(As announced in Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, April 18th, 2018) Despite what the recent weather might imply, summer and the end of the academic year are just around the corner. For many families in Siskiyou County this means an end to the free or discounted meals their children receive … [Read more...] about Free summer food program gets $2000 Boost
(Press release from the National CACFP Sponsors Association) Austin, TX, February 23, 2018 - In February, The National Child Nutrition Foundation awarded 14 scholarships to the National Child Nutrition Conference to be held in San Antonio, TX April 19-21, 2018. There were over 800 submissions and … [Read more...] about Heather Solus of GNS Awarded the National Child Nutrition Foundation Scholarship
(As announced in Mount Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, March 28th, 2018.) Dignity Health’s Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta recently awarded a community grant of $26,203 to support the Child Nutrition Programs at Great Northern Services (GNS). “These crucial programs help fight childhood food … [Read more...] about Dignity Health gets behind Child Nutrition Programs with $26,200 community grant
(As published in Mount Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, February 7th, 2018.) Weed, CA – “When all of us do a little bit, we all make a big difference,” says Brenda Floyd-Hall, owner of Studio “B”, a hair salon in Mount Shasta. Floyd-Hall has come up with an idea that links her customers to … [Read more...] about Caring Business Helps Feed Kids
(As announced in Mount Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, January 24th, 2018.) Low-to-moderate income residents of Siskiyou County who need assistance with home repairs can apply for a Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) through Great Northern Services (GNS) to address issues of health and safety in … [Read more...] about Announcing UDSA Housing Preservation Grant Award
Good news for people who care about people and community... Subscribe to our email newsletter Giving Tuesday was a big success, thanks to your generous support! It was an incredible feeling to see so many caring and compassionate community members donate to our Child Nutrition … [Read more...] about People Matter • Volume 2, Issue 1
As Weatherization Inspector / Assessor here at Great Northern Services Ted Abel is often the first person our clients meet face to face—arriving at their doorstep to perform the home assessment that will tell us if we can make any improvements to their living environment. It can be a difficult … [Read more...] about Profile in Caring: Ted Abel
A letter to the editor published in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers, Dec 6, 2017. Dear Editor, On Tuesday, November 28, 124 nonprofits in Shasta and Siskiyou Counties raised over $1,000,000 to support our communities through the North State Giving Tuesday event. We would like to thank Shasta … [Read more...] about Outpouring of Support
The City of Mt. Shasta is offering senior citizens snow removal assistance this winter. Qualifying senior citizens may request assistance in removal of snow from driveways at their residence. (Renters may be eligible) To be eligible you must be 60 and over or disabled and live within Mt. Shasta … [Read more...] about Mt. Shasta City Seniors: Apply Now for Snow Removal Assistance
