Giving Back December 2024 – Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center
Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center…
ENJOY Q&A, with Frank Massa, Program Aide
What does the Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center offer?
We help with applications for energy assistance, health insurance counseling, veterans assistance, CalFRESH enrollment assistance, food for homeless and low-income families, referrals to local and state agencies and other services, including help for elders.
What is the most popular service the Resource Center offers?
It’s seasonal. Now it’s health insurance counseling, food distribution, energy assistance applications and free community events.
How long has the Resource Center been operating?
More than 20 years.
What is the primary way you reach out to community members about your services?
We are funded by Siskiyou Works, CalFRESH, Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, Behavioral Health, multiple grants and other sources.
Who do you serve?
We serve families, seniors, 2-5 year-olds in play groups, homeless people, teens, single moms and veterans, all in the community.
Do you collaborate with other local organizations?
Yes. Examples are Great Northern Services, Health and Human Services and other resource centers in the county. We work in close cooperation with our other six resource centers in Siskiyou County.
What kind of volunteer opportunities do you offer?
We have opportunities for all abilities.
What do you envision for the future of the Resource Center and are there any areas you hope to expand?
We want to expand outreach, specifically to families, the homeless and veterans, and to expand vaccination opportunities while improving adaptation to each community’s specific needs.
Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center
109 E. Lake St., Mount Shasta
(530) 926-1400 • www.mtshastacrc.com
