Providing Help and Creating Hope for All People Since 1986

Summer 2009

Update

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The following story is a heartfelt description of one client’s experience as she was guided through an NVCSS program by her social worker. Success stories similar to this are duplicated in all counties served by NVCSS. The mission of NVCSS is carried out each day, in each program, in each county, by the caring, dedicated staff at NVCSS.

TAPP is a program with special emphasis on services for teen parents and their children. For more information about this and other NVCSS programs, please contact the local county office or call the Regional Office at 530.241.0552.

The Road to Success is not straight: There is a curve called failure, a loop

called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. But, if you

have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance

called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success!

NVCSS Client Tells Her Story

Janet Guzman and Jennifer

My name is Jennifer. I am 25 years old. I moved to Redding almost nine years ago when I was sixteen. Before I moved here I was very lost. I was in trouble with the law, doing drugs and not caring about anyone but myself. I found out that I was pregnant two months after my sixteenth birthday and shortly after we moved here. Right after I moved here I started attending Mary Street High School and was referred to the Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting program (TAPP) and my life has never been the same.

My case manger was Janet Guzman and she has been one of the most positive influences in my life. She was my worker for four years and during that time I needed her more than she probably ever knew. I had so many overwhelming obstacles in my life that she helped me to overcome. I felt like graduating high school was going to be impossible because of how many credits I had to earn and every time I saw Janet she encouraged me and made feel like I could do it. During my senior year I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and during that time in my life I don’t think I had ever felt so helpless. I had to have the cancer and my thyroid removed and after I returned home from my surgery Janet came to see me. And after my radiation therapy she was there. She always helped to encourage me and make me feel as though I was so strong.

I grew up in poverty with my single mom working hard to provide for her three children and her grandson and when my family had no money for formula or diapers Janet was there to lend us a helping hand. And I cried when we couldn’t afford a Christmas and she was there to sign us up for Adopt-A–Family to make sure we all had something to wake up to Christmas morning. And when I finally graduated high school she was there in the audience to show me how proud she was. She helped me start college and get my first job; she was always there to help and encourage me, no matter what.

Janet helped me to believe that I could create a better life for myself and my child. When I turned twenty and had to exit the program I felt as though we had spent a lifetime together. The TAPP program helped me get through the toughest time in my life and without it I don’t know if I would be standing here today. After I left the program I graduated Shasta College and I am now attending Chico State University and will be graduating next year with my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. When I started at the School of Social Work they informed me that I would have to volunteer at an agency for over a hundred hours over the course of the school year. TAPP was the first program I thought of and I feel so privileged to have been given the opportunity to be a part of it. The most amazing thing about my experience is that I learned that ALL of the case managers in this program are just as great as mine was. They are all so dedicated to their jobs and changing the lives of teen parents that I cannot speak enough to how inspiring they really are. I have been able to watch them encourage and help their clients in so many positive ways. I believe it to be truly amazing that we could go out into the community and find so many people who have been in this program and hear all of the wonderful things they have to say.

Recently I went to an event with a case manager and someone came to our information booth and she was in the program seventeen years ago and could remember the name of her worker and all she had done for her. That just goes to show that I am only one of the many stories out there of successes that this program has accomplished. I have many successes in my life that I am very proud to have shared with you today, but please remember that they would have not been possible without this amazing program.

TAPP is a program made possible through the Adolescent Family Life Program, Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, CA Department of Public Health.

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Our Mission:Northern Valley Catholic Social Service reaches out effectively in care and in love to serve the unmet needs of all people in our communities.

About NVCSS:NVCSS compassionately and respectfully helps people maintain their independence through programs in the areas of housing, mental health, teen services, family, and community support. Special emphasis is placed on addressing unmet needs of the community. NVCSS is dedicated to serving Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties. NVCSS is a tax-exempt, public-benefit corporation with a 501(c)(3) designation.

The NVCSS newsletter is published twice per year. If you would like to be removed from this mailing list, please call Development at 530.247.3333 or 800.846.1451 toll-free.

Non-Discrimination Notice: Northern Valley Catholic Social Service adheres to an equal opportunity policy for all persons seeking admission and treatment as clients. This provider shall not discriminate in the provision of services hereunder because of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, marital status, sexual preference, or physical or mental disability or medical conditions, in accordance with requirements of Federal and State Law. For further information or to file a complaint, contact the Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Compliance Officer at 530.241.0552.

Shasta County & Regional Offices 2400 Washington Avenue Redding, CA 96001

www.nvcss.org

As we near the end of another fiscal year it is well to reflect on the Agency’s accomplishments and challenges during this period of worldwide economic turmoil. Unemployment is on the rise, and budget problems that run the gamut from the State to the counties and the cities eventually impact the ability of non-profit organizations such as NVCSS to provide services to the increasing numbers of those in need. Although funding has been reduced for some of our programs, our dedicated and innovative employees and volunteers have been able to maintain and even expand the Agency’s services in some of the six counties that we serve. We are fortunate that our donors have continued to provide support for our programs even though they too are adversely impacted by the turmoil in the economy, and we are especially grateful for their ongoing support in these difficult times.

In the following pages of this issue of Update our County and Program Directors will share some information on what we as an Agency have been able to accomplish this year with independent programs and by working cooperatively with various county departments in the geographic areas that NVCSS serves. Collectively, our mutual efforts are devoted to containing costs while continuing to provide quality services to people in need.

NVCSS is a multi-faceted entity, and we want to make it easy for all interested parties to stay informed about our current activities; so, towards that end we have made a number of improvements to our web site at nvcss.org. For example, you can access the site, click on “About Us”, click on “Newsletters” and view this publication as well as other relevant information. Should you desire to discontinue receiving hard copies of “Update” in favor of the identical on-line version, or have suggestions on improving the content of the website or Update, please contact Jami Hanna at jhanna@nvcss.org.

Sincerely,

Donald C. ChapmanExecutive Director

From the Executive Director

Regional NewsWish ListsButte County

Teen Services: Cash donations for Teen Parent programs (GED test fees, yearbooks, drivers license fee, birth certificate fee, etc.), Chico Bags,®

Klean Kanteens and Klean Kanteen Sippy Cups.

Shasta CountyClothes That Work: Men’s work boots (all sizes, heavy-duty logging-type boots), men’s jeans, young adult men’s clothing (modern styles needed), hygiene products (hotel size samples are great), scrubs (large and XL sizes) Teen Services: Baby proofing items (cabinet looks, door locks, toilet seat locks, etc.), baby clothes and equipment, gift cards, diapers (sizes 4 and 5), baby wipes.

Tehama CountyFamily Resource Center: Non-perishable foods and paper products, beading supplies, sewing material, fabric notions (elastic, etc.), washable toys for children 0-6 years.

Trinity CountyFamily Resource Center: Non-perishable foods, phone cards, diapers, feminine hygiene products, Depends®, and dry goods not covered by AFDC food stamps, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows and towels.

Save the DateButte County

August 29 – Sporting Clay EventDate TBA* – Friends of CASA Golf Tournament

Shasta CountyJuly 18 – Kohl’s Back to School Shopping Spree

Siskiyou CountyJune 19 – Slice of Heaven Golf Tournament

Tehama CountyAugust 8 – Corning Youth FairDate TBA* – Red Bluff Family Movie Night, 5:00-7:30 pmDate TBA* – Corning Family Fun Night, 5:00-7:30 pm

RegionalJune – Diaper Drive

* Date “To Be Announced” will be published on www.nvcss.org, so please check back with us!

TABLE of CONTENTS

From the Executive Director ....... 2

Wish Lists ................................... 3

Save the Date ............................. 3

Regional News Appreciation Dinners ..............4-5

Butte & Glenn Counties ...........6-7

Shasta County .......................8-10

Siskiyou County ........................ 11

Tehama County ........................ 12

Trinity County ........................... 13

Donor Acknowledgement ...14-15

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“CLOTHES THAT WORK”

NOTICE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST, 2009

NEW STORE HOURS:

MONDAY – CLOSED

TUESDAY – 11 AM TO 6 PM

WEDNESDAY – 11 AM TO 5 PM

THURSDAY – 8 AM TO 3 PM

FRIDAY – 11 AM TO 5 PM

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

1350 Butte St., Redding, CA 530.241.9612 www.nvcss.org

“Clothes that Work” is a program of Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) and is funded by Shasta County Department of Social Services and the generosity of our community.

Regional News

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Shasta Volunteer Appreciation DinnerThe hours of invaluable service provided by Shasta County volunteers in 2008 were recognized at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held Thursday, March 26 at Our Lady of Mercy in Redding. Guests enjoyed the dinner catered by the Crystal Creek Boys Camp and the special music offered by the gifted vocalist, Whitney Nicole, and her guitarist, Barry Pferrer.

Shasta County Director Cathy Wyatt presented volunteer of the year awards for five categories of NVCSS volunteerism: Boardsmanship, Retail, Direct Service, Administrative Support, and Fundraising. In order listed above, the well-deserving award winners included: Bonnie Sharp of the Shasta Advisory

ap•pre•ci•a•tion – noun.

1: a: judgment, evaluation ; especially : a favorable critical estimate b: sensitive awareness ; especially : recognition of aesthetic values c: an expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude

2: increase in value

Butte Volunteer Appreciation DinnerThe Butte County Volunteer and Staff Appreciation Dinner was held on April 23 at The Grange in Chico. Guests enjoyed a dinner and awards ceremony where Lisa Michels received the Volunteer of the Year award for her work with Friends of CASA, CASABLANCA, and

Adopt -a -Fami l y.

NVCSS Volunteer Appreciation

Lisa also chaired the Bogey’s Golf Tournament fundraiser. The CASA of the Year awards went to Lucy Sperling and Michelle Graydon. Employee of the Year went to Marina Fox, who worked in the Connecting Circles of Care program.

Board; Robert Haver, from A Second Time Around Thrift Store; Linda Jee from NVCSS Second Home; Maria Picetti from Development and the Schaefer Family who helped with the 2008 Adopt-A-Family.

Two very special ladies were also

recognized for over 20 years of dedicated service: Matilda Campbell and Delores Wicks. They were honored with engraved name tags proclaiming the twenty years of time, talent and treasures they have given to A Second Time Around Thrift Store.

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Pam Hubbard presents to Michelle GraydonRisha Loushine presents

to Lisa Michels

Risha Loushine presents to Marina Fox

Lucy Sperlin

Delores Wicks

Matilda Cambell

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Regional News

Siskiyou Volunteer Appreciation DinnerSiskiyou County staff enjoys drawing together friends, volunteers and employees each April to show appreciation for the help and support each one offers. This year the appreciation lunch was held on a sunny, crisp Thursday at the Mount Shasta Resort.

Kelly Larivee, the Siskiyou County Program Manager, presented Volunteer Awards to the Money Management Volunteers, Treva Barber, Margaret Dean, Jerry “Hag” Hagerty, Gloria Smith, and Stephanie Aquila. Each volunteer was awarded a crystal clock to recognize the time each had devoted to the Money Management for Seniors Program. These volunteers forged the duties of volunteers and helped to tweak and improve program operation during its first year.

Danielle Winters and Renee Smith were presented with Service Awards to mark their five years of service.

The Employee of the Year award went to Cheryl Bruch, the NVCSS Siskiyou County front office receptionist. Cheryl was

Executive Director Don Chapman recognized our Board of Directors and sadly mentioned the upcoming retirement of Board member Dick Green. Mr. Green and his wife Gretchen won the 2006 Volunteer of the Year award for their extensive involvement with NVCSS. Don went on to thank all NVCSS volunteers for giving of themselves with such obvious devotion. (Shasta County recognizes em-ployees at a separate event in December. The current Employ-ee of the Year is LeAnna Mitchell.)

described as providing the glue for the organization. Giving Cheryl her award, Siskiyou County Director Sher Barber stated, “No job description could adequately describe all that Cheryl does for the organization.”

Tehama Volunteer Appreciation DinnerTehama County’s event was held at the Corning Family Resource Center on April 29th. Guests enjoyed an afternoon dessert celebration and honored Volunteers of the Year Luz Sanchez, HHHM, Plaza Communitaria for teaching Hispanic ladies their primary and secondary education, and Esther Torres, Corning FRC, for sewing class and dance group. Karen Ordaz, Case Manager, received the Employee of the Year award. She teaches the CalWORKs life skills class “Strategies for Success.” Tehama County’s Director, Camilla Delsid, was honored for herdedicationand support.

Trinity Volunteer Appreciation DinnerTrinity County held its first Volunteer Appreciation at the Trinity Alps Golf Course in Weaverville. Trinity County does not currently have any employees, and the group did not name a Volunteer of the Year but used the opportunity to celebrate the first year of operations in Trinity County.

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Rosanna McCall, NVCSS Volunteer, and boyfriend Randy

Luz Sanchez, Karen Ordaz, and Esther Torres

From left to right: Gloria Smith, Margaret Dean, Kelly Larivee, Treva Barber & Jerry Hagerty

Cheryl Bruch and Sher Barber

Danielle Winters and Renee Smith

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NVCSS Butte & Glenn Main Office, 10 Independence Circle, Chico, CA 95973-0210 • 530.345.1600 • 800.339.8336

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Connecting Circles of Care to Become Evidence Based Best Practice

Growing the Family Voice in Connecting Circles of CareEmotional Disturbance and mental health issues can happen at any age and do not only affect the consumer and youth but the entire family.

Family driven and youth guided services are the model and the movement for mental health service delivery reform sweeping the nation. Families are included in all aspects of the development of the Treatment Plan of Care. In the beginning of services the development of the “Family Vision” plan, a strength-based plan for services, is created with the family. These individual plans incorporate spiritual beliefs, the family’s values, hobbies, strengths, talents, cultural values, cultural beliefs and family traditions. Natural supports in their community are identified to wrap around the family and the “Family Vision” plan is created, which is the guide for service delivery for youth and their families.

Connecting Circles of Care (CCOC) is a collaborative mental health systems change project in Butte County. Innovative partnerships with Butte County Department of Behavioral Health, Feather River Tribal Health, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, family members , and other community organizations continue to work to grow the program to meet the overwhelming demand for services from families and community members. The CCOC program has been addressing the needs of the entire family and growing the families’ voices in service delivery for the last two and half years. The hiring of Family Partners to be on every wrap team is a major leap in system change. Family

Latino Team (left to right): Marina Fox - Case Manager and Employee of the Year August 2009; Nicki Herrera -

Family Specialist, Laura Best - Supervisor (also supervises the Rural Mountain Team), Anita Puga - Family Partner,

and Alva De La Torre - Therapist and Employee of the Year May 2006.

Partners are family members not related to the family they are serving, but who have been through the process and are focused on helping other families to feel heard, empowered and valued as they receive help. Family Partners provide support, resources and community advocacy services throughout the time the client families are in the program. Client families break out of the isolation and stigma they often experienced before. Families create with their Family Partner peer to peer groups to share experiences, respite activities, networking and support. Even after families graduate CCOC the Family Partners continue to check in to monitor the families’ progress. Client families may continue to participate in CCOC family activities and outings as long as they want. Connecting Circles of Care is a now a nationally recognized best practice in providing culturally competent, family driven, youth guided services.

Families have proven higher success rates through evaluations and say that they are finally receiving the right services for their family and that their knowledge of the individual needs of their own youth and family are listened to. Over the next few months Northern Valley Catholic Social Service will continue to develop the family voice by creating a Family Policy Council to continue systems change in Butte County.

Representatives from D.C. based SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) completed their mid-cycle evaluation of Connecting Circles of Care (CCOC) in March. The final report is expected to illustrate that CCOC is a national evidence based best practice for providing service to culturally and linguistically diverse families.

Connecting Circles of Care provides an individualized mix of services for youth with serious emotional, behavioral, or mental challenges and their families. Services available to families include counseling, education advocacy, family support, and parent education.

CCOC affirms the cultural and ethnic backgrounds and values of the families it serves and provides culturally and linguistically knowledgeable wraparound teams for the Native American, Hmong, Latino, African American, and rural mountain communities in Butte County. CCOC also works

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Rural Mountain Team (left to right): Leslie Naseath - Case Manager, Kim Perry ACSW - Therapist, and

Cindy Parker - Family Partner.

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New Housing Unit Planned in Chico

Villa Serena, an affordable housing project providing permanent supportive housing for the mentally ill, is in the pre-development process with an anticipated construction start date of September 2009. This project is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 811 Program and the City of Chico Redevelopment Agency. The complex will include nine one-bedroom units, a two-bedroom unit for an onsite resident manager, laundry facilities and a community room. The Butte County Department of Behavioral Health will be an active partner in providing supportive services for tenants residing at Villa Serena. NVCSS is very excited to be a part of meeting the affordable housing needs for special populations in the City of Chico.

Butte NVCSS Takes on Parent Education

Butte County NVCSS has embarked on a new endeavor this year, teaching parenting classes throughout the Butte County community. After a long standing partner agency had the misfortune of shutting their doors, NVCSS recognized the need to continue parent education and community classes. The Butte County First Five Commission acknowledged the need by awarding a special funding grant to provide free community based parent education classes for parents of children 0-5, using the evidenced based Nurturing Parenting Program® curriculum.

NVCSS sent two staff members to the Nurturing Parenting Program® training in Fresno, California. The training was comprehensive and intense and both staff became certified parent educators for the program. One staff stated the training “was a life changing experience” and has echoed that sentiment throughout her classes. The other staff member had previous experience with the program in the Tehama County NVCSS office. She stated she has seen the program make real differences in families’ lives.

Butte NVCSS has successfully completed two 10 week series and the third session began in April in Gridley. The first series was held in Chico and targeted young parents throughout the community. The program was a huge success with most parents completing the entire 10 weeks of class. The second series was held at the Greater Oroville Family Resource Center. The class was open to the entire community and parents ranged in age from teen parents to parents in their forties. Many of them not only learned from the educators, but also from one another. Below are some of the parent’s comments on their class evaluations:

“Everyone is comfortable sharing

things about themselves,”

“I am learning more about my child

and how to be a better parent.”

Parents who actively participate in class can earn “baby bucks” to purchase educational toys for their children. They have been thrilled to obtain items that are both fun and educational.

Donations to the program are greatly appreciated and are used for food and incentives to enhance the educational experience for participants. For more information, or to make a donation to support the classes, please contact Diana or January at the Chico NVCSS office at 530.345.1600.

in conjunction with the existing support systems within these communities, e.g., churches, community leaders, and spiritual advisors.

NVCSS is home for the Latino Team in Gridley and a new Rural Mountain Team. The latter will serve the Concow area, Berry Creek and Feather Falls schools.

The review team stated that Butte County is essentially the only SAMHSA grant recipient at this time that involves both multi-agency collaboration and culturally diverse and competent services. They encouraged teams to present at the national SAMHSA conference to help educate other states and programs. They also encouraged Connecting Circles of Care to design a training program in Butte County, so that people from across the nation can come and learn from the program. High praise is well deserved for all the teams.

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Shasta County and Regional Offices, 2400 Washington Avenue, Redding, CA 96001-2832 • 530.241.0552 • 800.846.1451

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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Housing Unit Set for Summer 2009

Saint Clare Court, a 15-unit affordable housing complex funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Redding to house mentally ill individuals, is moving off the drawing board and into construction phase. The apartment complex will include 14 one-bedroom units, a two-bedroom apartment for an on-site resident manager, a community room, and a laundry facility. The complex will be located at 2465 Beverly Drive in Redding and will provide affordable independent living in a supportive environment for qualified residents in our community. Construction is expected to begin within two months with a groundbreaking scheduled for this summer. NVCSS is excited to be a part of expanding housing opportunities for the mentally ill in cooperation with our local government, as well as community organizations, professionals, and suppliers.

NVCSS Second Home Third Annual Client Art Show

During the first week of each October NVCSS joins mental health advocates across the country in recognizing the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and their efforts to raise awareness on mental illness. Through a collaborative effort, a week of activities was scheduled throughout the community. On the evening of Thursday October 9th, NVCSS Second Home shared in this collaboration by hosting the Third Annual Client Art Show.

The evening featured elegant appetizers, a Celtic harpist and a breathtaking collection of artwork. The artwork, donated and created by individuals affected by mental illness, captured the crowd’s attention. Second Home participants and their families worked year-round to build a

collection of digital photography, paintings, stationery, quilts and hand-sewn creations. All items were available for silent auction with proceeds to benefit the NVCSS Second Home program.

NVCSS Second Home is a resource and referral program for people with mental health issues and their families. Staffed by paid employees, volunteers, clients and their families, the program features a variety of groups and activities to promote wellness and recovery through peer support. Program peers help each other create and maintain a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). The plan serves as a self guided directive for achieving long-term stability. Many participants mention art as a recovery tool in their WRAP.

Creating art is only one of many pieces that produce this beautiful event in October. From matting & framing to lining the ceiling with twinkle lights, participants, staff and volunteers work hard all year to put this together. On event night the room is staffed by the artists themselves. They greet guests, answer questions about their work, photograph the event and pack it all up in the end.

It was quite apparent this year that excitement has grown for the Client Art Show. The event was well attended by community leaders and art enthusiasts alike. Attendees appeared to love the award winning “Bird Picture.” The sizeable photo featured birds by the river and colorful sun spots splashed across the scene. The piece was adorned with the blue ribbon it received earlier that year at the Shasta County District Fair. Most notable, however, was the proud artist beside it who beamed when approached about her creation. With a confident presence, she kept a humble smile that spoke loudly to the value of art in her recovery.

This third year event could not have been possible without the generous assistance of the following sponsors: Mr. Bob Hepler, Graphic Emporium, Jim Freemon, Hanson Glass, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Duclos, Tina Hitchcock Interior Design Resources, Team Schaefer, Victory Tattoo in Chico, Walgamuth Painting, Dr. and Mrs. Trustman, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lynch and Mr. Paul Caulkins. Thank you for making this a big success, we hope to see you all in October 2010!

Second Home Celebrates Inaugural Year

Second Home has recently celebrated a successful first year. Funded by Shasta County Mental Health through the Mental Health Services Act, Second Home is an outpatient drop-in center for Shasta County residents ages 16 years and older who experience mental health challenges. Second Home activities include clients’ family members, too. Clients and their families may participate in activities and/or volunteer time to help others. From its inception on February 19, 2008 through March 31, 2009 Second Home welcomed 478 unduplicated individuals and recorded a total of 7881 visits. Currently there are 27 volunteers who help in all aspects of Second Home from leading classes to serving on the advisory board.

Second Home hosts Second Saturday ArtHop on the second Saturday of each month from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The community is encouraged to drop by to see the “Off the Wall Gallery” and hopefully find a unique item to purchase and take home.

Second Home thanks the many wonderful donors who have supported the program with their time, funds, and/or donations. Without the generosity of the community, Second Home would not be able to continue offering the rich variety of much needed services.

Marj Hall, past NAMI president

When Martha Hitchcock was a senior in high school, she volunteered with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service in a program that helped pregnant and parenting teens learn life skills. She was drawn to serve those less fortunate than she. “Not everyone has the friends and family that I’ve had”, she insists. “NVCSS is that helping hand that everyone needs.” Despite the hardships that life has brought her way, including losing her sight while battling cancer, Martha has remained strong, faith-filled, and focused. She is a profound reminder that one person can make a difference. NVCSS is humbled and honored to recognize the courage and inspiration of Martha Hitchcock.

Tina Hitchcock, Martha’s mother, invites you to become one of Martha’s Heroes by making a contribution to NVCSS in Martha’s name. You can use the envelope enclosed with this publication to send in a donation or you can donate online at www.nvcss.org .

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Shasta County and Regional Offices, 2400 Washington Avenue, Redding, CA 96001-2832 • 530.241.0552 • 800.846.1451

ShastaCounty (cont.)

NVCSS Celebrates a Morning in May!Saturday May 2, 2009 marked the eleventh year of the Shasta County Morning in May fundraiser. Over two hundred and fifty guests attended the event to raise funds for the NVCSS Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Program (TAPP). The event featured beautiful spring-themed items for sale, a silent auction, and a centerpiece raffle that is truly one of a kind.

The dazzling centerpiece raffle is a yearly favorite for hostesses and guests alike. Each hostess arrives early to adorn her table with a unique centerpiece display. Guests purchase tickets to enter them in drawings for their favorite centerpiece. This year the displays ranged from a classical candelabrum to dramatic silk arrangements. Whether the centerpiece is one of understated elegance or an elaborate expression in design, collectively they light up the room with character!

This year during brunch, guests enjoyed a gorgeous fashion show by Occasions! and a heart warming testimonial from guest speaker Jennifer Allen (learn more about Jennifer in the cover story). Jennifer received case management services from NVCSS when she became pregnant as a teen. Describing the experience as one of the hardest years of her life, Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer after giving birth to her son. She commended the support she received from her NVCSS Case Manager as she endured necessary treatment and overcame the disease. Jennifer’s Case Manager, who now works as a therapist with NVCSS, attended the event to support Jennifer and the valuable services provided by TAPP. Through Chico State University, Jennifer now works as an intern at NVCSS with TAPP providing support and guidance to pregnant and parenting teens that face the same challenges she once faced. The event raised over twenty thousand dollars to continue TAPP services in Shasta County.

Martha’s Heroes: A Tribute to Martha Hitchcock

“Put Your Can’t Down and Do It Anyway…This is a Great New Day!”

“With one small gesture you can change a person’s life. God puts us all in each other’s lives to impact one another in some way. Look for God in others. The best

and most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched—they must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen Keller

Tina and Martha Hitchcock

Guests shop the plant sale! Candice Balma

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ShastaCounty (cont.)

Week of the Young Child April 17th – 24th

Shasta County Teen Service programs participated in the Week of the Young Child, a nationally recognized celebration to bring attention to the importance of child development from birth to 5 years. The TAPP (Teenage and Pregnant Parent) and Cal-Learn Programs put on a Play Group at Caldwell Park in Redding, where the children enjoyed outdoor activities in the fresh air. Additional programs during the week included a bi-lingual story time at the Shasta County NVCSS office, where Lisa Fernandez, NVCSS Case Manager teamed up with Alice McFadden, Client Advocate from SEACM (Southeast Asian Christian Ministry), read a book to the group in both the English and Spanish languages. Parents and children alike enjoyed the story time. The teen program enjoys participating each year in this well-organized week to celebrate the development of young children.

First Annual Project Homeless Connect

As a member of the Redding/Shasta Homeless Continuum of Care Council, NVCSS participated in Redding’s first annual Project Homeless Connect event. Welcoming over 450 homeless guests, the one-day, one-stop project offered ID assistance, medical exams, dental check-ups, vision care, haircuts, portraits, live music, a free BBQ, VA information, social service benefits, veterinary services and much more. Over 60 local service agencies were on-site to provide information on housing, employment, education, legal counsel, addiction treatment, and a variety of other community services.

NVCSS operated a booth to inform the public of the services available within the agency such as housing, mental health and teen services. Agency staff also facilitated a group of event volunteers that “hosted” guests that arrived for the day. The host-volunteers welcomed guests and helped them navigate the auditorium full of opportunities. One event volunteer stated, “I am not sure if I can state just how moved I was at this incredible event…..I witnessed a grandmother crying after looking at a portrait of her grand child….. Homeless never have stuff like that…”

Mayor Bosetti and Supervisor Hawes sent an invitation to stakeholders and volunteers throughout the community. “The City of Redding and Shasta County will be proclaiming May 2009 as Project Homeless Connect Month.” They predicted the success of the event by stating, “The event promises to catalyze community involvement, generating new partnerships, commitment, and investment for promoting self-sufficiency.” NVCSS is proud to have collaborated with a community of neighbors that came together to provide help and create hope.

Kohl’s Cares for Kids Back-to-School Shopping Spree

For the past several years, Shasta County NVCSS and Mervyn’s Department store held back-to-school shopping sprees for underprivileged children. Children from Tehama and Siskiyou Counties have also participated in the program. In 2008, Mervyn’s filed bankruptcy and ultimately went out of business, thus ending Mervyn’s ChildSpree. Fortunately, Kohl’s Department Store and NVCSS will offer a similar program this summer. July 18 marks the very first Kohl’s Cares for Kids Back-to-School Shopping Spree.

Eligible children grades K-5 are matched with a volunteer and they are treated to a $100 shopping spree to pick out clothing and shoes for the new school year. McDonald’s Hamburgers donates breakfast to the students, Sue’s Java donates pastries, hot chocolate and coffee, the Anderson Moose Clowns provide entertainment while the children wait in line, and Chipper from the California Highway Patrol greets each child as they enter the store.

The positive impact of this special day on the self esteem of these economically challenged children goes far beyond the actual event. If you would like to make a donation to the program and sponsor a child in need of school clothing, or if you are interested in volunteering for the program, please contact Jami Hanna in the Development Department at 530.247.3312.

NVCSS Siskiyou County Main Office, 1515 South Oregon Street, Yreka, CA 96097-3475 • 530.841.1783

Hearts & Hope TeaThe third annual, successful Siskiyou Hearts and Hope Tea fundraiser was held in February at the Mount Shasta Resort to benefit Siskiyou’s Money Management for Seniors program. This year the event boasted a Japanese Tea theme complemented by the resort’s Asian salad luncheon. A special acknowledgement goes to Sereni-tea of Mount Shasta for providing the tea for the day.

The raffle for the table centerpieces was lively and generated a lot of excitement for the participants. The competition was fierce but friendly, especially for the beautiful 14kt gold bangle bracelet valued at over $600. Featured as a centerpiece, the bracelet set the stage for a showdown between two hopeful winners who deposited about 50 tickets each. After all that - neither of the two won the bracelet - in the end, the lucky winner was Brenda Duchi!

Hearts &Hope Tea

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Spring Swing: “Slice of Heaven” Supports Siskiyou County

SeniorsIn the shadow of Mt. Shasta, golfers will take to the links at Mt. Shasta Resort in the first “Slice of Heaven” golf tournament in support of the Senior Money Management program of NVCSS Siskiyou County.

The 8AM shotgun start is scheduled for Friday June 19th. This is a co-ed, best-ball format and will feature a “Monte Carlo” hole, closest to the pin, and longest drive competition. All players will be invited to a post-tournament celebration luncheon. The cost is $100 per player. If you would like to play, please contact Jake Mangas at 247-3340 or jmangas@nvcss.org .

Brenda Duchi

Donor Acknowledgement

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NVCSS Red Bluff Family Resource Center & Tehama Main Office, 220 Sycamore Street, Suite 101, Red Bluff, CA 96080-3453 • 530.528.8066 • 888.797.7233

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Busy Bee Good News Club Learns About Cesar Chavez

Donald Jacobs and Tabetha DeVries, AmeriCorps members stationed at both Resource Centers in Tehama County, gave a presentation on Cesar Chavez to school age children at the Busy Bee Good News Club. The club meets in the classroom across from the Corning Family Resource Center (FRC) every Tuesday afternoon. Tabetha said the kids seemed to understand and were participating in the presentation by asking questions and sharing personal experiences.

Cowell Grant UpdateThe Corning Family Resource Center was awarded a S. H. Cowell Foundation grant on March 27th for $125,000 for one year. This grant will keep Tehama NVCSS moving forward by strengthening and expanding the existing programs and adding a new program, a citizenship and immigration support program. Continued goals of high-quality case management services target high needs families, computer classes, and high-quality case management to strengthen community ownership and the Family Resource Center (FRC) infrastructure. Programs assist families by providing services that connect families with currently available supports. NVCSS offers direct services, while building community partnerships and encouraging civic participation – all activities that help with poverty reduction.

Day of the ChildFamilies at the Corning Family Resource Center (Corning FRC) celebrated Day of the Child (Día del Niño) on April 30. The celebration began with the Corning FRC Folkloric Dance Ensemble presentation. This group is comprised of young girls 4 to 10 years old under the leadership of Esther Torres. Anita Parker with the North Valley Episcopal Ministry gave an informative presentation about Diabetes. Pizza was enjoyed by all and to finish off the afternoon children batted at a piñata for the goodies inside. This event was planned by AmeriCorps members, Donald Jacobs and Tabetha DeVries.

Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) Visits the Corning Family

Resource CenterFirst 5 Tehama and Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. parked their new Mobile Dental Unit (MDU) at the Corning Family Resource Center (CFRC) from March 23 through April 3. The CFRC staff collected dental applications for 1-5 year old children and pregnant mothers, scheduled appointments for the first three days and helped families apply for Healthy Families health care. The MDU saw 69 new patients and continued with follow up appointments for the following the two weeks. The MDU will rotate between Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties.

Dr. Miner with Livier’s son, Daniel, on her lap doing a “knee to knee” exam.

Donald Jacobs and Tabetha DeVries of Americorps

Donald Jacobs and Tabetha DeVries of Americorps

Donor AcknowledgementCash contributions from donors help increase the quality of services provided. In this volume, NVCSS is recognizing all cash donors who contributed from November 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009. NVCSS greatly appreciates all contributions. Thank you for your kind and generous support. If we inadvertently omitted your name, we apologize. Please call our regional office to let us know at: 530.241.0552.

NVCSS Trinity County Office, 403 Main Street, Weaverville, CA 96093 • 530.623.3308

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“From Small Beginnings Come Great Things”

In late February, the Trinity County volunteers of NVCSS held a “Pre-Open House” to introduce the community to the Michael J. Mangas Memorial Family Resource Center in Hayfork. The festive event was free to the public and included the giveaway of food, clothing, washers, dryers, storage cabinets and even a donated car. Of the 85 people who attended, there were many children who were entertained in the “Veggie Tales Theater.” The day also offered the opportunity to get new volunteers to help with the operation of the Family Resource Center, advise people in need as to where to go to get the services they need within Trinity County, and work to get items such as wheelchairs and household furniture delivered to those without transportation. For more information about the NVCSS in Trinity County including the Family Resource Center, please call 623-3308.

St. Patrick’s Church Weaverville

Abbey of New ClairvauxAce Property ManagementDr. Sandra AceboMr. and Mrs. Eugene M. AcquistapaceMr. Adrew Wiley and Ms. Mary C. AdamsMr. and Mrs. Willard D. AdamsonGloria Aeilts-Wright, MFTMr. and Mrs. Daniel J. AhernMr. and Mrs. Leo AielloMr. Felix L. Aleman and Ms. Judy KruseMr. Robert F. AlexanderMr. and Mrs. Russell AlexiaAll About MovementAll Saints Thrift ShopAllen & Dahl Funeral ChapelAllen’s Women Golf AssociationMr. and Mrs. M.G. AlvaradoMr. and Mrs. Terrance AlvordMrs. Lyda AlwardMs. Annie AmayaMr. and Mrs. Rudy L. AnbergMr. and Mrs. Aaron C. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Bob AndersonAnderson New Technology High SchoolMr. and Mrs. Dave AndradeMr. John Andrews and Ms. Lauren AndrewsMr. and Mrs. Julius G. AntreichMr. and Mrs. Mark AromgidaMr. and Mrs. Keith ArnettMs. Sue AsbillMs. Marlene AskelandMr. and Mrs. Paul AsnicarMs. Linda AuBuchonMr. and Mrs. James W. AusboeMs. Carol AvilaMs. Mary E. AxelsonMichael J. Babb, M.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald BagleyMr. and Mrs. Walter BaileyMr. and Mrs. David BakerMr. Greg BalkovekMs. Candace BalmaMr. and Mrs. Rudy BalmaMs. Barbara BambauerMs. Sher BarberMs. Delores BarberMr. and Mrs. Klaus BarberMr. and Mrs. James A. BarbosaMr. and Mrs. Moris F. BarkerMr. Richard BarnettMs. Karen BarnhartMr. and Mrs. Robert L. BarrMr. and Mrs. Dennis BarryMs. Alene BarzinMr. and Mrs. Harold BatesBauer’s Rugs, IncD. Baugh ConstructionMr. and Mrs. Danny BaughMr. and Mrs. Mike BaxterBCM Construction Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Claude BeamMr. and Mrs. Edward BeaulacBechelli Cleaners, Inc.Ms. Margaret BeckMr. and Mrs. Richard BeeverMs. A. Elaine BellamyMr. and Mrs. Harold BelmerHarvey Bender, MFTMr. Don BennettMs. Karen BennettBenton Custom CompanyMs. Sharon BergMs. Muffy BerryhillMr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Berryman

Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. BertoldiMs. Illa BesserminMr. and Mrs. Michael R. BeyerMs. Lynne BigelowMs. Colleen BighamMr. and Mrs. Glen N. BirenMr. and Mrs. David BishMr. and Mrs. Michael J. BlackBlackstone EnterprisesMr. and Mrs. Frank Blizman, Jr.Ms. Joanna BlomquistMr. and Mrs. Frank BlomquistMr. and Mrs. Griffin R. BloodhartMs. Lorraine BoesMr. and Mrs. Ronald BoeseMs. Barbara BoggsMs. Jill BolandMr. Paul BoltonMargaret Bomberg, Esq.Mr. and Mrs. Gerald BonnettMr. Stephen BorenMr. and Mrs. Kevin BorrorDr. Anthony BorschneckMr. and Mrs. Richard BosettiMs. Sandra A. BosettiDr. and Mrs. Jeff BosworthMr. and Mrs. Daniel BozzoMr. and Mrs. Richard BraakDr. and Mrs. Daniel BrannonMr. and Mrs. Robert BrennanMr. and Mrs. Ronald R. BresolinBresolin & CompanyMr. and Mrs. David A. BriggsMr. and Mrs. Michael G. BrodeurMs. Elizabeth BrooksMs. Claudia BrousseauMr. and Mrs. Robert Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Steve BuhlerMr. and Mrs. Paul BuntenMs. Debra BurgessMr. and Mrs. Kevin BurkeMr. and Mrs. Frank ButlerMr. Michael A. ButtonMs. Janet M. BuzziniMs. Karen L. CaldwellMs. Marilynn CamerloCindy M. CampbellMs. Faye CanaryMr. Donald A. Cangialosi and Mrs. Sonia OlsenFr. Keith CanterburyMr. and Mrs. Joe CaporussoMr. Anthony F. CardenasMs. Sharon M. CarleMr. and Mrs. Fritz CarlsonMs. Elizabeth K. CarlsonMr. and Mrs. Andrew CarlsonMr. and Mrs. Kurtis E. CarmanCarmona’s Appliance, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Ed CarpenterMr. and Mrs. Ted C. CarrMs. Aileen CarriereMr. and Mrs. George CarrollDan Catalano PaintingMr. Paul E. Caudill, Sr.Mr. Alfred CeladorMr. and Mrs. Scott ChalmersDr. and Mrs. Ronald ChambersMr. and Mrs. B.V. ChandramouliMs. Lana ChapinMr. and Mrs. Don Chapman

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A child attends the Pre-Open House for the Trinity County Family Resource Center

Trinity County volunteers help with the operation of the Family Resource Center

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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ChimentiMs. Patricia Chong ChaseMr. and Mrs. Jack M. ChurchillMs. Judith ChurchmanChurn Creek PharmacyMr. and Mrs. Ronald S. ClappMr. and Mrs. Neal ClarkDr. and Mrs. John ClarkMr. and Mrs. Ted H. ClarksonClass ActDr. and Mrs. Michael ClearyDr. and Mrs. Charles ClinkenbeardMr. and Mrs. Stanley E. CloneyMs. J. Marie CoakleyMr. and Mrs. Raymond A. CoapmanMr. and Mrs. Joe CokerMr. and Mrs. Robert ColeMr. and Mrs. Ronald ColeMs. Elizabeth ColemanCollier HardwareBrent V. Collins, D.D.S.Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. ColomboColor and LightMs. Lois ComingdeerMr. and Mrs. James ConnellMr. and Mrs. Gary ConnollyMr. and Mrs. Thomas P. ConnorsMr. and Mrs. Alfred J. ConnorsConroy Construction, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Daniel ConverseMr. and Mrs. David CookCook’s CustomsMrs. Joan CorbeauMr. and Mrs. Joseph CorbelliMs. Aimee CordeiroMs. Monica CordreyMr. and Mrs. Clayton CorlettMr. and Mrs. Robert CosindasCottonwood DrugsMr. and Mrs. Jerry CoughlinMs. Colleen CourtrightMr. and Mrs. Jim CoweeMs. Mary CoxCox Real Estate Consulting, Inc.Crane MillsMr. and Mrs. Lee CravenMs. Kathleen CreightonMr. and Mrs. Joseph CrestoMs. Michelle L. CridlebaughMr. and Mrs. Paul CriqueKaren Roy Crockett, Independent Beauty ConsultantMr. and Mrs. David CrossMr. and Mrs. John CroweMr. and Mrs. Rubin Cruse, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael CummingsMr. and Mrs. Stephen CuretonMr. and Mrs. Joe CurtoCurto Development CompanyD.H. Scott and CompanyMr. and Mrs. Salvatore D’AcquistoMr. and Mrs. Dennis DailyMs. Linda DarkerMr. and Mrs. Tom DautermanMr. Brent D. DayMs. Leona M. De ForestDr. and Mrs. Ramon De LeonMr. and Mrs. David S. DealeyMs. Margaret DeanFr. Benedict S. DeLeonMs. Camilla DelsidMr. and Mrs. Kevin DempseyDr. David L. DennisMr. Joseph D. DenzelMr. James DeSantisMs. Marjorie DialMr. and Mrs. Robert DickerMr. and Mrs. Bruce GrayDr. Margaret A. Dixon and Mr. Dan DixonMr. and Mrs. Tod DollingMr. and Mrs. Michael S. DominskiMr. and Mrs. Dennis DorenzoMs. Catherine DossMs. Wendy DrakeMs. Sandra DuboseMr. and Mrs. Harold DuchiMr. James R. DuckworthMr. and Mrs. Russ DuclosMr. and Mrs. Camilo DucusinMs. Judith DuerksDeacon and Mrs. Duane DufaultMr. and Mrs. DuffyMr. and Mrs. Robert DulakMs. Lorraine DumontDr. and Mrs. Donald C. DunbarMr. and Mrs. Loren DunlapMs. Nancy M. DunnMr. Roger A. DurantEagle’s Nest Aviation Services, L.L.C.Dr. and Mrs. Carl EbersoleMr. and Mrs. Robert Eckelbarger

Ms. Barbara EdingtonMr. Richard B. EdsallEdward Jones & CompanyHon. and Mrs. Anthony EdwardsMr. W. James EdwardsDr. Robert EgertJackie EideMs. Jessica EllingtonEmbrace Life Therapeutic HorsesMr. and Mrs. Dana EmersonMs. Krista EneleMs. Dorothy EppersonMr. and Mrs. Dave ErcolanoMs. Janice K. EricksonMr. and Mrs. John D. ErwinMr. Ken EstertagMr. and Mrs. Bill EvanhoeMr. and Mrs. Michael EvansExclusive BuildersExtravaganceMr. and Mrs. John FallettiMr. and Mrs. Willard E. FarleyMr. and Mrs. James V. FarmerMr. and Mrs. William L. FarrellMr. and Mrs. Robert V. FeasterMr. and Mrs. Wayne FerenzMr. and Mrs. Paul FerraiuoloMs. Linda FerrariMr. and Mrs. Doyle Fife, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Michael FigueroaMr. and Mrs. James FinsesMr. and Ms. Erik FintelMr. and Mrs. Clifford FisherMr. and Mrs. Chad FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. John FitzpatrickMs. Irene FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. Michael FlaneryMrs. Jane FlynnMs. Lois FolstadMs. Mary Alice ForbesForcella Wealth ManagementMr. and Mrs. Horace C. ForemanMr. and Mrs. Frank S. ForsethMr. and Mrs. Richard ForwardDr. and Mrs. Patrick FowlerGreg Francis Painting and DecoratingMr. and Mrs. Damien B. FrancoMr. and Mrs. Dick FranksStacey D. Frase, R.V.T.Mr. and Mrs. James H. FreemanMr. and Mrs. Dennis R. FreemanDr. and Mrs. Jed FreemanMr. Jacob FreilichMr. and Mrs. Kirk L. FreitasMs. Erna FriedebergMr. and Mrs. Edward J. FritschMr. and Mrs. Melvin FrostMr. and Mrs. Joe A. GallegosMs. Gabriel GarciaMr. and Mrs. Stephen GarfieldMr. and Mrs. Jeff GarrettMr. Jeffrey Meith and Ms. Yvonne GarrettDr. and Mrs. David H. GasmanDr. and Mrs. Michael GasmanMr. and Mrs. Todd GaymanMr. Greg Gazda and Mrs. Margaret ReeceMr. and Mrs. Lou GerardMr. and Mrs. Ed GerlitsMr. and Mrs. Dean GermanoMr. and Mrs. Larry GermoneMr. and Mrs. Paul GervasiMr. Dan GhidinelliMr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. GibsonMr. C. Button GiffordMs. January GilesMr. Joe A. GirimonteMs. Katharine GleimMr. and Mrs. Ralph P. GliattoMs. Leslie GoldenMr. and Mrs. James GonzalezMs. Jenny A. GoodmanMs. Susan D. GoodwinMr. and Mrs. Hal E. GoodyearMr. and Mrs. Charles E. GoodyearMr. and Mrs. Dan GordonThomas Richard Goyne, CPAMr. and Mrs. Rick GoyneMr. and Mrs. Thomas Goyne, Jr.Mr. Michael J. Laware and Ms. Kathleen M. GraceMs. Patricia J. GraceMr. and Mrs. Lesley GrahamGraphic ImpressionsMs. Anne GrashoffMr. and Mrs. Harry GrashoffMr. Herman Gray and Mrs. Baukie Gray SluisMr. and Mrs. Richard GreenMr. and Mrs. James GreeneMs. JulieAnn GregoryMr. and Mrs. Edmund R. GrensDr. and Mrs. Marc GriffeyMs. Betty J. Griffin

Ms. Debbie GrindellMr. and Mrs. Roland J. GrishaberDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey GroligMr. and Mrs. Russell J. GrossMr. and Mrs. Dan GruberMr. and Mrs. Jose GuerraMr. and Mrs. Jacob E. GuterdingMr. and Mrs. Michael GuzmanMr. and Mrs. Rick HaakMr. and Mrs. Richard E. HaakeDr. and Mrs. Dean HadleyMs. Joanne HagusMr. and Ms. Greg J. HahnMr. and Mrs. David K. HahnMr. and Mrs. Dennis HalkidesMr. and Mrs. Robin HallMs. Marge HallHall’s Dental LabMr. and Mrs. Hubert T. HamiltonMr. and Mrs. Robert HammarMs. Lisa HancockMr. and Mrs. Larry HansenMs. Madge N. HardingMr. and Mrs. John W. HarkraderMr. and Ms. Richard W. HarveyMr. and Mrs. Edwin J. HaslerudHathaway & KsenzulakMr. and Mrs. Mickey HayesMr. Ronald Roth and Ms. Alma HayesMs. Sandra HayesMr. and Mrs. Gerald R. HaylerMr. Daniel P. HeleniakMs. Lisa HennMs. Janeene Herchold and Ms. Tana HercholdMs. Rose HernandezMr. and Mrs. Gene HersomMr. and Mrs. Edward Hersom, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Glen HettrickMr. and Mrs. Paul J. HillMr. and Mrs. Richard L. HillHilltop Development, Inc.Lauris L. HinerTina’s Interior Design ResourcesMs. Tina HitchcockMr. and Mrs. Paul HoeyMs. Sharon A. Hoffman-SpectorMr. and Mrs. Todd HoganDr. and Mrs. Russell HolpuchHoly Trinity Lutheran ChurchMr. and Mrs. Chris HooykaasMr. and Mrs. Charles L. HornbeckMr. and Mrs. Ron HowardM. Melanie Howell, Attorney at LawMs. Barbara A. HowellMr. and Mrs. Curtis HubbardMr. and Mrs. Henry J. HuberMr. and Mrs. Jim HuberHuber’s MasonryMr. Frank J. HuegelMs. Linda M. HughesMr. and Mrs. Benjamin HumphreyMr. and Mrs. Howard HungerfordMr. and Mrs. Keith HuntingMs. Sandra HusbandsMr. and Mrs. David HuscherMs. Mary-Kathryn HylandMs. Dorothy IagminInner Wheel of Redding EastMr. and Mrs. Jay JacksonMr. and Mrs. Gary M. JacksonJacque’s Creative Art & DesignMs. Cindy JamesMs. Linda JeeMr. and Mrs. Kirk JeffersonMs. Frances JenkinsMs. Meegan JesseeMr. Jose G. JimenezJindra’s Auto Service, Inc.Ms. Geneva JobeSenator and Mrs. Maurice JohannessenMr. and Mrs. Dan JohnsonMs. Louise JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Edward H. JoinerMr. and Mrs. Robert M. JonesMr. and Mrs. Charles JurinMr. and Mrs. Sami KaderMr. and Mrs. Henrik KarlssonMr. and Mrs. Raymond KassisMr. and Mrs. William C. KeepMr. David A. KehoeMr. and Mrs. Michael D. KellyThe Honorable and Mrs. Don KennedyMr. and Mrs. John S. KennyKerch RentalsKibler & Kibler ArchitectureFr. Michael KiernanMs. Lynn KingMr. and Mrs. Tim KingMs. Alma KinzleMr. and Mrs. Robert KirshnerMr. and Mrs. S. C. KisliaMs. Linda J. Kissee

Donor Acknowledgement (continued)Knights of Columbus #7260 AndersonKnights of Columbus Red BluffMs. Pamela H. KnocheMr. and Mrs. Scott R. KodaiMr. and Mrs. Gary J. KoehlerMr. and Mrs. Robert M. KornMr. and Mrs. John KostelecMs. Ruth Krause and Ms. Janet ErwinMr. Mike B. Krueger and Mrs. Joanne D. Pursell-KruegerMr. and Mrs. Robert H. KrumpeMr. and Mrs. John KsenzulakMs. Margaret Kudron-HarriesMr. and Mrs. Terry LaCroix, Jr.Ms. Anne O. LagorioMs. Peggy J. LairdMr. and Mrs. Richard LampMr. and Mrs. J. Warren LaneMr. and Mrs. Eugene C. LangMr. and Mrs. Richard A. LanierMr. and Mrs. Bill LarsenMr. and Mrs. John T. LawrenceFr. John LawrenceMs. Mary B. LayaMr. and Mrs. Sam Le CompteMr. and Mrs. Michael J. Le GueMs. Pattie LeeMr. and Mrs. Barrie LeeMr. and Mrs. Monty LeeMr. Paul LendmanDr. and Mrs. Rush LenrootMr. and Mrs. Jesus LeonMr. and Mrs. Troy LeonardLes Schwab Tire CenterMs. Jill LetendreMr. and Mrs. Gary A. LewisMr. Murray P. Lewis and Mrs. Sherry Locklear-LewisMr. and Mrs. Joe LimonesMr. and Mrs. Richard E. LinehanMs. Peggie R. LinvilleMr. Frederick LippmanMs. Veronica H. LlerenasMs. Terry LlewellynMs. Barbara LoehrMr. and Mrs. Marvin W. LohseMr. Chuck LohseMs. Dottie G. LongMr. and Mrs. Garry LonquistMr. and Mrs. Lee LopezMr. and Mrs. Glenn LoughlinMr. and Mrs. Thomas LoushineMs. Laura LovioMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. LoweMr. and Mrs. Paul L. LucasMr. and Mrs. Stanley LudwigMs. Annarae M. LuevanoMs. Gayle LunaMr. and Mrs. William R. Lund, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ronald LuttioMs. Kathy LytleMs. Martha MaciasMr. and Mrs. Larry MackMr. and Mrs. John MackeyDr. Anne MacRaeMr. and Mrs. Frank MaloonMr. and Mrs. Mitch MandinaMr. and Mrs. Mike MangasMr. and Mrs. Jacob R. MangasMs. Leslie MannDr. and Mrs. Dinesh S. MantriMs. Marie ManuelMr. and Mrs. Bob MarchiMarina Guest HomeMr. and Ms. George MarquezMr. and Mrs. Norman MartinMr. and Mrs. Ernest MartinMs. Danyela MasonMr. and Mrs. Al MassaMr. and Mrs. Robert MatrangaMr. Walter MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Ben MattoxMr. and Mrs. Alan E. MaxeyMr. and Mrs. John G. MaxwellMayers ArchitectureMs. Pamela A. Mc GowanMrs. Nelcine Mc KinnonMr. and Mrs. V. R. Mc PhersonMs. Victoria McArthurMr. and Mrs. Jack McAuliffeMr. Jonathan J. McCabeMr. and Mrs. Lon McCaslandMs. Sharon McClureMr. and Mrs. Cliford McCormickMr. and Mrs. Andrew McCurdyMr. Philip McGoohanMr. and Mrs. Mark D. McGowanMs. Alice McKinnaThe Honorable Sandra McLeanand Mr. Douglas KeisterMs. Kristin McNelisMr. and Mrs. Robert MedleyMr. and Mrs. John Meisner

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Mr. and Mrs. Les MelburgMr. and Mrs. Aldo L. MeneniMr. and Mrs. Charles MenoherMr. and Mrs. Henri MenteurMs. Danene R. MercillMercy Medical Center Mount ShastaMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. MeriwetherMr. Matthew MerlissMr. and Mrs. Robert MerrickMerry MaidsThe Metro Family - C.E.M. PropertiesMr. and Mrs. Robert MeurerMr. and Mrs. Ernie G. MicheliMr. and Mrs. Robert MichelsMr. and Mrs. Ken MilesMr. and Mrs. Paul R. MillerMs. Pamela S. MillerMs. Lindsay Miller ByrneMr. Jeffrey MillsMr. and Mrs. William V. MisslinMr. and Mrs. Gerald MitchellMr. and Mrs. Mike MogenMr. and Mrs. Thomas MoiseyMr. Richard J. MolinMs. Esther Montgomery and Ms. Nancy Montgomery-SchwerdtMr. and Mrs. James H. MooreMr. and Mrs. Jim L. MoravecMs. Anne MorganMs. Diane MorrisMr. and Mrs. Robert L. Morrison, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert MorrisonMr. and Mrs. Ed MorrisonMr. and Mrs. David MorrowMr. Teodoro MorzentiMr. and Ms. Geordie L. MosbargerMs. Peggy J. MosemanMr. and Mrs. Larry MossMr. and Mrs. Sixto MotaMr. and Mrs. Patrick MotyThe Rev. Dr. Ann MuirMr. and Mrs. Kyle MulhollandMs. M. MurdockMr. and Mrs. Dominick J. MurrayMr. Ken MurrayMrs. Connie Murray and Mr. Jim FreemonMr. and Mrs. Douglas MussmannMr. and Mrs. William MutchMs. Margaret L. MutoMr. Tristin M. MyersMr. and Mrs. Ron MygrantMs. Leenie NapierMr. and Mrs. Michael NealMrs. Lois NeelyMr. Robert NelsenMichael D. Nelson, D.D.S.Ms. Joy M. NelsonMs. Sally NelsonMr. and Mrs. Claude E. NelsonMr. and Mrs. Sam E. NelsonMs. Rita NessenMrs. Margo NeumanFr. Michael NewmanMs. Katherine NicholsMr. and Mrs. George W. NidrosMrs. Kim NiemerMr. Frank G. NigroMs. Diane NilssenMs. Andree NippeMr. and Mrs. Vernon NitcheyMr. and Mrs. Sidney L. NoblesNorth Valley BankMr. and Mrs. Richard NovelliDr. Eugene A. NutleyMs. Sue R. NyeMr. and Mrs. William B. NystromNystrom and Company, LLPMs. Patti ObrienMr. Bill OchoaMr. and Mrs. Wesley O’DellMr. and Ms. Paul C. OgdenMr. and Mrs. Thomas P. OglesbyMs. Mary L. O’GormanMs. Barbara O’KeeffeMs. Lilita L. OlbergMs. Katherine OldhamMs. Madeline OleaMr. and Mrs. Arleigh OliverL. H. Olson DrywallMs. Karin OrtliebMs. Rosemarie OrwigMr. and Mrs. Raphael B. OsterholtMr. and Mrs. Steve OttMr. and Mrs. Brent OwenMr. and Mrs. Bert OwensMrs. Dorothy PalfiniMr. and Mrs. Noel PalmerMs. Gloria B. PalmerDr. and Mrs. Gary ParmelyMr. and Mrs. S.H. ParsonsMr. and Mrs. Joseph PattenMr. Grant PaulsonMr. and Mrs. Michael W. PautzMr. and Mrs. Michael S. PavlikMr. and Mrs. Robert C. Payne, Jr.Dr. Jack A. PearsonMr. and Mrs. Allen PeckenpaughMr. and Mrs. Harry PedersenMs. Dorothy PedersonMr. and Mrs. Wallace Pedrotti

Ms. Kristen L. PeelMr. and Mrs. Charles PellicciMr. and Mrs. Paul E. PeloteMr. and Mrs. Randy PeltierMr. and Ms. Stephen J. PendergastMr. Robert PenkivichMr. and Mrs. Jim PerryMr. and Ms. Robert PerryMs. Connie M. PetersMr. and Mrs. Gerald G. PetersMrs. Anne K. PetersonEric Pettinger ConstructionMr. and Ms. David L. PhelpsMs. Pamela PittsPlastic Surgery Associates of ReddingMs. Carolyn M. PohlmeyerMr. Michael PohlmeyerMs. Teresa PooreMr. and Mrs. James J. PopePrecision BuildersPremier West BankLaw Offices of Presleigh & ArelMr. and Mrs. Rodney L. PrestonMr. and Mrs. Lee A. PriceMr. and Mrs. Tom PriceMs. Carla J. PrigmoreMs. Bette F. PrimroseMr. and Mrs. Archer PughMr. and Mrs. David PuliceMr. and Mrs. R. C. QuackenbushMr. and Mrs. Fred QuigleyMr. and Mrs. Wayne RaabeMr. and Mrs. John C. RaineyMr. Michael L. RamseyMr. and Mrs. Thomas RawsonMr. and Mrs. Dick ReaMr. and Mrs. Richard RecchiaRecord Searchlight Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Redden Redding Bank of Commerce Redding Cancer Treatment Center Redding Health Care Redding Lumber Transport, Inc. Redding Tents & Events Mr. Daniel J. Redfern Registration Express Group Mr. and Mrs. James V. Reimer Mr. and Mrs. Rick Reiser Mr. and Mrs. Vince Reiser Mrs. Marge Remedios Ronald L. Renard, M.D. Renew Ms. Ilene V. Renn Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Reynolds Ms. Diantha Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Dean Richards Dave Richardson Trucking Mr. and Mrs. Allan Richardson Ms. Karen L. Rickard Mr. and Mrs. Martin Riffel Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Riley RIP Corp USA Mr. and Mrs. David Robathan Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Robertson Mr. Robert L. Robinson Ms. Stephanie Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rogers Rolling Hills Casino Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ronda Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rooney Ms. Sheryl L. Roscoe Eric Ross Tile Co. Mr. and Mrs. Fred I. Rossetto Rousseau Resources, LLC Mr. and Mrs. William B. Rudemiller Mr. and Mrs. David J. Rudemiller Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rusch Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rush Ms. Jann Russell Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Rusting Charles W. Ryan, Real Estate Valuation Services Mr. Michael Ryan and Ms. Norma Valdez Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ryan Sacred Heart Women’s Guild Saint Nick’s Counter All Saints’ Episcopal Church Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Salter Ms. Bonnie Salyer Ms. Diana Sanchez Miss Morgan Sandhagen Mr. and Mrs. Phil Sawtelle Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Sbrocca Ms. Karen Schaefer Ms. Nona Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Scheuler T. A. Schmidt Photography Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Schoenstein Ms. Caroline E. Schreder Mr. and Mrs. Del Schulte Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schultz Ms. Laurel L. Schumacher Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Scott Scripps Howard Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James P. Seale Ms. Barbara Sebastian Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Seevers, Jr.

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AcknowledgementsDiocese of SacramentoBishop Jaime Soto

Catholic Charities of Sacramento, Inc., Board of DirectorsRev. Michael F. Kiernan, ChairDave Krotine; Deacon Michael Evans ; Sr. Judy Illig, IBVM ; Beth Mullen;Rev. Msgr. Brendan O’Sullivan

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc., Board of DirectorsDeacon David H. Gasman, M.D., Chairman of the Board;Lori Baxter; Deacon Jack Bullen; Fr. Keith Canterbury; Jane Flynn; Diane Gerard; Keith Hunting, CPA; John S. Kenny;Rev. Michael Kiernan; Kim Niemer; Sandy Pope;Sr. Maura Power; Margaret Remedios; Nancy Schultz;Deacon Stephen Schwartz, M.D.; Rev. William Stegall; & Vivien Willis

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc., Executive DirectorDonald C. Chapman

Butte County Advisory BoardNancy Fox; Debbie Gott; Tracy Guerra; Jenny Kasza; Jonathan McCabe; Stephen Schwartz, M.D.; & Edward Wrona

Shasta County Advisory BoardNadine Bailey; Candice Balma; Doris Blomquist; Mary D’Acquisto; Shanna Edkin;Sally Gifford; Sharon Greene; Tina Hitchcock; Mary Holpuch; Peggy Kenny; Valerie Lee; Jill Letendre; Deacon Mike Mangas; Gretchen Melburg; Ray Merlo, M.D.; Robin Merlo; Margaret Mygrant; Allan Richardson; Bonnie Sharp; Carla Shiner; Sara Sundquist; Tamara Trindade; Amelia Ward; Martha Wiebelhaus; & Liz Zaharris

Siskiyou County Advisory BoardCarol Churchill; Brenda Duchi; Deacon Duane Dufault; Pat Hayes; Joy Bennett Hill; Rev. John Lawrence; Madeline Olea; and Vivien Willis

Tehama County Advisory BoardDeacon Jack Bullen; Jane Flynn; Kristie Flynn; Sr. Gloria Heese; Claire Heffernan; Sr. Pat Manoli; Verdine Mertens; Anne Owens; Ryan Sale; Sam Shurtleff, Phd.; Fernando Villegas; & Doreen Wysocki

Trinity County Advisory BoardCynthia Angell; Fr. Keith Canterbury; Ann Hoey; Paul Hoey; Anne Lagorio; & Diane Nilssen

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(Court Appointed Special Advocate)

Information MeetingJUNE 25, 2009 • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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“Volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children.”

1. Donate Diapers & Training Pants of Any Size (we are especially in need of diaper sizes 2–5).

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