We want to sincerely thank the following local non-profit groups - Catalyst, Chico Natural Foods Co-Op, Chico Peace & Justice Center, GRID Alternatives, Independent Living Services of Northern California & Torres Shelter - who filled multiple shifts answering the phones during KZFR's Fall 2014 Pledge Drive! We couldn't do it without you!
Catalyst - "Catalyst is committed to serving the needs of all victims of domestic violence and their children regardless of ethnicity, citizenship, language, religion, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status."
Chico Natural Foods Co-Op - "Chico Natural Foods Cooperative visualizes a food industry where refinement, manipulation, packaging, and synthetic ingredients are kept to a minimum - an industry that cares about the environment and the health of its people."
Chico Peace and Justice Center - "Building justice through peace and peace through justice. The center works for social change through education, community building, and direct action and is dedicated to bringing an end to violent conflict among nations and individuals."
GRID Alternatives - "GRID Alternatives leads teams of volunteers and job trainees to install solar electric systems exclusively for low-income homeowners."
Independent Living Services of Northern California - "ILSNC helps community members with disabilities to achieve and/or maintain their optimal level of self-reliance and independence."
Torres Shelter - "The Chico Community Shelter Partnership is dedicated to assisting a wide variety of people in their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and a more stable lifestyle."
~ We also want to thank the following non-profit groups who also volunteered...
Brain Injury Coalition - "An advocacy and educational organization dedicated to promoting brain injury awareness and creating opportunities for individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, and families."
Butte County Library - "Public libraries exist in many countries across the world and are often considered an essential part of having an educated and literate population."
Butte Environmental Council - "Our mission is to protect and defend the land, air and water of Butte County and the surrounding region."
Butte Humane Society - "We are one of the oldest non-profit agencies in Butte County, California, working since 1911 to bring humanitarian care to dogs, cats and other animals."
Cat Coalition - "The mission of the Chico Cat Coalition is to rescue the abandoned domestic cats within the greater Chico urban area."
Chico Arts
Commission - "The purpose of the Arts Commission is to serve as an advocate for the
arts and as partner in the community's artistic and cultural
development."
Chico Creek Nature Center - "The mission of the Chico Creek Nature Center is to enhance the quality of all life by promoting understanding, awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of our environment through environmental education in Bidwell Park."
Jesus Center - "Driven by our belief in the importance of compassion, our staff will ensure that we provide food and shelter in a supportive environment for those needing our services."
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Veterans Garden Project - "To provide veterans and their families a "hands on" gardening experience. Encouraging social engagement between veterans and the community as a whole."
