The Youth Violence Prevention Council of Shasta County (YVPC) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to prevent youth violence and promote a safe and healthy community. Our Youth Violence Prevention Council Executive Board is comprised of top-flight leaders from a broad cross-section of the business, law enforcement, government, faith, and education sectors of Shasta County. The problem of gang and youth violence rose to national prominence in the 1980's and found its way to Redding in the late 1980's and early 1990's. According to the Redding Police Department, Redding had 20 violent youth gang-related felonies in 1994. This spurred a county-wide effort to rid our communities of youth gangs. Lead by aggressive law enforcement, cooperation from the schools and community-based organizations and agencies, Redding and Shasta County were able to gain the upper hand. In response to the youth gang issues in our county, the Youth Violence Prevention Council was created in 1996 and became an integral part of the effort to rid our communities of youth gangs. The thrust of the Youth Violence Prevention Council involves the coordination of primary education on youth issues and youth advocacy, all aimed at keeping our county youth gang free and safe for all citizens, young and older alike. A National Gang Youth Survey identified that only 49% of areas with a gang problem had activated a "formal multi-agency collaborative effort". Redding and Shasta County are indeed fortunate that top community leaders recognized the problem early, organized, and have maintained the Youth Violence Prevention Council over the past many years. With increased youth gang-related problems in counties to our immediate south, it is important that the citizens of Shasta County stay vigilant in our efforts to keep youth gangs out of Shasta County. The fact that our county has had very few gang related felonies in the past 10+ years is due in large part to a coordinated partnership between law enforcement, schools, agencies, and organizations such as the Youth Violence Prevention Council.
Redding CA Loaves and Fishes Ministry is a welfare organization serving its members. It provides food to the hungry and poor. The ministry serves the basic hunger needs of communities and provides services for homeless, low income poverty and those with food insecurities. Located in Redding, Calif., the company supports food banks, church charities and provides groceries and spiritual support. Redding CA Loaves and Fishes Ministry provides items, such as food, bags, blankets, jackets, tents and donations to the people in need.
Shascade Community Services is a nonprofit corporation providing community services for people with developmental disabilities. It was established in 1960 and is headquartered in Redding, Calif. It provides various day programs, such as training in arts and crafts and physical fitness and banking and budgeting assistance for senior citizens. It offers personal financial services, including financial management program and representative payee services. It provides various rehabilitation programs, such as physical, occupational and speech therapies. Its personal aide care program includes assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing and housekeeping. It additionally offers independent living and employment programs for the disabled residents. Shascade Community Services is located in Redding, Calif.
Children First Foster Family Agency is a private, nonprofit organization situated in rural northern California. Founded in 1999, Children First Foster Family Agency was originally created to meet the needs of children in foster care. After several years, the mission was expanded to include counseling for children and adults. Today we have programs and services for children that include: foster care, counseling, and programs that give children a chance to excel. We have become the primary foster family agency in both Tehama and Siskiyou counties, and we have worked closely with Shasta County as well. Children First FFA is known for reliability, consistency, and support. Our goal is to serve children and foster parents; we will continue to grow and change as needed to accomplish this.
At NVCSS our mission is to inspire hope and transform lives! We offer tangible support in response to real needs in Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties, we provide compassionate services that meet people where they are, bringing stability, dignity, and hope through every stage of life. Whether it's housing, mental health support, crisis response, or basic needs, our team is committed to walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges.
