FREED Center for Independent Living

08/14/2025

Stop by at see us at the Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday 8/14 and 8/15). 9:00am-4:00pm both days.

ID: FREED staff member Jo, a white woman with long blonde hair stands behind a table decorated with a teal tablecloth and lots of FREED information and giveaways. She is looking at the camera and smiling, holding a small American flag.

08/12/2025

Customers in North Valley & Sierra Region: Join PG&E’s virtual town hall on Wednesday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m. to hear the latest updates on wildfire safety work in your community, learn about available safety resources and ask questions of your local PG&E leaders, including Regional Vice President, Joe Wilson. For more information, including how to access the town hall, visit pge.com/webinars.

Image description: text on a blue background reads: Regional Town Hall. North Valley & Sierra Region. Wednesday, August 20 at 5:30 p.m. Learn more about PG&E’s wildfire prevention work in Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba Counties. To join, visit: pge.com/webinars. PG&E logo. A daytime aerial view of the historic downtown streets in Oroville, California.

08/07/2025

It’s Community Day at the Nevada County Fair! Stop by and see us, we are here until 3:30!

ID: FREED Staff Jessica and Kimi stand behind a table under a tent in a grassy area. The table has a large FREED logo on the tablecloth and it is covered in information and fun giveaways.

08/05/2025

Check out these offerings coming up at the library!

NEVADA CITY, Calif. — The Madelyn Helling Library is offering a new series of free technology classes this summer to help community members build digital confidence and learn essential computer skills. Designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge, the classes are friendly, i...

07/29/2025

Stop by and see us on Saturday!

Flyer Info:

FREE
LIVE WELL SIERRA
HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR & RABIES CLINIC
Saturday, August 2nd 10am-3pm
Dog and Cat vaccinations 10am-12pm
Loyalton Park105 Beckwith St., Loyalton

Enjoy a day of activities for the whole family, food, community resources, and dog and cat vaccinations and licensing.

Fun Filled Activities, Dog and Cat Vaccinations and Licensing, Community Resources, Free Food (first come first serve, free Drawing - Aces Tickets, Coconut Bowl Tickets and more!

Rabies Clinic: At all times, cats MUST be contained in cat carriers, and dogs MUST be leashed. Dog services offered (FREE): Rabies, DAPP, Bordetella, and microchipping. Cat services offered (FREE): Rabies, FVRCP, and microchipping. No other treatments or procedures will be offered. Animal licensing is NOT a free service and is subject to Sierra County’s published rates.

For more information, please call: 530-993-6700

ID: A colorful informational flyer, with a photo of a white family eating on a blanket on the grass. All information listed above.

07/26/2025

Today we celebrate the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26th, 1990 - 35 years ago! FREED has been advocating for disability justice for 40 years, and some of our founders were there to witness the ADA bein signed into law. Help us make sure we're here for the next 40 years, and the next person to come to us for support. Donate now:

Thank you for supporting FREED! Your donation will help FREED carry out our mission to eliminate barriers to full equality for people with disabilities through programs which promote independent living and effect systems change, while honoring dignity and self determination. You can use the form bel...

07/25/2025

For 40 years, FREED has helped thousands live independently, access resources, and fight for their rights.
But we can’t do it without you—especially now.
State & federal funding are in flux.
Your donation keeps services going strong.
Give today:

Thank you for supporting FREED! Your donation will help FREED carry out our mission to eliminate barriers to full equality for people with disabilities through programs which promote independent living and effect systems change, while honoring dignity and self determination. You can use the form bel...

07/23/2025

Come see us at the Veterans Services Health and Wellness Fair today until 4pm!

🎖️ Save the Date! 🎖️

The 2nd Annual Veteran’s Health & Wellness Fair is coming to Grass Valley on Wednesday, July 23 from 10 AM to 4 PM!

Veterans, families & survivors — enjoy a day of free resources, wellness services, benefits info, job fair, food, music & more!

📍 Veterans Memorial Hall, Grass Valley
📢 We’re looking for volunteers and vendors!
Want to get involved?
📧 ncvso@nevadacountyca.gov
📞 (530) 273-3396
Sign up to Volunteer at www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA5AD28A0F9C16-57338375-veterans #/

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07/22/2025

FREED is turning 40! But behind the celebration is a serious challenge: state and federal funding delays are putting vital disability and aging services at risk.
Help us keep fighting for justice and independence. Donate today:
https://freed.org/donate/

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Thank you for supporting FREED! Your donation will help FREED carry out our mission to eliminate barriers to full equality for people with disabilities through programs which promote independent living and effect systems change, while honoring dignity and self determination. You can use the form bel...