As soon as the first pandemic lockdowns were announced, they sprang into action, delivering food, medications, picking up mail and just about anything else needed by those who were immune-compromised, elderly or simply in need. They also provided subsidized and/or free food for people who were struggling with food insecurity. That work has continued, and they are out every week to ensure that people who need food in Chico don't go hungry.

Hunger Trolley Helpers Group served 1,000 Hot Meals and 700 Breakfast Bags This Year.

“I was shocked at the huge need of food and supplies our unhoused community faced. I was admittedly naïve in thinking people were being adequately provided food in our community.”

Butte Artists Mural Association Created a Butte County Mural Map and there is some stunning art

Just a reminder…Safe Chico will be raising tens of thousands of dollars today to promote their divisive, destructive agenda and dangerous agenda.

We need your help to fight back.

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐄𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞!
After a week spent promoting false and ugly narratives about a Chico City Councilmember Scott Huber, a week culminated in him losing his job and resigning from the council, the people behind Citizens for a Safe Chico are holding a benefit Saturday for the wealthiest among us. Those who can afford it will make the trek to Bailey Creek to golf and spend money at the silent auction.
𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬...

We issued a warning back in May about Rob Berry’s latest scheme to line his pockets, the hilariously misnomered “Chico Stewards for Parks and Waterways.”

As expected, it has begun. Rob partnered with the Redding law firm he previously used to help him harass the city and local service providers with frivolous lawsuits to send a series of threats to the council.

The rambling, often silly, hysteria-filled 13-page attack presents a plethora of misinformation, much of it wildly, egregiously misleading. We may discuss other parts of the letter later, but today our focus is on the portion calling for the closure of the Sycamore Pool.

“As of January 2020, 72% of homeless Californians were unsheltered. Compare that to New York state, where only 5% are unsheltered. The result is a city where homelessness, while still troubling, is also less in-your-face. Warmer weather on the West Coast, which may alter thinking about the cruelty of allowing people to sleep outdoors, could play a role in the difference, but New York has a "right to shelter" because of a 1979 court decision that interpreted the state constitution to give New Yorkers this right.”

There is literally no downside to renewing the Shelter Crisis Declaration. There are no costs, only potential benefits. It’s time to rise above pandering to an ill-informed minority. It’s time to educate our citizens and demonstrate to the judge the city is taking his admonitions seriously. It’s time to protect our community from additional liability as we begin the process of sheltering people on city-owned land. It’s time to do the right thing for Chico.

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Crisis Care Advocacy & Triage ❤️💪
Those who know the indomitable Lisa Currier know she has worked tirelessly to aid people in the community struggling with mental health crises. Her work doesn't stop when the crisis ends though. Not only does she assist people during a crisis, but she follows up, ensuring they make it to doctors appointments, connect with services and case management, and even gets them to court when needed. She needs a van to do this work effectively.