ANNIE B's NOTICE: You can make donations through the Annie B's Community Drive from August 1 - September 30. Participating nonprofits WILL NOT be listed online after Sept. 30th unless they are year round clients of NVCF.

Human Services

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

• AIDS Clinical Trials ( Info

  • Field of Service: Saving Lives
  • Mission Statement: To promote education and awareness regarding solutions for the physical body effected with HIV/AIDS; to live a healthy virus-free life.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To conduct the HIV/AIDS clinical trials.

  :: Contact

  • Katy Warren
  • Phone: 530-345-5494
  • Email: katy _at_ bakhye _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 8 Chico, CA 95973

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• Anduril Fund ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Anonymous W Endowment Fund ( Info

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

  :: Contact

  • NVCF
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Anonymous W Fund ( Info

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

  :: Contact

  • NVCF
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• ARC Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Development Disabilities
  • Mission Statement: The mission of the Arc is to ensure the opportunity for persons with developmental disabilities to choose and realize goals, which advance and enhance their quality of life.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

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

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• ARC of Butte County ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Caminar Endowment Fund ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Catalyst Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention
  • Mission Statement: To prevent and reduce the incidence of domestic violence in Butte and Glenn Counties by intervening in the cycle of violence through crisis intervention and community education.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment income to support operations

  :: Contact

  • Anastacia Snyder
  • Phone: 343-7711
  • Email: als _at_ catalystdvservices _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Chico Community Shelter Partnership Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services For Homeless
  • Mission Statement: To provide shelter and related assistance to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment income to augment operations

  :: Contact

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

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• Chico Peace and Justice Center ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Chico Police Department Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services, Community Services
  • Mission Statement: The mission of this Foundation is to provide funding to support programs, projects and operations of the Chico Police Department.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530-891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Club Stairways Foundation ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Community Connections Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To inspire and enrich those in need in Northern California
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Filled backpacks for CPS

  :: Contact

  • Diane Knight
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 8 Chico Ca 95973

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• DCF -Durham Memorial Hall Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: To improve the Durham Community Hall for the American Legion and other community people to use.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To enlarge the kitchen and meeting room and make it more user friendly.

  :: Contact

  • Casey Sohnrey
  • Phone: 893-2517
  • Email: gcsohnrey _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: Box 336, Durham, CA 95938

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• DCF- Durham Volunteer Fire Department ( Info

  • Field of Service: Community Services
  • Mission Statement: Dedicated to serving the community through fire protection and in medical emergencies with dedication and ongoing training.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Equipment to further enhance our medical and firefighting abilities.

  :: Contact

  • David Kelly
  • Phone: 891-2788
  • Email: bcfco45 _at_ gmail _dot_ com
  • Address: Box 86, Durham, CA 95938

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• Developmental Disabilities Sports Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Youth Sports
  • Mission Statement: To provide financial support to athletic programs and projects that serve people with developmental disabilities in Butte County.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To provide transportation of School Site Track and Field Day participants to and from the event, as well as to provide financial support for Track and Field Day activities.

  :: Contact

  • Richard Trimmer
  • Phone: 521-7399
  • Email: dtrimmer _at_ csuchico _dot_ edu
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Esplanade House - Community Action Agency ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Esplanade House Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Homeless Families
  • Mission Statement: To provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for homeless families while implementing a goal-oriented program designed to help homeless parents and children move from crisis to self-sufficiency
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment income provides operating support

  :: Contact

  • Greg Webb
  • Phone: 891-3351
  • Email: webbhomes _at_ juno _dot_ com
  • Address: Box 3251, Chico CA 95927

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• First Chance Coalition Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: In Butte County every baby will be born free of the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drug exposure. Prenatal exposure to alcohol is the leading known cause of mental retardation and developmental disabilities among babies born in North America. Funds will be used to support the Center for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Where children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol exposure receive treatment services to reduce the effects of exposure.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Habitat for Humanity ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Habitat for Humanity Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Housing/Homelessness
  • Mission Statement: To engage broad community support through diverse partnerships by building simple, decent and affordable housing.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment income to support operations

  :: Contact

  • Tami Ritter
  • Phone: 343-7423
  • Email: tritter _at_ buttehabitat _dot_ org
  • Address: Box 3073, Chico CA 95927

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• Handi-Riders ( Info

  • Field of Service: Equine Assisted Therapy
  • Mission Statement: To establish, maintain, and operate therapeutic horseback riding programs for handicapped and developmentally disabled persons. www.handi-riders.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Program operation and scholarships

  :: Contact

  • Frederica Holochwost
  • Phone: 259-4686
  • Email: holochwost _at_ frontiernet _dot_ net
  • Address: Box 1885, Chico, CA 95927

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• Handi-Riders Therapeutic Riding Program Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: To establish, maintain and operate therapeutic horseback riding programs for physically, cognitively and emotionally challenged individuals.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Danny Cuneo
  • Phone: 530-533-5333
  • Email: handiriders _at_ foothill _dot_ net
  • Address: PO Box 1885 Chico CA 95927

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• Here's the Deal ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide inclusive services to people with disabilities within our community.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To enhance programs and services.

  :: Contact

  • Mark Gordon
  • Phone: 894-3503
  • Email: markallen5 _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: 468 Manzanita Ave, Suite 3, Chico, 95926

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• Here's The Deal Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To provide inclusive services to people with disabilities within our community
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Mark Gordon
  • Phone: 894-3654
  • Email: markallen5 _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: 468 Manzanita Ave, Suite #3, Chico CA 95926

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• Independent Living Services of Northern California Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: Helping community members with disabilities to achieve and/or maintain their optimal level of self-reliance and independence. www.ilsnc.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment income to support operations

  :: Contact

  • Evan LeVang
  • Phone: 893-8527
  • Email: evan _dot_ levang _at_ ilsnc _dot_ org
  • Address: 1161 East Avnue, Chico CA 95926

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• Jesus Center Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To offer hospitality in the name of Jesus
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment income to support operations

  :: Contact

  • Bill Such
  • Phone: 345-2640
  • Email: bill _at_ jesuscenter _dot_ org
  • Address: 1297 Park Avenue, Chico, CA 95928

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• Justin and Carly Bike Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To purchase bikes for kids in need during the holiday season.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• NVCF Community Safety Net Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To encourage community members to make donations that will help meet the immediate needs of community members severely effected by the recession.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To provide financial assistance to community members severely impacted by the recession.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Paradise Center for Tolerance and Non Violence ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Peg Taylor Center ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Peg Taylor Center Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: To enable both older adults and younger adults with disabilities to improve their health and live in the community.
  • Mission Statement: Life saving care and support, including nursing care, therapies, activities, social work, meals and transportation, to enhance the lives of our participants and their families.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Diane Cooper-Puckett
  • Phone: 530-342-2345
  • Email: dcoopptc _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 124 Parmac Rd, Chico CA 95928

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• Persian Cultural Fund ( Info

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

  :: Contact

  • Farshad Azad
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Stonewall Alliance ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Swing Fore A Cure ( Info

  • Field of Service: Healthcare
  • Mission Statement: To create awareness of the benefits of early cancer detection. http://sites.google.com/site/swingforeacure/
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Media campaign

  :: Contact

  • Jim Flood
  • Phone: 877-5120
  • Email: xsh2oj _at_ earthlink _dot_ net
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 8 Chico CA 95973

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• The Giving Glove ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: To help heal grief through the arts during the first year of bereavement for widows and widowers.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Provide tickets to art exhibits and events at no cost to those in need.

  :: Contact

  • Donna Gauthier
  • Phone: 228-0209
  • Email: TheGivingGlove _at_ gmail _dot_ com
  • Address: P.O. Box 2838, Paradise, CA 95967

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• The SHEmpowered Foundation ( Info

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

  :: Contact

  • Alisha Valavanis
  • Phone: 209-403-2808
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ pacific _dot_ edu
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Torres Community Shelter ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Two Cents for Melanoma ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• United Way ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Funding 85 programs and services provided by the United Way and our agencies.

  :: Contact

  • Jay Coughlin
  • Phone: 342-7898
  • Email: unitedway1 _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: 680 Rio Lindo #50, Chico, CA 95926

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• VCE Contractors Care ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services
  • Mission Statement: The monies raised in this fund will be matched by Valley Contractors Exchange and contributed to nonprofit organizations helping those of use that are less fortunate during the holiday season.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: The monies raised in this fund will be matched by Valley Contractors Exchange and contributed to nonprofit organizations helping those of use that are less fortunate during the holiday season.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Victory for Veterans ( Info

  • Field of Service: Veterans
  • Mission Statement: With integrity and honesty, the mission of Victory For Veterans is to engage businesses and the community in raising funds for nonprofit organizations serving veterans or the interests of veterans and their families and to increase public awareness and express gratitude to veterans who have served our country with honor. www.victoryforveterans.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To provide support to local veterans, their families and organizations serving the needs of veterans and those with similar needs.

  :: Contact

  • Irish McNeil
  • Phone: 893-5425
  • Email: irishmone _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: Box 6581, Chico CA 95927

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• Western Miracles Foundation ( Info

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

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Wings of Eagle Endowment Fund ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Work Training Center ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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• Work Training Center Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Rehabilitation services for adults with disabilities
  • Mission Statement: To assist and support people with disabilities as they achieve increased independence in work and leisure, and to enhance the quality of their lives.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Endowment income will support operations

  :: Contact

  • Ken Steidley
  • Phone: 534-8922
  • Email: ken _at_ ewtc _dot_ org
  • Address: 2255 Fair Street, Chico CA 95928

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• Youth for Change Endowment Fund ( Info

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

  :: Contact

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

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