Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Inc. (NVCSS)

11/22/2025

Thank you, Dutch Bros. Coffee Redding & Dutch Bros. Coffee Anderson, Ca.!

This morning was something special. Dutch Bros showed up in a huge way for our community by providing more than 250 turkeys for families who deserve a full and joyful Thanksgiving meal.

Our NVCSS team and community partners loved being out there supporting their crew as they spread generosity, laughter, and a whole lot of hope. Moments like these remind us what community looks like when people show up for one another.

Grateful hearts all around today.
Thank you, Chris and Erin Resner and the Dutch Bros crew, for blessing local families this Thanksgiving.

11/21/2025

Nearly 40 years of hope and healing. ✨

North Valley Catholic Social Services began with a vision from three local priests who saw the need for mental health and community support right here in Northern California. Today, NVCSS serves more than 85,000 individuals each year through 60 programs across six counties - providing housing, meals, and care for those who need it most.

Because at NVCSS, everyone deserves hope. 💚

👉 Learn more or get involved at nvcss.org

11/18/2025

Early Giving Starts Today through December 1. Give now and have your gift matched! Special thanks to Mechanics Bank for matching up to $7,500 in early donations.

North State Giving Tuesday is coming up on December 2, but you don’t have to wait to make a difference.

Your gift helps local children, families, and individuals find stability, support, and hope right here in our community. When you give early, you help us start strong and reach even more people before the year ends.

Join us today and help us build momentum.
Every gift matters. Every heart counts.

BONUS: Donate $50 or more on Giving Tuesday and receive a FREE Mt. Shasta Ski Park weekday pass.*
One pass per donor. Monday to Friday only. No holidays. Giving Tuesday donations only. While supplies last. Give locally. Ski locally.

10/31/2025

Need Help Getting Food?

💛 At NVCSS, we believe food is more than nourishment. It is comfort, care, and hope. If you or someone you know needs food, here are three easy ways to find support in your community:

1️⃣ Call 2-1-1
Call 2-1-1 anytime to connect with someone who can help you find free food and local resources. Most areas in California offer this free service.

2️⃣ CalFresh Updates (for EBT Card Holders)
If you receive CalFresh benefits, visit cdss.ca.gov/calfresh or call 1-877-847-3663 for updates.

Some CalFresh benefits may be delayed because of the federal shutdown. You can still use your EBT card for any benefits already loaded. County offices remain open for in-person or phone assistance at 1-877-847-3663.

3️⃣ Find a Local Food Bank
California has food banks that provide free groceries, fresh produce, and other community resources.

Find one near you: www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from NVCSS! 👻

Our staff, volunteers, and furry friends had a spooktacular week dressing up and painting pumpkins, bringing to life the heart and humor that make NVCSS who we are.

As you head out for Halloween fun tonight, stay safe, look out for one another, and spread kindness (and maybe a little candy).

💛 From all of us at Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, have a fun and fright-free night!

10/28/2025

We are now in Week TWO of Adopt A Family with NVCSS and families are still being added to the site every day. That means there are still plenty of opportunities to make a real difference this holiday season.

“They’re so thankful and gracious because those families may not receive anything under the tree and so it just creates this magic for the kids to be able to have, that often times we kind of take for granted.” Lee Karp, NVCSS Development Director

A big thank you to KRCR News Channel 7 and Devin Herenda for helping spread the word and highlight the need across our region. Their coverage is helping connect more donors with more families.

To everyone who has already adopted a family this season, thank you. You are bringing joy, dignity, and relief to parents and kids who need it most.

Ready to join in?
🎄 Adopt a local family today: nvcss.org/adopt-a-family
📺 Watch the KRCR feature: krcrtv.com/news/local/northern-valley-catholic-social-service-annual-adopt-a-family-returns

Let’s keep the momentum going so every family feels the magic this season.

10/25/2025

Rain or shine, the fun’s still on!

Join us tomorrow for CASA Superhero Xtreme Bingo at Fall River Brewing.

Flacos Tacos Redding is donating 10% of their proceeds tomorrow to CASA, so grab dinner while you’re there and make an even bigger impact.

🎟️ 2 cards for $20

Want to skip the line? Buy your bingo cards today at givebutter.com/casabingo and head to the check-in table tomorrow to pick them up. You can also scan the QR code attached to purchase.

Every card helps support children in foster care.

10/22/2025

10/20/2025

🎁 Adopt-A-Family Launches Today, October 20!

For many, the holidays mean family, joy, and gifts under the tree. But for others in our community, that joy can be out of reach. For some children, Adopt-A-Family gifts are the only ones they’ll receive.

For more than 25 years, NVCSS has helped bring hope and holiday spirit to families across Northern California. You can be part of that story—adopt a local family and make the season brighter.

Can’t adopt this year? You can still help by donating cash or grocery gift cards to spread the cheer even further.

Learn more at nvcss.org/adopt-a-family

10/17/2025

Only 3 days until Adopt-A-Family with NVCSS launches!

For many families, the holidays can bring stress instead of sparkle. Some face tough choices between paying bills, buying food, or giving gifts. That is where our community steps in. When you adopt a family, you help turn worry into warmth and bring dignity and joy back to the season.

Mark your calendar for this coming Monday, October 20. Be ready to give a gift that truly matters.

10/15/2025

Calling All CASA Superheroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Get ready for a night of 80s beats, Halloween vibes, and Xtreme Music Bingo at Fall River Brewing Company

Win prizes, enjoy tacos from Flacos Tacos Redding, and support NVCSS CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates serving youth in foster care, because doing good should be this fun!

📅 Sunday, October 26, 2025
🕓 Start at 4PM - come early to grab your bingo cards!

10/03/2025

Kudos to our NVCSS CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates team as they wrap up the California CASA Association’s 2025 State Conference! We look forward to the fresh ideas, new connections, and renewed energy you’ll bring back to our community. 💙❤️

As the California CASA Association’s 2025 State Conference wraps up, our team is headed home, energized with new ideas and new networks of support through partnerships with other CASA organizations throughout our State.