Redwood Community Action Agency

THE REDWOOD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY IS DESIGNATED THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR HUMBOLDT COUNTY CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO MOBILIZE AND COORDINATE ANTIPOVERTYRESOURCES WITHIN HUMBOLDT COUNTY AND TO PRESERVE LAND FOR SCENIC, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL ANDOPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED THROUGH FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS.

THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES: ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS COUNTYWIDE THROUGH THE TOOTH PROGRAM; EMERGENCY/TRANSITIONAL SHELTER TO FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS WITH REFERRALS FROM CHILD WELFARE SERVICES THROUGH ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES; 10 AFFECT AMERICORPS MEMBERS AT FAMILY/COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERS TO STRENGTHEN HUMBOLDT COUNTY COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES WITH PARENTING LESSONS, LOCAL RESOURCES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE; FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION THAT SUPPORTS CLIENT INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY; CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CLIENTS TRANSITIONING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION. COMMUNITY SERVICES IS CONTINUALLY CHALLENGING ITSELF TO DEVELOP AND REFINE STRATEGIES THAT ASSIST FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO MOVE FROM CRISIS INTO STABILITY AND BUILDING PERSONAL ASSETS. RCAA PROVIDES CONTINUED AND TARGETED SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY, STABLE, THRIVING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ALONG ALL POINTS OF THE CONTINUUM OF CARE. COMMUNITY SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO IDENTIFYING ANY GAPS ANDPROVIDING SERVICES AND SUPPORT WHERE NECESSARY.

ALL OTHER PROGRAMSYOUTH SERVICES BUREAU PROGRAMS:YSB'S MISSION IS, "TO INSPIRE YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO RECOGNIZE THEIR STRENGTHS AND POWER TO LIVE, LEARN, SOCIALIZE AND WORK IN THEIR COMMUNITY." YOUTH WHO ACCESS YSB SERVICES ARE HOMELESS, FLEEING ABUSIVE OR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS, OR EXPERIENCING SEVERE FAMILY CONFLICT. YSB PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOUTH WITH ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES IN THEIR LIVES. YSB SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR YOUTH REFERRAL LINE, STREET OUTREACH AND DROP-IN SERVICES, TEMPORARYEMERGENCY SHELTER, AND LONG-TERM TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU IS THE ONLY PROGRAM IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY, AND ONE OF THE FEW IN THE NATION, PROVIDING HOUSING TO RUN AWAY AND HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE.HOUSING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS:PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR QUALIFIED LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING ADA UNITS. THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TOGETHER WITH RURAL COMMUNITY HOMES, WHICH ENABLES THE ORGANIZATION TO OFFER A LARGER VARIETY OF PROPERTIES AND LOCATIONS. RURAL COMMUNITY HOMES HAVE PROPERTIES IN ARCATA, MCKINLEYVILLE, EUREKA AND FORTUNA. CATS AND SMALL DOGS MAY BE CONSIDERED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFIC PET POLICY OF EACH LOCATION.HOME PROPERTIES:MURRAY ROAD (20 UNITS IN MCKINLEY, CA), NINTH STREET (16 UNITS IN FORTUNA, CA), LON DRIVE (12 UNITS IN FORTUNA, CA), THIRD STREET (6 UNITS IN EUREKA, CA), AND AC STREET (8 UNITS IN EUREKA, CA) (COLLECTIVELY THE HOME PROPERTIES) ARE LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS THAT WERE DEVELOPED AND OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION WAS DESIGNATED THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR HUMBOLDT COUNTY ON JULY 1, 1980. THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO MOBILIZE AND COORDINATE ANTI-POVERTY RESOURCES WITHIN HUMBOLDT COUNTY AND TO PRESERVE LAND FOR SCENIC, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITIES.

NATURAL RESOURCES SERVICES (NRS) IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TIMBER AND FISHERIES INDUSTRIES, TRIBES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND HEALTHY WATERSHEDS. -WATERSHED SERVICES - WORKS WITH DIVERSE LANDOWNERS TO RESTORE LOCAL WATERSHEDS, PROTECT WATER QUALITY, AND PROMOTE INFORMED COMMUNITIES. IN THE LAST THREE DECADES, NRS' WATERSHED PROGRAM HAS DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL HUNDRED FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT, WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, RIPARIAN AND WETLAND RESTORATION, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, URBAN STREAM, AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS ON THE NORTH COAST TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PEOPLE. -ACTIVE LIVING - FOSTERS LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO CULTIVATE A STRONGER FOCUS FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITY DESIGN, LOCAL FOOD SECURITY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. NRS' ACTIVE LIVING PROGRAM PLANS AND IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, RESIDENTS AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS IN EFFORTS AROUND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, TRAILS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS REDUCE THEIR ENERGY BURDEN, IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONDITIONS OF OCCUPIED HOUSING AND TO FOSTER CLIENT SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN SUPPORT OF THESE GOALS, WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY: ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS, HEALTH AND SAFETY REPAIRS, UTILITY AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE, LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT, CLIENT EDUCATION & ADVOCACY, AND OTHER SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED.