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Christmastime at NVCSSVolume 4 • Issue 2 • Winter 2007

Christmastime at NVCSS has been synonymous with Adopt-A-Family since 1992 when this giving program began in Shasta County. Over the past fifteen years Adopt-A-Family has grown and developed. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of donors, in 2006 gifts were delivered to over 1,000 families in Butte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity Counties.

Families featured in the Adopt-A-Family program are people who are struggling for a variety of reasons and can use a helping hand. There have been donors who have come in to tell us that once they received Adopt-A-Family gifts, and when their circumstances improved, they became excited to give back and adopt families of their own. NVCSS therapists and case managers, as well as community service providers, referred families based on the family’s level

of need. All service providers encouraged the parent(s) of the families to list needs for every member of the family - including themselves, because everyone needs a special lift at Christmastime.

Donors are individuals, extended families, businesses or organizations. They can adopt one person or many families. If a donor has a

heart that is bigger than his or her pocketbook, small

donations are welcome. “Even though these people will never meet, you can almost feel a connection between our donors and the family they’ve adopted”, says Karen Schaefer, the Shasta County Adopt-A-

Family coordinator. “Once the donor has spent time reading the family scenario, shopping for their gifts, and delivering them to the agency, it’s as if they’ve gotten to know them personally. Our donors often want to show our staff the items they’ve purchased and discuss the positive experience they’ve had.”

An update for 2007 is that for the first time all adoptions were made on-line for all counties using internet access. At www.nvcss.org, any potential donor could click on the Adopt-A-Family link to view referred families. Drop down menus offered a flexible and convenient way to choose the preferred county and the most appropriate family size to adopt. Directions on the website were easy to follow. Family scenarios were featured to help donors select the family that they could anonymously adopt.

Thank you to all who extended the joy of Christmastime to a family in need this year.

Happy Holidays!

Update

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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 three times a year. If you would like to be removed from this mailing list, please call the main office at 530.241.0552.

Non-Discrimination Notice: Northern Valley Catholic Social Service adheres to an equal opportunity policy for all persons seeking admission and treatment as clients. This facility does not discriminate because of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or religion. For further information or to file a complaint, contact the Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Quality Assurance Officer at 530.241.0552.

TABLE of CONTENTS

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

Regional News ...............................3

Butte & Glenn Counties ................6

Shasta County ................................7

Siskiyou County .............................8

Tehama County .......................... 8-9

Save the Date ..............................10

Wish Lists .....................................10

Donor Acknowledgement ...........11

From the Executive Director

Dear Friends,As we embrace yet another holiday season, it is truly amazing how much joy and giving surrounds the offices of Northern Valley Catholic Social Service. We are blessed by the generosity of our donors, volunteers, employees, and the community! The events including Magic of Christmas and Adopt-a-Family prove that the Mission of NVCSS is in full force. Once again we partnered with Redding Rotary, the Breakfast Lion’s Club, and St. Vincent De Paul to help families celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with food baskets, as we prepare for the upcoming Christmas holidays.

We are astounded by the blessings that are given freely and with love each year during the holiday season, and these incredible “gifts” of volunteer time, donations, and funds allow NVCSS to continue to serve our communities during the holidays and throughout the year.

Thank you for making the holidays brighter and we wish you a blessed 2008!

Sincerely,

Don Chapman, CPAExecutive Director

“The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing other’s loads and

supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas.”

- W. C. Jones

“May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, The gladness of Christmas give you hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you love.”

- Author Unknown

Jan Maurer Watkins came to NVCSS in 1993 to manage the housing programs. She was quickly promoted to the position of Deputy Director and in 1995 accepted the position of Executive Director, the second one in the agency’s history. In September 2007 Jan left the agency with a legacy of having developed a stronger organization with incredible community support in six North State counties. When she began as Executive Director, NVCSS had 70 employees and an annual budget of four million dollars. With a solid vision of the capabilities of staff and an extremely supportive Board of Directors, Jan directed the growth of the agency so that when she left there were 125 employees and an annual budget that had doubled. Under her guidance NVCSS continued as a flourishing organization that expanded and built a strong reputation for addressing unique community needs.

Jan’s varied background served her well. She has an undergraduate Degree in Art and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She worked with the VISTA Volunteer Organization and spent a number of successful years with the City of Redding. Her knowledge of finance, administration, mental health issues, and housing were the building blocks of agency growth during her years as Executive Director. She helped develop 241 apartment units for special needs individuals in Shasta, Butte and Tehama Counties. She was critical to the establishment of new programs such as the new NVCSS Second Home wellness center, the CASA programs in Butte and Glenn Counties, and the Home Help for Hispanic Mothers program in Tehama County, the

Quotes about Jan:WISDOM - Jan was for us at NVCSS a leader of vision, wisdom, and stability. With these qualities we have been able to accomplish marvelous things for hurting and needful people in the North State. I have a great respect, appreciation, and admiration for her.

David H. Gasman, M.D. Chairman of the NVCSS Board

Jan Maurer Watkins is a very decent, kind, and generous person. It was a joy to work with her and experience her compassion and commitment to the works of charity. She did an outstanding job as Director of Northern Valley Catholic Social Service. I have good memories of personal conversations and her excellent leadership in the various boards on which she served.

Rev. Michael Kiernan Chairman and Executive Director, Catholic Charities of Sacramento, Inc.

I worked with Jan when I was the Executive Director of the Shasta County Women’s Refuge and really watched her take what was already a very important and successful organization and make it even stronger and more important to the community than it already was. She expanded the programs and did it with real integrity and expertise. Jan has been a real asset to this community and I very much appreciate the work she did with us at the Women’s Refuge.

Mary Stegall Mayor, City of Redding

“Exemplary” describes Jan’s service to Northern Valley Catholic Social Service and the entire north state. Her dedication and commitment to the community are unsurpassed, and she will be sorely missed by everyone. We wish Jan the very best in her new venture.

Sandy Pope NVCSS Board Member

NVCSS Bids Farewell to Executive Director

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where

there is no path and leave a trail.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Regional News

Jan Maurer Watkins, MSW

expansion of the Adopt-A-Family Program, and the Counseling Program in Siskiyou County. Jan made her vision a reality and her vision did not end with her leaving. Before she left she introduced staff and Board members to the idea of focusing on long-range planning 50 years into the future in order to keep our services available for our communities’ children and grandchildren. NVCSS staff and supporters are truly thankful for the passion Jan has held for this agency and the individuals it serves, and wish her the very best in her new position with the City of Napa.

NVCSS Bids Farewell to Executive Director(continued from page 3)

Quotes about Jan (continued):Jan’s commitment to our mission, combined with her skill at planning for present and future needs has been impressive. She has fostered a true spirit of ecumenism at NVCSS that is greatly respected in the North State. I will miss her dedication and vision. Thank you, Jan!

Diane Gerard NVCSS Board Secretary

Jan was one of the major reasons that, when an appointment to the NVCSS Board was offered, I readily accepted. Under Jan’s leadership of a very dedicated staff, I watched the Agency’s programs grow throughout the six county area served by NVCSS. Growth was apparent not only in the number and variety of programs offered, but more importantly in serving more and more of those in need. We all, staff, Board members, the community and those who have and continue to receive the various services offered by the Agency, owe Jan a great deal of gratitude for her 13+ years of dedicated service to the Agency and the people we serve.

Dick Green NVCSS Board Treasurer

I always feel I should start any comment I make about Jan in this way: In her very capable, quiet, caring, compassionate way Jan led NVCSS to become one of the best and most important and effective agencies in far northern California while remaining one of the most humble human beings I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her.

Bonnie Sharp NVCSS Advisory Board Chair

“Very great change starts from very small conversations, held among people who care... based on passion and a sense of hope.” -Margaret Wheatley The above quote has always exemplified, to me, how Jan lives her life, and how she gives the rest of us hope.

Karen Bennett Personal Friend

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Regional News

There are several planned giving options:The information provided is general in nature and not intended as legal advice. You may wish to consult with an attorney or tax advisor to determine which giving opportunity is best for you.

BEQUESTS - Leaving a legacy for NVCSS through your will

ChariTaBlE rEmaindEr TrUSTS - Great giving tool for those with significantly appreciated assets

ChariTaBlE lEad TrUSTS - For donors who exceeded annual limits for income tax deductions on charitable giving

nVCSS aS BEnEfiCiary - Make a significant gift without dipping into your estate’s capital

GifTS of ProPErTy/rEal ESTaTE - Gifts of appreciated property can be given to NVCSS through a will or living trust

Estate Planning - Planned GivingMaking a planned gift may help you achieve specific financial goals, such as reducing or eliminating certain tax liability. Giving to NVCSS in this way is also a meaningful approach to carry forward the Agency’s mission to reach out effectively in care and love to serve the unmet needs of all people in our community. We would be glad to discuss any planned giving option with you - with confidentiality and without obligation.

Please contact us for more information: Jake Mangas, Fund Development Director, 247-3340 phone, jmangas@nvcss.org

Butte office bids farewell to Jan Maurer Watkins, MSW

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision

into reality.”-Warren Bennis

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NVCSS Receives Fundraising Award at the Bidwell MansionThe Butte, Glenn and Tehama County NVCSS offices raised $26,500 through the First Annual “Annie B’s Community Drive” directed by the North Valley Community Foundation. Thanks to this outpouring of generosity, NVCSS was honored with the “Excellence in Fundraising Award” at the philanthropic celebration held at the Bidwell Mansion in Chico on October 13th.

More than 100 participating non-profit organizations raised a collective $787,000 between August 15th and October 11th. Money raised received a 14% challenge grant matched by local businesses and individuals as added incentive to generate generous giving. “This is a great boost to the programs and services in Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties,” according to Jake Mangas, NVCSS Fund Development Director. He stated that he was very pleased with the response from agency supporters.

If you would like to learn more about ways you can make a positive difference at NVCSS, please call Jake Mangas at (530) 247-3340.

Regional NewsNVCSS Receives Mark of Distinction in National Peer Review Training for the Mentoring Children of Prisoners ProgramSince 2003 the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (MCP) has provided a regional approach to assisting agencies that provide mentoring services to children who have a parent or other significant adult in prison or a correctional institution. The local program currently serves families in Shasta, Siskiyou, Butte, Tehama, and Trinity Counties. Ninety children ages 4 to 17 are currently benefiting from the care and concern of a local mentor.

The federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, awards three-year grants to organizations that will carry out activities under the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Grant Program. Continuation of funding is subject to satisfactory performance with current goals and objectives and compliance with Administration for Children and Families (ACF) grant terms and conditions. In October 2006, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) was pleased to receive another round of funding for this national program

One of the requirements of the Mentoring Program is to be reviewed by an outside source. Due to the unique challenges of this program, the Administration for Children and Families and the National Resource Center for Youth Services developed a peer monitoring system. The process was recently piloted, and peers have participated as subject matter “experts” throughout the development of the system.

A peer training was planned in coordination with the University of Oklahoma in order to implement this review process. NVCSS was honored to be selected to participate as a “Peer Reviewer” out of approximately 230 grantees nationwide. Deborah Tompkins, the NVCSS MCP Program Coordinator, was chosen to attend the training in Tulsa, Oklahoma this past September with twenty other program representatives from across the country. Tompkins stated, “It was truly a privilege to represent this federally-funded program and assist in a newly designed program evaluation method.” Within the next two years, Deborah will use this training as she travels to several states to review fellow grantees of the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program.

The peer review process will be instrumental in strengthening the existing Mentoring Program, and is a remarkable achievement for NVCSS and the partner agencies involved in this significant regional project.

Deborah Tompkins

Second Annual NVCSS Client Survey Completed in 2007Each NVCSS office offered a Client Satisfaction Survey to clients in September 2007 in English and Spanish. Agency-wide there were 114 responses, approximately the same number of responses received in 2006. Responses were overwhelmingly positive on all eight questions. The questions and the combined percentages of “strongly agree” and “agree” responses are:

Percentage of Survey Statement Answers in Agreement

1. Staff at the reception desk are helpful. 97%

2. The staff person who works most closely with me is easy to talk with. 96%

3. The staff person who works most closely with me is knowledgeable. 98%

4. My NVCSS appointments are at a convenient location. 93%

5. My appointments are at convenient times. 93%

6. Services were easy to sign up for. 96%

7. The services I have received have been helpful. 96%

8. I would recommend NVCSS services to others. 97%

What our clients think is important to all NVCSS staff. Results of these surveys are included with all other considerations whenever budgets, trainings, and services are evaluated, modified and/or created. NVCSS thanks all survey participants for their valuable input.

A Program of North Valley Community Foundation

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Counties

Butte & GlennCounties

Jarvis Gardens to Celebrate Open House

The Jarvis Gardens Open House is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 2001 Notre Dame Boulevard, Chico , CA 95928

For more information, contact Bob Michels at the Butte County Office

530.345.1600

NVCSS will Construct Affordable Housing for People with Mental

Illness in Butte CountyThe U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development recently awarded NVCSS a $1,329,500 Section 811 fund reservation to construct a ten unit apartment complex for persons with persistent mental illness. The City of Chico has again provided critical support to NVCSS by approving $900,000 for land acquisition and development costs associated with the project. This is part of the City Council’s continuing commitment to developing affordable housing in Chico. The complex will be conveniently located on Rio Lindo Avenue just blocks from mental health services. Butte County Department of Behavioral Health has committed to supporting tenants by ensuring the availability of supportive services.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) ProgramHistory & Overview of the CASA Program (CASA website)

In 1977, a Seattle judge conceived the idea of using trained community volunteers to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. So successful was this program that soon judges across the country began utilizing citizen advocates. In 1990, the US Congress encouraged the expansion of CASA programs with passage of the Victims of Child Abuse Act.

Today, CASA has grown to a network of more than 50,000 volunteers that serve 225,000 abused and neglected children through 900+ local program offices nationwide. Advocates, also known as volunteer guardians ad litem in some jurisdictions, are appointed members of the court. Judges rely on the information these trusted advocates present.

A Letter from a CASA child:“Joe” has been assigned to Susan since October, 2001. When her sister was adopted and she was not, Susan, understandably, suffered anger and depression. Her resulting behaviors caused many changes of placement. This did not provide the stable environment she needed to be able to address her problems so that she could grow up to be a happy, successful young woman. Joe followed her and kept in contact with her through it all. He worked closely with the social worker to assure that Susan got the services she needed. She is now with a great family who seem to know how to work with distressed young girls. “Joe” cannot see her as regularly as he used to but keeps in contact by phone and letters.

To: My Friend From: A Friend

Hi Joe,

How are you? I haven’t heard from you for a while till now that I got your nice letter.

I just wanted you to know how thankful I am and was to have you as my CASA worker. I realize that all those times you visited me or talked with me over the phone, I was always rude or selfish in some way and I’m so sorry.

And now that I actually think about it, you were more than my CASA worker, you were “My Friend” and always will be. I’m so thankful for having you in my life. It’s too bad I never took the time to realize that before. I would love to spend time with you whenever you have a chance. You taught me so much!

Thank you. You just made me realize how immature, rude, selfish and stupid I am for not appreciating everything you have done for me.

You have no idea how great I feel right now that you are still willing to contact me after how I have treated you.

You are a sweet, loving man! And I love you for that! XOXOXOXOXO

Love Always, Susan

CountyNVCSS Butte & Glenn Main Office, 10 Independence Cir, Chico, CA 95973-0210 • (530) 345-1600 • (800) 339-8336

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A New Start for a New LifeGirl Scout Chooses NVCSS as Service Site

The Shasta County Teen Services Department was honored to be chosen by Laney Quigley as her service site to earn her Gold Award for the Girl Scouts of America. For several months last summer, Laney worked more than 100 hours putting together a proposal of her project “A New Start for A New Life”. Laney solicited donations in the local community by personal asks and by visiting garage sales. She also searched online through various websites.

Once Laney obtained donations, she assembled beautiful packages for the clients and their infants. She assembled twenty bags for the teen mothers. Each bag included baby items such as diapers, wipes, powder, lotion, a rattle, a bottle, and a blanket.

Even after the project was completed, Laney continued to bring in containers filled with baby clothes and handmade blankets that had been donated to the clients.

Laney researched the TAPP and Cal-Learn programs that she helped, took the time to speak to people in the community about the programs and the cause that she was supporting, then she volunteered more than 18 hours in the Shasta County Teen Services office assisting staff to organize the Resource Library. Laney is truly an amazing teen volunteer. Her commitment to do something good for her community is appreciated in a very big way.

Thank you Laney!

NVCSS Celebrated Mental Illness Awareness Week

The second week in October marked the nation’s “Mental Illness Awareness Week” (MIAW). The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Shasta County invited NVCSS to collaborate with them in the celebration. NVCSS was pleased to participate by offering a tour of its apartment complexes built to serve individuals with persistent mental illness and by hosting its second annual Sierra Center Art Show.

The Art Show was held on the evening of October 11th at the Shasta County NVCSS site. Over 100 pieces of art were featured including abstract paintings, sewing projects, handmade checkerboards, and gift boxes which were created by consumers and friends. The Center also developed a cookbook entitled K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Soups and More and offered samples from the cookbook throughout the evening. Cookbooks ($10.00 each) and handmade gift boxes ($1.00 each) are still available for sale in the Shasta County NVCSS reception area. Sierra Center staff are very thankful to everyone who made it possible to hold the second annual Art Show. By sharing the treasures and talents of Sierra Center participants, the event was able to showcase the empowering role that art plays in a person’s recovery.

At the MIAW banquet held on October 9th at the Holiday Inn, keynote speaker Capt. Don Van Buskirk of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department, presented an honoree plaque award to the NVCSS Sierra Center Day Rehabilitation program. The Mental Illness Awareness Week Committee gave the award in recognition of Sierra Center’s “… exemplary effort to provide outstanding support and services for mental health consumers and their families.”

ShastaCounty

Laney Quigley assembled twenty bags for the teen mothers.

Merry ChristmasNVCSS!

Shasta County and Regional Offices, 2400 Washington Ave, Redding, CA 96001-2832 • (530) 241-0552 • (800) 846-1451

Siskiyou

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CountyCounty

Hearts & Hope TeaFebruary 9, 2008 marks the 2nd Annual “Hearts & Hope Tea” fundraiser in Siskiyou County. The Mount Shasta Resort is the perfect setting for this elegant event where guests are treated to special blend teas, a variety of tea sandwiches and bite-sized desserts. Specially designed table centerpieces will be raffled and guests can participate in the silent auction.

Tickets cost $25.00 per person or $200 for a table of eight. If you would like to purchase a ticket, host a table or help with planning this event, please contact Kelly Larivee in the Siskiyou Office at 530.841.1783, ext. 101.

Hearts &Hope Tea

TehamaCounty

The Corning Family Resource Center (CFRC) is pleased to be invited to develop a first proposal with the S. H. Cowell Foundation based in San Francisco. The S.H. Cowell Foundation works to improve the lives of children in making grants and providing support to strengthen families and communities. On October 10th and 11th four team members from the Foundation came to the Corning community for a site visit, to learn what it’s like to live here.

We started off with introductions and heartwarming stories, while a delicious luncheon of Mole Jaliscience was served and prepared by volunteers from Home Help for Hispanic Mothers. They enjoyed a Robozo (shawl) fashion show with a display of hand sewn apparel, crocheted and knitted items and beaded jewelry all made by our clientele. Camilla Delsid, Tehama County Director, conducted a PowerPoint presentation of the CFRC in action and points of interest around our town. Then they walked over to West Street K-5 School and observed the Safe Education and Recreation for Rural Families (SERRF) after-school program and new computer lab. The next

morning we gave them the tour of the town in a small yellow school bus. Upon arriving back, the Cowell team was joined by community stakeholders for lunch and a meeting moderated by Steve Kelish, Corning Unified Elementary School District (CUESD) superintendent. The Cowell team invited us to share what our dreams were for our community and how we would make them happen.

Now we have fulfilled the criteria for their place-based grantmaking approach so we will move forward with exploring grant opportunities with specific projects... our dreams. Our next step is working with Cowell to make a proposal for the Family Resource Center grant. The Cowell team will make a recommendation and seek approval for funding from their Board of Directors. If their Board approves the request, they would start working with our partners as well on developing other complementary proposals.

S.H. Cowell Foundation Visits Tehama Office

NVCSS Red Bluff Family Resource Center & Tehama Main Office, 220 Sycamore St, Ste 101, Red Bluff, CA 96080-3453 • (530) 528-8066 • (888) 797-7233

NVCSS Siskiyou County Main Office, 1515 S Oregon St, Yreka, CA 96097-3475 • (530) 841-1783

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TehamaCounty

Independent Living Skills Program Receives Assistance From Red Bluff Soroptomist Club

The Red Bluff Soroptimist Club assisted four Independent Living Program (ILP) participants by giving care packages to each girl. Each of these young women prepared a wish list where they requested items they needed to live independently as they left the foster care system to live on their own and attend college.

The Soroptomist Club assembled the care packages with items such as laundry soap, school supplies, snacks, sheets, towels, and vitamins. The ILP girls loved their gifts and wrote thank you cards to the Soroptomist Club.

If you would like to make a donation or have any questions regarding the Tehama County ILP Program, please contact Katie Fintel, ILP Coordinator @ 530.528.7940.

Sewing Classes Offered at Corning Family Resource Center

Donna Ester models a dress made from material

donated specifically to the sewing class that

meets every Monday. Beading classes are held

once per month. For more information, please

contact Carol Curry at 530.528.8069.

Dona Ester teaches the students how to make their own patterns.

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Donor Acknowledgement

Save the Date Wish ListsBuTTE COuNTy

• Jarvis Gardens Open House, Jan. 17, 1-3 pm, Chico

• Casablanca, Mar. 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m., Chico

SHASTA COuNTy

• Morning in May, May 3, 2008 Riverview Country Club, Redding

• FKCE Classes: Jan. 17, 2008, Jill Molli – “Conscious Discipline” Conference, Redding

Feb. 21, 2008, Lorraine Fox Conference – “Bonding: Through the Eyes of A Child”

March/April 2008 – Date TBA, Beth Thomas Conference – “Attachment Disorder”

SISKIyOu COuNTy

• Hearts & Hope Tea, Feb. 9, 2008, Mt. Shasta Resort

REGIONAL

• Volunteer Appreciation – April 2008

BuTTE COuNTy

• Teen Services - Baby clothes and equipment, gift cards

SHASTA COuNTy

• A Second Time Around - Cameras (35 mm and digital), Power tools, Gardening tools

• Clothes that Work - Interview quality maternity clothing, men’s work boots, office attire for men, including shirts, ties and jackets (preferably modern styles), scrubs, a “sandwich” style notice board for the exterior of the store

• Laurel Glen - Arts & crafts supplies

• Sierra Center - Art supplies, toiletries, yMCA memberships

• Teen Services - Baby clothes and equipment, gift cards

SISKIyOu COuNTy

• Coffee table for lobby

TEHAMA COuNTy

• Family Resource Center - Non-perishable foods and paper products, beading supplies, washable toys for children 0-6 years

Look for the new NVCSS website at www.nvcss.org which was launched on December 1, 2007.

There is a modern look and feel with photographs, vivid colors, and up-to-date program highlights and event information!

An additional feature is the “Donate Now” button, which allows online donations for NVCSS. The first day of the website launch, we were delighted to receive a donation through this new avenue!

Thanks to Steven Boles, MIS Manager for NVCSS and Sher Barber, Deputy Director, for their expertise and assistance with this project!

NVCSS Launches New Website!

NVCSS participates in the 2007 Redding Christmas Parade with teens from the

Greater Redding Area Catholic Youth Ministry promoting the AAF Program.

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Donor AcknowledgementCash contributions from donors help increase the quality of services provided. In this volume, NVCSS is recognizing all cash donors who contributed from July 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007. 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.

Mr. & Mrs. Paul AllebachAmerican Specialty Punch Corp.Anderson Lions ClubMs. Nell ArmitageMr. & Mrs. Mark AromgidaDr. Susan P. Bailey & Mr. Stephen G. BaileyMr. Elton BaileyMr. & Mrs. Rudy BalmaMs. Candace BalmaMs. Sher BarberMr. Doug Barker & Mr. Woody BarkerMs. A. Elaine BellamyMr. Bruce BentonBlue Shield CaresMs. Lorraine BoesMs. Jill BolandDr. Anthony BorschneckMs. Nancy BragaMs. Cori BrimhallMs. Alexandra A. BruunDeacon Jack Bullen Mr. & Mrs. Don ChapmanMr. Cody ClarkMr. & Mrs. Thomas P. ConnorsCox Real Estate Consulting, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Michael CummingsMr. & Mrs. Bruce GrayMr. Don DouttMr. & Mrs. Russ DuclosDr. & Mrs. Brian S. EdkinMs. Rose EhrlichMs. Dalila EstradaMr. & Mrs. Michael EvansMs. Bettee EverettMs. Leslie FinchMr. & Ms. Erik FintelMr. & Mrs. John FitzpatrickMrs. Jane FlynnMrs. Barbara FogartyForcella Wealth ManagementRobert J. Frank Construction, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Chris FreedMs. Erna FriedebergFrozen Gourmet, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. David H. GasmanDr. & Mrs. Michael GasmanMr. & Mrs. Lou GerardGifford ConstructionMs. Laura GoreMr. & Mrs. Gerasimos GrayMr. & Mrs. James GreeneMs. JulieAnn GregoryMr. & Mrs. Roland J. Grishaber

Jeffrey W. Grolig, M.D., Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey GroligMr. & Mrs. Kent GrossH & H Electric Co.Halls’ Dental LabMs. Lisa HancockDr. Robert Hansen & Ms. Kathryn SvobodaMr. & Mrs. Larry HarrisMr. & Mrs. Joshua T. HermsmeyerMs. Marta HetlandMr. & Mrs. Steven HillesheimMs. Tina HitchcockDr. & Mrs. Russell HolpuchMr. & Mrs. Jim HuberMr. Frank J. HuegelMr. & Mrs. John HumphreyMs. Linda JeeMs. Geneva JobeMr. & Mrs. Dan JohnsonMr. David JonesMr. & Mrs. Dennis KavertMr. & Mrs. John S. KennyMr. & Mrs. Ken KnightenMr. & Mrs. Michael J. Le GueMr. & Mrs. James LeeMs. Veronica H. LlerenasMr. Del LockwoodMr. & Mrs. Dan LymanMr. & Mrs. Jacob R. MangasMr. & Mrs. Mike MangasDr. & Mrs. Dinesh S. MantriMr. & Mrs. Gilbert MasdenMr. Walter MatthewsMrs. Nelcine Mc KinnonMr. & Mrs. Robert McGillMr. & Mrs. Robert MedleyMr. Robert MeissnerMs. Melissa MendoncaMercy Medical CenterMr. & Mrs. Robert MichelsMs. Lou Ann MillerMr. & Mrs. Douglas F. MorrisMs. Dianne MoseMs. Lilo MoseMr. & Mrs. Ron MunkMrs. Connie Murray & Mr. Jim FreemonMs. Christina NewtonNorth Valley BankMs. Darlene NorwoodDr. Eugene A. NutleyMr. & Mrs. Stuart OlsonPalo Cedro Church of ChristMr. & Ms. Stephen J. Pendergast

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Acknowledgementsdiocese of SacramentoBishop William K. WeigandCoadjutor Bishop Jaime Soto

Catholic Charities of Sacramento, inc., Board of directorsRev. Michael Kiernan, Chairman and Executive DirectorJeannette Boltz, Ph.D.; Mike Evans; David Krotine; & Bill White

northern Valley Catholic Social Service, inc., Board of directorsDavid H. Gasman, M.D., Chairman of the Board;Lori Baxter; Jane Flynn; Diane Gerard;Richard Green; Keith Hunting, CPA; John S. Kenny;Rev. Michael Kiernan; Sandy Pope;Sr. Maura Power; Margaret Remedios; Nancy Schultz;Stephen Schwartz, M.D.; & Rev. William Stegall

northern Valley Catholic Social Service, inc., Executive directorDon Chapman, CPA

Butte County advisory BoardJerry Converse, Ph.D.; Nancy Fox; Debbie Gott; Tracy Guerra; Jenny Kasza; Ann Prater, Thom Randle; Stephen Schwartz, M.D.; & Edward Wrona

Glenn County advisory BoardRaquel Krach, Trish Saint-Evens, & Lynton Smith

Shasta County advisory BoardCandace Balma; Doris Blomquist; Mary D’Acquisto; Shanna Edkin;Linda Galiotto; Sally Gifford; Sharon Greene; Tina Hitchcock; Mary Holpuch;Peggy Kenny; Valerie Lee; Deacon Mike Mangas; Gretchen Melburg; Ray Merlo, M.D.; Robin Merlo; Margaret Mygrant; Bonnie Sharp; Carla Shiner; Sara Sundquist;Amelia Ward; Martha Wiebelhaus; & Liz Zaharris

Siskiyou County advisory BoardCarol Churchill, Deacon Duane Dufault, Joy Bennett Hill, Rev. John Lawrence, Madeline Olea, & Vivien Willis

Tehama County advisory BoardJack 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

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