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Our Mission:Northern Valley Catholic Social Servicereaches out effectively in care and in loveto serve the unmet needs of all people inour communities.About NVCSS:NVCSS compassionately andrespectfully helps people maintaintheir independence through programsin the areas of housing, mental health,teen services, family, and communitysupport. Special emphasis is placedon addressing unmet needs of thecommunity. NVCSS is dedicated toserving, Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou,Tehama and Trinity counties. NVCSS is atax-exempt, public-benefit corporationwith a 501(c)(3) designation.The NVCSS Newsletter is publishedthree times a year. If you would like to beremoved from this mailing list, please callthe main office at 530.241.0552.Non-Discrimination Notice: NorthernValley Catholic Social Service adheresto an equal opportunity policy forall persons seeking admission andtreatment as clients. This facility doesnot discriminate because of race, color,national origin, disability, age, sex, orreligion. For further information or to filea complaint, contact the Northern ValleyCatholic Social Service Quality AssuranceOfficer at 530.241.0552.TABLE of CONTENTSFrom the Executive Director..........2Regional News................................3Butte & Glenn Counties.................6Shasta County................................7From theExecutive Director“The joy of brightening other lives, bearingeach others’ burdens, easing other’s loads andsupplanting empty hearts and lives with generousgifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas.”- W. C. JonesDear Friends,As we embrace yet another holiday season, it is truly amazing how much joyand giving surrounds the offices of Northern Valley Catholic Social Service.We are blessed by the generosity of our donors, volunteers, employees, andthe community! The events including Magic of Christmas and Adopt-a-Familyprove that the Mission of NVCSS is in full force. Once again we partneredwith Redding Rotary, the Breakfast Lion’s Club, and St. Vincent De Paul to helpfamilies celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with food baskets, as we preparefor the upcoming Christmas holidays.We are astounded by the blessings that are given freely and with love eachyear during the holiday season, and these incredible “gifts” of volunteer time,donations, and funds allow NVCSS to continue to serve our communitiesduring the holidays and throughout the year.Thank you for making the holidays brighterand we wish you a blessed 2008!Sincerely,Don Chapman, CPAExecutive DirectorSiskiyou County.............................8Tehama County........................... 8-9Save the Date...............................10Wish Lists.....................................10Donor Acknowledgement............11“May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,The gladness of Christmas give you hope,The warmth of Christmas grant you love.”- Author UnknownPage 2 • Winter 2007

Regional NewsNVCSS Bids Farewellto Executive DirectorJan Maurer Watkins came to NVCSS in 1993 tomanage the housing programs. She was quicklypromoted to the position of Deputy Directorand in 1995 accepted the position of ExecutiveDirector, the second one in the agency’s history. InSeptember 2007 Jan left the agency with a legacyof having developed a stronger organization withincredible community support in six North Statecounties. When she began as Executive Director,NVCSS had 70 employees and an annual budgetof four million dollars. With a solid vision of thecapabilities of staff and an extremely supportiveBoard of Directors, Jan directed the growthof the agency so that when she left there were125 employees and an annual budget that haddoubled. Under her guidance NVCSS continuedas a flourishing organization that expanded andbuilt a strong reputation for addressing uniquecommunity needs.“Do not follow where the pathmay lead. Go instead wherethere is no pathand leave a trail.”-Ralph Waldo EmersonJan’s varied background served her well. She has anundergraduate Degree in Art and a Master’s Degreein Social Work. She worked with the VISTA VolunteerOrganization and spent a number of successfulyears with the City of Redding. Her knowledgeof finance, administration, mental health issues,and housing were the building blocks of agencygrowth during her years as Executive Director. Shehelped develop 241 apartment units for specialneeds individuals in Shasta, Butte and TehamaCounties. She was critical to the establishment ofnew programs such as the new NVCSS SecondHome wellness center, the CASA programs inButte and Glenn Counties, and the Home Help forHispanic Mothers program in Tehama County, the(continued on page 4)Quotes about Jan:Jan Maurer Watkins, MSWWISDOM - 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 hurtingand needful people in the North State. I have a great respect, appreciation, andadmiration for her.David H. Gasman, M.D.Chairman of the NVCSS BoardJan Maurer Watkins is a very decent, kind, and generous person. It was a joy to workwith 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 thevarious boards on which she served.Rev. Michael KiernanChairman and Executive Director,Catholic Charities of Sacramento, Inc.I worked with Jan when I was the Executive Director of the Shasta County Women’sRefuge and really watched her take what was already a very important and successfulorganization and make it even stronger and more important to the communitythan it already was. She expanded the programs and did it with real integrity andexpertise. Jan has been a real asset to this community and I very much appreciatethe work she did with us at the Women’s Refuge.Mary StegallMayor, City of Redding“Exemplary” describes Jan’s service to Northern Valley Catholic Social Serviceand the entire north state. Her dedication and commitment to the communityare unsurpassed, and she will be sorely missed by everyone.We wish Jan the very best in her new venture.Sandy PopeNVCSS Board MemberWinter 2007 • Page 3

Regional NewsNVCSS 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 presentand future needs has been impressive. She has fostered a true spirit of ecumenismat NVCSS that is greatly respected in the North State. I will miss her dedication andvision. Thank you, Jan!Diane GerardNVCSS Board SecretaryButte office bids farewell to Jan Maurer Watkins, MSWexpansion of the Adopt-A-Family Program, and theCounseling Program in Siskiyou County. Jan madeher vision a reality and her vision did not end withher leaving. Before she left she introduced staff andBoard members to the idea of focusing on longrangeplanning 50 years into the future in order tokeep our services available for our communities’children and grandchildren. NVCSS staff andsupporters are truly thankful for the passion Jan hasheld for this agency and the individuals it serves,and wish her the very best in her new position withthe City of Napa.“Leadership is the capacityto translate visioninto reality.”-Warren BennisEstate Planning - Planned GivingMaking a planned gift may help you achieve specific financial goals, suchas reducing or eliminating certain tax liability. Giving to NVCSS in this way isalso a meaningful approach to carry forward the Agency’s mission to reachout effectively in care and love to serve the unmet needs of all people in ourcommunity. We would be glad to discuss any planned giving option withyou - with confidentiality and without obligation.Please contact us for more information: Jake Mangas, Fund DevelopmentDirector, 247-3340 phone, jmangas@nvcss.orgJan was one of the major reasons that, when an appointment to the NVCSS Boardwas 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 byNVCSS. 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, Boardmembers, the community and those who have and continue to receive the variousservices offered by the Agency, owe Jan a great deal of gratitude for her 13+ years ofdedicated service to the Agency and the people we serve.Dick GreenNVCSS Board TreasurerI always feel I should start any comment I make about Jan in this way: In her verycapable, quiet, caring, compassionate way Jan led NVCSS to become one of the bestand most important and effective agencies in far northern California while remainingone of the most humble human beings I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Iconsider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her.Bonnie SharpNVCSS Advisory Board Chair“Very great change starts from very small conversations, held among people whocare... based on passion and a sense of hope.” -Margaret WheatleyThe above quote has always exemplified, to me, how Jan lives her life, and how shegives the rest of us hope.Karen BennettPersonal FriendThere are several planned giving options:The information provided is general in nature and not intended as legal advice. You may wish toconsult with an attorney or tax advisor to determine which giving opportunity is best for you.BEQUESTS - Leaving a legacy for NVCSS through your willCharitable Remainder Trusts - Great giving tool for those with significantlyappreciated assetsCharitable Lead Trusts - For donors who exceeded annual limits for incometax deductions on charitable givingNVCSS as Beneficiary - Make a significant gift without dipping into your estate’scapitalGIFTS of PRoperty/Real Estate - Gifts of appreciated property can be given toNVCSS through a will or living trustPage 4 • Winter 2007

Regional NewsNVCSS Receives Mark of Distinction in NationalPeer Review Training for the Mentoring Childrenof Prisoners ProgramSince 2003 the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (MCP) has provideda regional approach to assisting agencies that provide mentoring servicesto children who have a parent or other significant adult in prison or acorrectional institution. The local program currently serves families in Shasta,Siskiyou, Butte, Tehama, and Trinity Counties. Ninety children ages 4 to 17are currently benefiting from the care and concern of a local mentor.The federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration forChildren and Families, awards three-year grants to organizations that willcarry out activities under the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Grant Program.Continuation of funding is subject to satisfactory performance with currentgoals and objectives and compliance with Administration for Children andFamilies (ACF) grant terms and conditions. In October 2006, Northern ValleyCatholic Social Service (NVCSS) was pleased to receive another round offunding for this national programOne of the requirements of the Mentoring Program is to be reviewedby an outside source. Due to the unique challenges of this program, theAdministration for Children and Families and the National Resource Centerfor Youth Services developed a peer monitoring system. The process wasrecently piloted, and peers have participated as subject matter “experts”throughout the development of the system.NVCSS ReceivesFundraising Award atthe Bidwell MansionA Program of North Valley Community FoundationThe Butte, Glenn and Tehama County NVCSS offices raised $26,500 throughthe First Annual “Annie B’s Community Drive” directed by the North ValleyCommunity Foundation. Thanks to this outpouring of generosity, NVCSS washonored with the “Excellence in Fundraising Award” at the philanthropiccelebration 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 receiveda 14% challenge grant matched by local businesses and individuals asadded incentive to generate generous giving. “This is a great boost to theprograms and services in Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties,” according toJake Mangas, NVCSS Fund Development Director. He stated that he wasvery pleased with the response from agency supporters.If you would like to learn more about ways you can make a positivedifference at NVCSS, please call Jake Mangas at (530) 247-3340.Second Annual NVCSS Client Survey Completed in 2007Each NVCSS office offered a Client Satisfaction Survey to clients in September2007 in English and Spanish. Agency-wide there were 114 responses,approximately the same number of responses received in 2006. Responseswere overwhelmingly positive on all eight questions. The questions and thecombined percentages of “strongly agree” and “agree” responses are:Deborah TompkinsA peer training was planned in coordination with the University of Oklahomain order to implement this review process. NVCSS was honored to beselected to participate as a “Peer Reviewer” out of approximately 230 granteesnationwide. Deborah Tompkins, the NVCSS MCP Program Coordinator, waschosen to attend the training in Tulsa, Oklahoma this past September withtwenty other program representatives from across the country. Tompkinsstated, “It was truly a privilege to represent this federally-funded programand assist in a newly designed program evaluation method.” Within the nexttwo years, Deborah will use this training as she travels to several states toreview fellow grantees of the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program.The peer review process will be instrumental in strengthening the existingMentoring Program, and is a remarkable achievement for NVCSS and thepartner agencies involved in this significant regional project.Percentage ofSurvey StatementAnswers in Agreement1. Staff at the reception desk are helpful. 97%2. The staff person who works most closely with meis easy to talk with. 96%3. The staff person who works most closely withme 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 surveysare included with all other considerations whenever budgets, trainings, andservices are evaluated, modified and/or created. NVCSS thanks all surveyparticipants for their valuable input.Winter 2007 • Page 5

Butte & GlennCountiesNVCSS Butte & Glenn Main Office, 10 Independence Cir, Chico, CA 95973-0210 • (530) 345-1600 • (800) 339-8336Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) ProgramHistory & Overview of the CASA Program (CASA website)In 1977, a Seattle judge conceived the idea of using trained communityvolunteers to speak for the best interests of abused and neglectedchildren in court. So successful was this program that soon judges acrossthe country began utilizing citizen advocates. In 1990, the US Congressencouraged the expansion of CASA programs with passage of the Victimsof Child Abuse Act.Today, CASA has grown to a network of more than 50,000 volunteersthat serve 225,000 abused and neglected children through 900+ localprogram offices nationwide. Advocates, also known as volunteerguardians ad litem in some jurisdictions, are appointed members of thecourt. Judges rely on the information these trusted advocates present.NVCSS will Construct AffordableHousing for People with MentalIllness in Butte CountyThe U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development recentlyawarded NVCSS a $1,329,500 Section 811 fund reservation toconstruct a ten unit apartment complex for persons with persistentmental illness. The City of Chico has again provided criticalsupport to NVCSS by approving $900,000 for land acquisition anddevelopment costs associated with the project. This is part of theCity Council’s continuing commitment to developing affordablehousing in Chico. The complex will be conveniently locatedon Rio Lindo Avenue just blocks from mental health services.Butte County Department of Behavioral Health has committedto supporting tenants by ensuring the availability of supportiveservices.Jarvis Gardens to CelebrateOpen HouseThe Jarvis Gardens Open House is scheduled forThursday, January 17, 2008 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.2001 Notre Dame Boulevard, Chico , CA 95928For more information, contact Bob Michelsat the Butte County Office530.345.1600A Letter from a CASA child:“Joe” has been assigned to Susan since October, 2001. Whenher sister was adopted and she was not, Susan, understandably,suffered anger and depression. Her resulting behaviors causedmany changes of placement. This did not provide the stableenvironment she needed to be able to address her problems sothat she could grow up to be a happy, successful young woman.Joe followed her and kept in contact with her through it all. Heworked closely with the social worker to assure that Susan got theservices she needed. She is now with a great family who seem toknow how to work with distressed young girls. “Joe” cannot seeher as regularly as he used to but keeps in contact by phone andletters.To: My FriendFrom: A FriendHi Joe,How are you? I haven’t heard from you for a while till now that I gotyour nice letter.I just wanted you to know how thankful I am and was to have youas my CASA worker. I realize that all those times you visited me ortalked with me over the phone, I was always rude or selfish in someway and I’m so sorry.And now that I actually think about it, you were more than my CASAworker, you were “My Friend” and always will be. I’m so thankful forhaving you in my life. It’s too bad I never took the time to realize thatbefore. I would love to spend time with you whenever you have achance. You taught me so much!Thank you. You just made me realize how immature, rude, selfishand stupid I am for not appreciating everything you have done forme.You have no idea how great I feel right now that you are still willingto contact me after how I have treated you.You are a sweet, loving man!And I love you for that!XOXOXOXOXOLove Always,SusanPage 6 • Winter 2007

ShastaCounty CountiesShasta County and Regional Offices, 2400 Washington Ave, Redding, CA 96001-2832 • (530) 241-0552 • (800) 846-1451A New Start for a New LifeGirl Scout Chooses NVCSS as Service SiteThe Shasta County Teen Services Department was honored tobe chosen by Laney Quigley as her service site to earn her GoldAward for the Girl Scouts of America. For several months lastsummer, Laney worked more than 100 hours putting togethera proposal of her project “A New Start for A New Life”. Laneysolicited donations in the local community by personal asks andby visiting garage sales. She also searched online through variouswebsites.Once Laney obtained donations, she assembled beautifulpackages for the clients and their infants. She assembled twentybags for the teen mothers. Each bag included baby items such asdiapers, wipes, powder, lotion, a rattle, a bottle, and a blanket.Laney Quigley assembled twenty bags for the teen mothers.Even after the project was completed, Laney continued to bringin containers filled with baby clothes and handmade blankets thathad been donated to the clients.Laney researched the TAPP and Cal-Learn programs that shehelped, took the time to speak to people in the community aboutthe programs and the cause that she was supporting, then shevolunteered more than 18 hours in the Shasta County Teen Servicesoffice assisting staff to organize the Resource Library. Laney is trulyan amazing teen volunteer. Her commitment to do somethinggood for her community is appreciated in a very big way.Thank you Laney!NVCSS CelebratedMental Illness Awareness WeekThe second week in October marked the nation’s “Mental IllnessAwareness Week” (MIAW). The National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI) of Shasta County invited NVCSS to collaborate with themin the celebration. NVCSS was pleased to participate by offeringa tour of its apartment complexes built to serve individuals withpersistent mental illness and by hosting its second annual SierraCenter Art Show.The Art Show was held on the evening of October 11th at theShasta County NVCSS site. Over 100 pieces of art were featuredincluding abstract paintings, sewing projects, handmadecheckerboards, and gift boxes which were created by consumersand friends. The Center also developed a cookbook entitledK.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Soups and More and offered samples fromthe cookbook throughout the evening. Cookbooks ($10.00 each)and handmade gift boxes ($1.00 each) are still available for salein the Shasta County NVCSS reception area. Sierra Center staffare very thankful to everyone who made it possible to hold thesecond annual Art Show. By sharing the treasures and talents ofSierra Center participants, the event was able to showcase theempowering 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 CountySheriff’s Department, presented an honoree plaque award tothe NVCSS Sierra Center Day Rehabilitation program. The MentalIllness Awareness Week Committee gave the award in recognitionof Sierra Center’s “… exemplary effort to provide outstandingsupport and services for mental health consumers and theirfamilies.”Merry ChristmasNVCSS!Winter 2007 • Page 7

SiskiyouCountyNVCSS Siskiyou County Main Office, 1515 S Oregon St, Yreka, CA 96097-3475 • (530) 841-1783Hearts & Hope TeaFebruary 9, 2008 marks the 2nd Annual “Hearts & Hope Tea” fundraiser in Siskiyou County. TheMount Shasta Resort is the perfect setting for this elegant event where guests are treated tospecial blend teas, a variety of tea sandwiches and bite-sized desserts. Specially designedtable centerpieces will be raffled and guests can participate in the silent auction.Hearts &Hope TeaTickets cost $25.00 per person or $200 for a table of eight. If you would like to purchasea ticket, host a table or help with planning this event, please contact Kelly Larivee in theSiskiyou Office at 530.841.1783, ext. 101.TehamaCountyNVCSS Red Bluff Family Resource Center & Tehama Main Office, 220 Sycamore St, Ste 101, Red Bluff, CA 96080-3453 • (530) 528-8066 • (888) 797-7233S.H. Cowell Foundation Visits Tehama OfficeThe Corning Family Resource Center (CFRC) is pleased to be invitedto develop a first proposal with the S. H. Cowell Foundation basedin San Francisco. The S.H. Cowell Foundation works to improvethe lives of children in making grants and providing support tostrengthen families and communities. On October 10th and 11thfour team members from the Foundation came to the Corningcommunity for a site visit, to learn what it’s like to live here.We started off with introductions and heartwarming stories, while adelicious luncheon of Mole Jaliscience was served and prepared byvolunteers from Home Help for Hispanic Mothers. They enjoyed aRobozo (shawl) fashion show with a display of hand sewn apparel,crocheted and knitted items and beaded jewelry all made by ourclientele. Camilla Delsid, Tehama County Director, conducted aPowerPoint presentation of the CFRC in action and points of interestaround our town. Then they walked over to West Street K-5 Schooland observed the Safe Education and Recreation for Rural Families(SERRF) after-school program and new computer lab. The nextmorning we gave them the tour of the town in a small yellow schoolbus. Upon arriving back, the Cowell team was joined by communitystakeholders 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 ourcommunity and how we would make them happen.Now we have fulfilled the criteria for their place-based grantmakingapproach so we will move forward with exploring grantopportunities with specific projects... our dreams. Our next stepis working with Cowell to make a proposal for the Family ResourceCenter grant. The Cowell team will make a recommendation andseek approval for funding from their Board of Directors. If their Boardapproves the request, they would start working with our partners aswell on developing other complementary proposals.Page 8 • Winter 2007

TehamaCountySewing Classes Offered at CorningFamily Resource CenterDonna Ester models a dress made from materialdonated specifically to the sewing class thatmeets every Monday. Beading classes are heldonce per month. For more information, pleasecontact Carol Curry at 530.528.8069.Dona Ester teaches the students how to make their own patterns.Independent Living Skills Program Receives AssistanceFrom Red Bluff Soroptomist ClubThe Red Bluff Soroptimist Club assisted four Independent Living Program (ILP) participants by giving care packages to each girl. Each ofthese young women prepared a wish list where they requested items they needed to live independently as they left the foster care systemto 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, andvitamins. 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.Winter 2007 • Page 9

NVCSS Launches New Website!Look for the new NVCSS website at www.nvcss.org whichwas 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 allowsonline donations for NVCSS. The first day of the website launch,we were delighted to receive a donation through this newavenue!NVCSS participates in the 2007 Redding Christmas Parade with teens from theGreater Redding Area Catholic Youth Ministry promoting the AAF Program.Thanks to Steven Boles, MIS Manager for NVCSS and Sher Barber,Deputy Director, for their expertise and assistance with thisproject!Save the DateWish ListsButte County• Jarvis Gardens Open House, Jan. 17, 1-3 pm, Chico• Casablanca, Mar. 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m., ChicoShasta County• Morning in May, May 3, 2008Riverview Country Club, Redding• FKCE Classes:Jan. 17, 2008, Jill Molli – “Conscious Discipline”Conference, ReddingFeb. 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 ResortRegional• Volunteer Appreciation – April 2008Butte County• Teen Services - Baby clothes and equipment, gift cardsShasta 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 thestore• Laurel Glen - Arts & crafts supplies• Sierra Center - Art supplies, toiletries, YMCA memberships• Teen Services - Baby clothes and equipment, gift cardsSiskiyou County• Coffee table for lobbyTEHAMA County• Family Resource Center - Non-perishable foods and paperproducts, beading supplies, washable toys for children0-6 yearsPage 10 • Winter 2007

Donor AcknowledgementCash contributions from donors help increase the quality of services provided. In this volume, NVCSS is recognizing all cash donors who contributedfrom July 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007. NVCSS greatly appreciates all contributions. Thank you for your kind and generous support. If weinadvertently 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 BullenMr. & 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. GrishaberJeffrey 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. PendergastToni PerkinsPriester FoundationMr. & Mrs. Fred QuigleyMr. & Mrs. Wayne RaabeMr. & Mrs. Thomas RawsonRedding Breakfast Lions ClubDr. & Mrs. Ronald RenardMr. & Mrs. William RipleyMr. & Mrs. Gary RogersMs. Lyn A. RountreeMr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. RussellSacred Heart Women’s GuildMs. Diana SanchezMr. & Mrs. Robert SandbergMs. Karen SchaeferMr. & Mrs. Milton SchultzSeinturier & AssociatesMr. & Mrs. Trent SeinturierMs. Debbie ShammoMr. Eric SharrockShascade WingsMr. & Mrs. Dennis SheehyMs. Carla ShinerSierra Communications Group, Inc.Mr & Mrs. Richard SmithMr. & Mrs. Colby SmithMrs. Delight SomersSoroptimist International of Bidwell RanchoMs. Cathy SosaSt. Joseph ParishMr. & Mrs. John StappMr. Wayne SteffesRev. & Mrs. William Stegall, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Karl StemmlerMs. Rosie TallericoMs. Sherrill TheisenMr. & Mrs. John T. TheobaldMrs. Mary ToewsMr. & Mrs. Christopher C. VarnumMr. & Mrs. James N. Viola, Jr.Ms. Barbara VoisinMs. Nikki WagarMs. Ashley WagarMs. Betty WagarMs. Sherry WagnerMr. & Mrs. Jim WarnemuendeMr. Edward WellerMs. Tarrah WilliamsMs. Diane WinsellMr. & Mrs. William WinterMr. & Mrs. Randy WittigMr. & Mrs. Kenneth WoodMs. Doreen WysockiWinter 2007 • Page 11

AcknowledgementsDiocese of SacramentoBishop William K. WeigandCoadjutor Bishop Jaime SotoCatholic Charities of Sacramento, Inc., Board of DirectorsRev. Michael Kiernan, Chairman and Executive DirectorJeannette Boltz, Ph.D.; Mike Evans; David Krotine; & Bill WhiteNorthern 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 StegallNorthern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc., Executive DirectorDon Chapman, CPAButte County Advisory BoardJerry Converse, Ph.D.; Nancy Fox; Debbie Gott; Tracy Guerra;Jenny Kasza; Ann Prater, Thom Randle; Stephen Schwartz, M.D.; & Edward WronaGlenn County Advisory BoardRaquel Krach, Trish Saint-Evens, & Lynton SmithShasta 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 ZaharrisSiskiyou County Advisory BoardCarol Churchill, Deacon Duane Dufault, Joy Bennett Hill, Rev. John Lawrence,Madeline Olea, & Vivien WillisTehama 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 WysockiLOVEHOPEFAITHShasta County & Regional Offices2400 Washington AvenueRedding, CA 96001NON-PROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGEPAIDRedding, CA 96001PERMIT NO. 28RETURN SERVICEREQUESTEDIf you have special needs, please call for reasonable accommodations.For California Relay System, dial 711 (voice and TTY).WWW.NVCSS.ORG