Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Inc. (NVCSS)

🍂🌱 Time to Start Your Fall-Winter Garden! 🌱🍂

If you're in the valley floor of Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, or Butte counties, now is the perfect time to get your garden ready for the cooler seasons. Fall and winter gardens are ideal for growing a variety of leafy greens and root crops.

Here’s what you can plant:

Leafy Greens: Broccoli, cabbage, chard, collards, kale, lettuce
Root Crops: Carrots, cauliflower, daikon radishes, fennel, garlic, onion seeds, parsnips, rutabaga, turnips
Others: Chives, endive, white potatoes
Get those seeds in the ground and enjoy a bountiful harvest come spring! 🌿🌽

Happy planting from the NVCSS CalFresh Healthy Living Garden Program! 🌻💚

🚨 Volunteer Alert: Help Us Support Park Fire Survivors! 🚨

We're reaching out to our amazing community to help those affected by the recent Park Fire. We need dedicated volunteers for community outreach and direct service to provide essential support and relief to survivors.

👐 How You Can Help:

Assist with outreach efforts to connect with affected families.
Provide direct service, such as distributing supplies or offering support services.
Contribute your time and skills to make a meaningful difference.
Your involvement can bring hope and relief to those in need. If you're interested in volunteering or want to learn more, please reach out to Sendi Barrett [email protected], (530) 685-0909.

Together, we can make a big impact! 🙌💪

🌟 Wednesday Wellness Tip of the Day! 🌟

Today's focus is on the importance of self-care. Self-care isn't just about pampering yourself; it's about nurturing your entire well-being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It's all about doing things that help you feel your best and bring you joy.

Whether it's treating yourself to a relaxing facial, curling up with a good book, taking a hike, cooking a delicious meal, or simply going to bed a bit earlier, self-care activities are crucial for maintaining balance and health.

What self-care practices do you enjoy? Share your favorites in the comments! Let's inspire each other to take some intentional time for ourselves this week. 💆‍♀️📚🍲💤

📢Important information for those affected by the Park Fire📢

Support services available. See post below.

**Exciting News!** 🏠✨ Thanks to the generous support of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Realtors Relief Foundation, Sierra North Valley REALTORS® and the Tehama County Association of REALTORS have teamed up to provide $1,000,000 in relief funding for those affected by the Park Fire.

If you or someone you know has been impacted, don't miss out on this opportunity. The deadline to apply is October 25th, and funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To apply, please email your application and supporting documents to: [email protected].

Let's come together and support our community during this challenging time. 💙



CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxO7H-vXABqBJXi6S4VxKQOMakDmEBSi/view?usp=drive_link

🌟 A Heartwarming Story of Community and Kindness 🌟

When the Park Fire evacuations struck, Amanda Smith, who has severe neurological disabilities from Covid-19, faced an overwhelming challenge. With only one ice chest of food and a scorching, airless drive to Redding, hope seemed scarce. But NVCSS came through with crucial cash assistance, offering much-needed relief.

Amanda’s compassion extended to her elderly neighbors, who don’t drive. She reached out, and Rob from NVCSS Disaster Services made a two-and-a-half-hour round trip to help them as well. Thanks to NVCSS, Rob, and the generous donors like, The California Fire Foundation Amanda and her neighbors are safe and grateful.

🙏 Thank you, NVCSS and Rob, for your extraordinary kindness and support. 🙏

Thank you Tri Counties Bank for your support!
We appreciate you and all of our community partners. We could not do the work we do with out you.
Thank you!

Tri Counties Bank partnered with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Inc. (NVCSS) Kohl's Cares program to make back-to-school shopping a memorable experience for kids in need (kindergarten to 5th grade) throughout Redding. Our volunteers stepped into the role of personal shoppers, helping these young scholars find school essentials. While shopping, our team members also taught them budgeting basics, such as how to balance needs versus wants, making financial literacy a fun and practical lesson.

🚨 Important Announcement for Tehama County Residents 🚨

A Local Assistance Center will be set up to provide crucial resources and support for those affected by the recent Park Fire. The center will be open on August 15th, 16th, and 17th, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 South Jackson St, Red Bluff, CA.

If you need assistance or information on recovery resources, please come by and get the help you need.

Thank you to everyone involved in supporting our community during this challenging time. We’re here to help you through the recovery process!

🎉 Grand Opening Alert! 🎉

We’re thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of the First 5 Family Center at Esperanza House in Gridley! Join us NOW for a day filled with excitement, discovery, and fun!

Check out our amazing playgroups and family activities designed to support and engage families. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore all the wonderful resources we offer and connect with your community.

Bring your family and friends for a day of joy and learn more about how we’re supporting families in our community. We can't wait to see you there!

UPDATE: THE LAST DAY FOR THE LAC IN CHICO WILL BE THURSDAY AUGUST 15TH.

🌟Our NVCSS Disaster Services Team are currently at the LAC in Chico providing resources, and emotional support for the . Immediate counseling sessions are available for anyone that has been impacted by the fire. 🌟

The team has had 62 counseling referrals from people who have visited the LAC in Chico.

The LAC in Chico is open until Thursday August 15th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 2156 Pillsbury Road in Chico.

The LAC in will be open this Thursday August 15th through the 17th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be located at 1500 South Jackson Street in Red Bluff.

Come by and visit us today!

🌟 Back-to-School Success in Gridley, CA! 🌟

We are excited to share the wonderful outcomes of our recent Back-to-School Distribution event at the Northern Valley Catholic Social Service's First 5 Family Center at Esperanza House in Gridley. This event was made possible by the collaborative efforts of several amazing partners: Butte County Office of Education School Ties and Prevention Services, Gridley Unified School District, Community Action Agency of Butte County, and Northern Valley Catholic Social Services.

Thanks to these incredible agencies, we were able to serve 157 families with school-age children, providing:

✅ 112 backpacks filled with essential school supplies 🎒✏️
✅ Food boxes from the Butte County Community Action Agency 🍎
✅ Fresh haircuts to help our students feel confident as they head back to school 💇‍♂️💇‍♀️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved! Your dedication and support ensure our children have the tools and confidence they need to start the school year off strong. Together, we are building a brighter future for our community. 💙

🌟 A Heartfelt Offering 🌟

We received a touching gift from a child whose family was directly impacted by the Park Fire. This simple yet profound gesture reminds us of the strength and resilience within our community. It also highlights the pain and anxiety many of us are feeling during this difficult time.

Thanks to the generous contributions from the California Fire Foundation, North Valley Community Foundation, Catholic Charities USA and individual donors, we’re able to provide essential resources and support to those affected.

The Park Fire continues to impact Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties, with only 34% containment. The journey to recovery is just beginning, and we have a long road ahead. But rest assured, NVCSS will be here to support our community every step of the way.

🙏 Please consider contributing to the Wildfire Resilience Fund today. Every dollar directly aids those impacted by this devastating fire. https://nvcss.org/wildfire_resilience/

📣A Big Huge Thank You to Redding Breakfast Lions Charity, Inc. 📣

Thank you for your sponsorship of our Back to School Shopping Event! It was a huge success. We appreciate your support.

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FIRST ROUND OF RELIEF CARDS ARE CLOSED.

We would like to thank the California Fire Foundation for their very generous donation of cash relief cards.

NVCSS Disaster Services are hard at work providing services at the LAC in Chico for survivors. This includes administering psychological first aid and counseling.

The LAC in Chico is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until August 17th. It is located at 2156 Pillsbury Road.

The LAC in will be open August 15th through the 17th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be located at 1500 South Jackson Street in Red Bluff.

A Local Assistance Center in Tehama County will be temporarily set up to help residents get resources and support for their recovery process.

August 15th, 16th & 17th, 9am - 5pm at the Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 South Jackson St, Red Bluff, CA

Are you looking for resources for the ?

The NVCSS Disaster Services team are located at the Butte County, California Local Assistance Center (LAC).

The LAC is located at 2156 Pillsbury Rd. in Chico.

Our team is on site working to help those who need resources. This includes administering psychological first aid and counseling. Multiple agencies are also available at the LAC.

Thank you to our donors North Valley Community Foundation and Catholic Charities USA for your financial support. It is providing much-needed relief for those currently struggling from the Park Fire.

Let's continue to inspire hope and transform lives.

✏️The kids are ready to go Back to School! 🖍

🎒Our Back to School Shopping Event was a huge success!!🎒

Thank you to our sponsors Chick-fil-A Redding and Redding Breakfast Lions Charity, Inc.

Thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn't have done it with out you!
Redding Police Department CHP - Redding Tri Counties Bank Golden Valley Bank Mechanics Bank Girls Inc. Redding Breakfast Lions Charity, Inc. CalFresh Healthy Living Cornerstone Bank Umpqua Bank KIXE PBS Kohl's Redding Host Lions

Donations of specific items for Park Fire survivors are needed. You can donate these items on Sunday 8/4/24 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Chico. More details in the flier.

Hello August! Be sure to check out this month's newsletter from CalFresh!

📢 Announcement 📢

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 1ST ROUND OF PARK FIRE RELIEF GIFT CARDS ARE CLOSED as of 4 PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

We are currently processing phone and online form requests and will contact those who are on those lists prior to August 1, at 4 PM.

We understand the need is great and many are looking for resource support. We are working diligently to secure additional funding to boost our recovery efforts. This includes administering psychological first aid and counseling. Please follow our page for updates.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. 💙

Thank you, California Fire Foundation. Your financial support is providing much-needed relief for those currently struggling from the Park Fire. Your generosity is making a difference during this critical time.

Butte County, California Butte County Sheriff Butte-Glenn 211 Butte County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Shasta County Sheriff's Office

A Local Assistance Center will be temporarily set up to help residents get resources and support for their recovery process.

Butte County, California LAC will also serve any Thompson Fire or Apache Fire survivors.

August 5 - 16th, Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm at 2156 Pillsbury Rd, Suite 100 (previously the 99 Cent Store across the way from Trader Joes

POST UPDATE:

📢 Announcement 📢
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 1ST ROUND OF PARK FIRE RELIEF GIFT CARDS ARE CLOSED as of 4 PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

📢Park Fire Relief Cards📢

Please visit NVCSS at 2400 Washington Ave. to receive a Relief Gift Card.

There is a LIMITED SUPPLY. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

Our team is working through the information that we received from the form. We will no longer be using the form for intake.

Completing the form is not a guarantee that you will receive a card. You must be in person and provide proof of address.

If you were on a warning or order for more than 48 hours you are eligible.

📢Dear Community,

Today marks one week since the devastating Park Fire began on July 24, 2024. The fire has burned over 390,000 acres with only 18% containment. It has destroyed 361 structures and damaged 36, displacing thousands of residents and causing widespread disruption in Butte, Tehama, Plumas, and Shasta counties.

In response,
✔️We have partnered with California Fire Foundation to provide immediate response
✔️NVCSS has distributed over $100,000 in gift cards to evacuees
✔️We have established gift card distribution sites in Chico and Redding, processing high rates of individuals and families seeking assistance
✔️NVCSS Disaster Services Received $20,000 in additional support from Catholic Charities USA
✔️NVCSS received $20,000 from North Valley Community Foundation to aid in disaster relief and mental health counseling
✔️We launched the Wildfire Resilience Fund to support the most impacted by the fire
✔️NVCSS Disaster Services deployed multiple outreach teams to assist individuals with limited access and functional needs
✔️NVCSS is collaborating with Butte-Glenn VOAD, United Way of Northern California and other community partners
✔️Our team is providing emotional support, psychological first aid, and other essential services to those in need
✔️NVCSS team members have contacted over 700 individuals through phone calls, in-person communication, and social media channels

The road to recovery is long, but with your continued support, we can make a significant impact. We urgently need monetary donations to secure essential items and provide ongoing support services to those affected by this disaster.

Please consider donating at nvcss.org/wildfire_resilience to help us support our communities during this challenging time. Your generosity makes a difference.

Let's Inspire Hope and Transform Lives together!

🐶🐱For our furry friends that were evacuated due to the Butte Humane Society has a Pet Food Pantry that is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their Adoption Center. 🩵💚

POST UPDATE:

📢 Announcement 📢
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 1ST ROUND OF PARK FIRE RELIEF GIFT CARDS ARE CLOSED as of 4 PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

📢Park Fire Information📢

We currently have a limited supply of Relief Cash Cards. They are being given out on a first come, first served basis.

Due to the overwhelming response we are no longer taking phone calls.

We are actively seeking more funding to be able to help more people.

Upon further evaluation, if you were under evacuation orders, or warnings for at least 48 hours you are eligible for the cash relief card.

Butte County, California Butte County Sheriff Shasta County Sheriff's Office Butte County Sheriff's Search & Rescue