy resulting in empowerment and opportunity for individuals with brain injuries.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Educational activities for survivors, their families and general public including prevention activities for schools and colleges and monthly seminars for survivors and their families.

  :: Contact

  • Landa Bell Carson
  • Phone: 530-342-3118
  • Email: Landabel _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: PO Box 1856, Chico, CA 95927

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• Caminar ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing opportunities and support to live in the community with dignity. www.caminar.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Add to endowment and staff training.

  :: Contact

  • Nicole Bateman
  • Phone: 343-4421
  • Email: nicoleb _at_ caminar _dot_ org
  • Address: 825 A Main Street, Chico CA 95928

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• Caminar Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Disability Services
  • Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing opportunities and support to live in the community with dignity and independence.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment building

  :: Contact

  • Nicole Bateman
  • Phone: 343-4421
  • Email: nicoleb _at_ caminar _dot_ org
  • Address: 825 A Main Street, Chico CA 95928

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• Catalyst Domestic Violence Services ( Info

  • Field of Service: Domestic violence intervention and prevention services
  • Mission Statement: To prevent and reduce the incidence of domestic violence in Butte and Glenn Counties by intervening in the cycle of violence through crisis intervention and community education. www.catalystdvservicesorg
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Provide a safe haven for individuals and families that are victims of domestic violence; 24 hour crisis intervention; community education.

  :: Contact

  • Anastacia Snyder
  • Phone: 343-7711
  • Email: als _at_ catalystdvservices _dot_ org
  • Address: Box 4184, Chico, CA 95927

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• cChaos ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education and Health Access
  • Mission Statement: Using Certified Farmers Market as community forum and resources for health.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Fees, Insurance, and other expenses for operation of Farmers Market in low income neighborhoods.

  :: Contact

  • Richard Roth
  • Phone: 530-624-8844
  • Email: richard _at_ cChaos _dot_ org
  • Address: 1318 Bruce St, Chico, CA 95928

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• Chico Community Children's Center ( Info

  • Field of Service: Child Care
  • Mission Statement: Breaking the cycle of poverty through quality child care. www.chicochild.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To cover the increased cost of food for children's meals.

  :: Contact

  • Susan McGuire
  • Phone: 891-5363
  • Email: sudamc4 _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: 2224 Elm St, Chico CA 95928

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• Chico Peace and Justice Center ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: Building justice through peace and peace through justice. www.chico-peace.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To continue educating our community about peace and justice issues at home and abroad. PLEASE NOTE: NVCF charges 2% per transaction.

  :: Contact

  • Sue Hilderbrand
  • Phone: 893-9078
  • Email: chico-peace _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 526 Broadway, Chico, CA 95928

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• 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

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• Club Stairways Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Mental Health
  • Mission Statement: The Mission of Club Stairways Foundation is to afford people disabled by mental illness an opportunity to recover meaningful and productive lives of their choice through reintegration into the workplace and the community.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Office equipment and furnishings to provide vocational training, job support and supportive educational services.

  :: Contact

  • Mike Little
  • Phone: 530-345-4514
  • Email: mlittle _at_ clubstairways _dot_ org
  • Address: PO Box 6357, Chico, CA 95927

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• 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

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• Counseling Solutions ( Info

  • Field of Service: Counseling
  • Mission Statement: To provide a therapeutic experience in which individuals and families can heal and grow. Caring, qualified therapist will be employed to help individuals and families draw from their own strengths and experience. Assist individuals with the ability to understand and to be understood, whether they seek therapy to heal from a tramautic experience or to support them during a life transition.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Reduce fees for families in crisis that do not have resources available to them via money, Medi-Cal or insurance.

  :: Contact

  • Courtney Calkins
  • Phone: 530-879-5991
  • Email: courtney _at_ counselingchico _dot_ com
  • Address: 130 Yellostone Dr., Ste 110, Chico, CA 95973

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• 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

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• 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

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• Esplanade House - Community Action Agency ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for homeless families while implementing a goal-oriented program designed to help homeless parents and children move from crisis to self-sufficiency. www.esplanadehousechico.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Operating support

  :: Contact

  • Lexi Grier
  • Phone: 891-2977
  • Email: lgrier _at_ buttecaa _dot_ com
  • Address: P.O. Box 3251, Chico, CA 95927

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• Family Action Centers of Colusa County ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide parents, families, and community memebrs, regardless of income, a safe, comfortable setting in which to access programs and county services locally. www.williamsfac.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Basic needs of community members, early childhood activities, after school programs, adults education, general assistance and referrals.

  :: Contact

  • Denise Erickson
  • Phone: 476-0822
  • Email: derickson _at_ ncen _dot_ org
  • Address: Box 751, Arbuckle, CA 95912

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• Family Life Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social services
  • Mission Statement: To provide sage & loving homes, families and services that will enable foster children in our care to heal from family trauma and develop into strong self-reliant, moral adults. To nuture childen's emotional, social, academic, and physical development. Strive to facilitate families in maintaining healthy, productive, supportive family systsms - we commit to establish a stable home environment in which children can grow.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Suppliment for 10% cut that was effective 10/1/09.

  :: Contact

  • Trishanne Lininger
  • Phone: 530-893-4245
  • Email: trishanne _at_ familysolutionsffa _dot_ com
  • Address: 130 Yellowstone Dr., Ste 100, Chico, CA 95973

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• Family Service Agency Tehama County ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: Our mission is to offer professional casework to all persons seeking help with problems of social adjustment;regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic status.www.fsatehama.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To continue providing professional therapy at an adjusted fee to the community.

  :: Contact

  • Connie Ford
  • Phone: 527-6702
  • Email: fsatehama _at_ yahoo _dot_ com
  • Address: 1347 Grant Street, Red Bluff, 96080

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• Habitat for Humanity ( Info

  • Field of Service: Housing Homelessness
  • Mission Statement: We are a Christian ministry working to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses in an effort to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness. www.buttehabitat.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: All funds will be used to pay for construction materials and overhead costs of building additional homes for low income families.

  :: Contact

  • Darlene Giampaoli
  • Phone: 343-7423
  • Email: darleneg _at_ buttehabitat _dot_ org
  • Address: Box 3073, Chico, CA 95927

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• Jesus Center ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To offer hospitality in the name of Jesus. www.jesuscenter.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Continue to serve the homeless community, providing meals and shelter.

  :: Contact

  • Richard Young
  • Phone: 680-2200
  • Email: rich _at_ jesuscenter _dot_ org
  • Address: 1297 Park Avenue, Chico, CA 95928

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• Northern Valley Catholic Social Services ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: Reaching out effectively in care and in love to serve the unmet needs of all people in our communities. www.nvcss.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Support for programs and services which the agency provides in Butte, Glenn, and Tehama Counties

  :: Contact

  • Jake Mangas
  • Phone: 247-3340
  • Email: jmangas _at_ nvcss _dot_ org
  • Address: 10 Independence Circle, Chico CA, 95973

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• Paradise Center for Tolerance and Non Violence ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services, Youth Development, and Education
  • Mission Statement: PCTN’s mission is to promote respect for differences and human rights, foster alternatives to violence, and advocate for a safe, hospitable, and harmonious community for all. www.pctn.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Support for PCTN’s core programs: Victim Support and Advocacy, Youth Bullying Prevention, Educational Forums, Annual Unity in Diversity Festival.

  :: Contact

  • Donna Dolinar
  • Phone: 530-877-1856
  • Email: pctn _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net or highsierra8 _at_ comcast _dot_ net
  • Address: 6023 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969

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• Peg Taylor Center ( Info

  • Field of Service: Adult Day Health Care
  • Mission Statement: To enable both older adults and younger adults with disabilities to improve their health and live in the community. www.pegtaylorcenter.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Life saving care and support, including nursing care, therapies, activities, social work, meals and transportation, to enhance the lives of our participants and their families.

  :: Contact

  • Diane Cooper-Puckett
  • Phone: 342-2345
  • Email: dcoopptc _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 124 Parmac Rd, Chico CA 95928

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• Poor and the Homeless Tehama County (PATH) ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To prevent and alleviate homelessness when ever possible in Tehama County, and to provide programs that encourage individuals to become self-sufficient. www.redbluffpath.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: For our homeless programs in Tehama County

  :: Contact

  • Allene Dering
  • Phone: 529-5599
  • Email: cadering _at_ yahoo _dot_ com
  • Address: P.O. Box 315, Red Bluff, CA 96080

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• Rape Crisis Intervention ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To formulate, develop and implement direct services for survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. www.rapecrisis.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To support the recruitment, State manadated training, and retention of interns and volunteers who provide direct service and staff the 24 hour crisis line.

  :: Contact

  • Cindy Biddle
  • Phone: 891-1331
  • Email: cindybt _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: Box 423, Chico, CA 95927

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• Red Cross of North Eastern California ( Info

  • Field of Service: Health and Human Services
  • Mission Statement: The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organziation led by volunteers, which provides relief to victims of disasters and helps prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Local Disasters- the Red Cross provides those affected with emergency food, shelter, and supplies.

  :: Contact

  • Christina May
  • Phone: 530-673-1460
  • Email: cmay3rivers _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 300 Salem St, Chico, CA 95928

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• Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern CA ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To empower people with diverse abilities, and their families. www.empoweryourfamily.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Supporting children with disabilities and their families.

  :: Contact

  • Kat Lowrance
  • Phone: 226-5129
  • Email: sklowrance _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: 962 Maraglia St, Redding, CA 96002

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• Skyway House ( Info

  • Field of Service: Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation
  • Mission Statement: We provide substance abuse treatment to individuals and families. We strive to open doors to a purposeful way of life, thus reducing the impact of addition in our community.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To keep Skyway House updated on the latest treatment methods, thus insuring the best possible outcome for our clients' recovery.

  :: Contact

  • David Deichler
  • Phone: (530) 898-8326, fax (530) 898-0239
  • Email: davidd _at_ skywayhouse _dot_ org, alishah _at_ skywayhouse _dot_ org
  • Address: www.skywayhouse.org

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• Stonewall Alliance ( Info

  • Field of Service: Gay & Lesbian Community Center
  • Mission Statement: To effect social change, we offer education and information to the general public and we offer services to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals. www.stonewallchico.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: General operating support

  :: Contact

  • Eric Ruben
  • Phone: 893-3336
  • Email: board _at_ stonewallchico _dot_ org
  • Address: P.O. Box 8855, Chico, CA 95973

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• The Hope Center ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To create a place where broken, hopeless, and homeless people can get the practical help they need to move beyond their circumstances. www.TheHopeCtr.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Fuel for feeding and clothing hundreds of families each month and help sustain recovery programs and youth outreach.

  :: Contact

  • Larry Hayden
  • Phone: 538-8398
  • Email: larry _at_ haydenministries _dot_ org
  • Address: 1950 Kitrick Ave, Suite A, Oroville, CA 95966, www.haydenministries.org

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• Torres Community Shelter ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide a safe, clean and healthy place for people to stay at night. www.chicoshelter.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Improving and expanding our programs and activities for our guests.

  :: Contact

  • Brad Montgomery
  • Phone: 891-9048
  • Email: brad _at_ chicoshelter _dot_ org _dot_
  • Address: 101 Silver Dollar Way

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• Two Cents for Melanoma ( Info

  • Field of Service: Cancer Education and Research and individual grants for families affected by Melanoma cancer.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Krystle Dozier
  • Phone: 530-741-3202
  • Email: dozier95 _at_ comcast _dot_ net
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Unity In Recovery ( Info

  • Field of Service: Recovery
  • Mission Statement: To unite and support all graduates for better living in the community and educate all who will listen about addiction
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To help keep our houses going with paying bills and supplies for houses. These houses help people and families live sober and clean living.

  :: Contact

  • Glenn Myers
  • Phone: 530-865-3292
  • Email: unityinrecovery _at_ clearwire _dot_ net
  • Address: 3863 Hwy 99 W, Orland, CA 95963

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• Valley Oak Children's Services ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: Touching the HEART of Childcare-Health, Education, Advocacy, Resources and Training Program. www.valleyoakchildren.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Mobile Resource Library van, Provider & Parent toys & resources & Behavioral Health Intervention

  :: Contact

  • Karen Marlatt
  • Phone: 899-4949
  • Email: kmarlatt _at_ valleyoakchildren _dot_ org
  • Address: 287 Rio Lindo Ave, Chioc CA 95926

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• VECTORS ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide a clean and sober living quarters for our local veterans. An outreach for veterans as well, providing referrals and any service needed.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Keeping our facilities running.

  :: Contact

  • Ben Padilla
  • Phone: 343-3040
  • Email: vectors _dot_ npo _at_ comcast _dot_ net
  • Address: 171 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95926

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• Wings of Eagle Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Family Support
  • Mission Statement: Dedicated to relieving the financial and emotional burdens of families with seriously ill children.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment

  :: Contact

  • Terri Thunborg
  • Phone: 570-5985
  • Email: info _at_ wingsofeagles _dot_ org
  • Address: 236 W East Ave, Suite A, Chico, CA 95926

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• Wings of Eagles ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: Dedicated to helping families with seriously ill children with life threatening illnesses.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To financially assist families with seriously ill children with their transportation, lodging and emergency needs.

  :: Contact

  • Georgia Alvarez
  • Phone: 228-2398
  • Email: georgia _dot_ alvarez _at_ yahoo _dot_ com
  • Address: P.O. Box 298, Chico CA 95927

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• Work Training Center ( Info

  • Field of Service: Rehabilitation for Adults with Disabilities
  • Mission Statement: To assist and support people with disabilities as they achieve increased independence in work and leisure, and to enhance the quality of their lives. www.wtcinc.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment building

  :: Contact

  • Ken Steidley
  • Phone: 343-7994
  • Email: ken _at_ ewtc _dot_ org
  • Address: 2255 Fair Street, Chico, CA 95928

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• Youth for Change ( Info

  • Field of Service: Youth Development
  • Mission Statement: To support individuals, children, and families so that they may live happy, healthy, and safe lives by providing services that promote dignity. self-determination and well-being. www.youth4change.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Support for services including Family Support and Resource Centers in Paradise, Oroville and Chico; Educational Services; Foster Care Services; Residential Treatment Homes; and Homeless Youth Programs.

  :: Contact

  • JoAna Brooks
  • Phone: 877-1965
  • Email: info _at_ youth4change _dot_ org
  • Address: PO Box 1476, Paradise, CA 95967

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• Youth for Change Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Youth Development, Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To support individuals, children, and families to live happy, healthy, and safe lives by providing services that promote dignity, self-determination and well-being.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Support programs through revenue generated with endowment at NVCF.

  :: Contact

  • Jeff Thacker
  • Phone: 877-1965
  • Email: jthacker _at_ youth4change _dot_ org
  • Address: 5910 Clark Rd, Paradise, CA

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