How many more will die on our streets before the city does the right thing?

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.

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

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...

“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.”

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.

Laura's Law is a tool to compel severely mentally ill into treatment. Many in the community, including us, have pushed for it's adoption.
The county feels the program is too costly, while failing to address the needs of the people who need it the most. For instance, to be a candidate for the program, it requires that folks have been hospitalized at least 2x in the past 3 years….

Faith Lutheran Church has installed a tribute to local members of the homeless community who’ve died in the last year without housing. The installation can be seen at 667 East First Avenue. The tribute will remain in place for one week starting May 9, 2021 and then rotate to another local church. 💔

A CLIMATE DYSTOPIA IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

“Even in California, where the lack of affordable housing has reached epidemic levels in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Chico — an outdoorsy college town — stands out for the ruthlessness with which its city government and police have turned on unhoused residents...