People find ways to give back! A food recipient/volunteer brought pizza for our 12 food distribution volunteers at La Luz...she works as a waitress and wanted to share a generous tip with others.   

Many local businesses and groups assisted our Rainbow House single moms and young children recently - Nita's Trophies donated a weather-resistant plaque thanking Home Depot for their recent contribution of a small "Seeds of Hope Garden"...Valley Vacuum & Sewing donated six refurbished vacuum cleaners and claims us as their  "charity of the year." Great Clips of American Canyon donated two free haircuts as client rewards for achieving milestones...A Napa Valley Adult Ed teacher began facilitating a weekly parenting class, while RN students from Napa Valley College taught residents about nutrition and left them with a nutritious crock-pot dinner.  

In the past month our Lake County Director of Programs, Hedy Montoya, has worked with diverse groups in the interests of economically-challenged Lake County... Domestic Violence Training for Indigenous People, with Sunrise Services, the Dept. of Justice, and the Pomo Rancheria; Calpine Corp., Cobb Mtn. Lions and Kelseyville's 4H Club regarding food drives; the Hunger Task Force and Twin Pines Casino in preparation for a fundraiser; Vet Connect in Clearlake to help vets with supplemental food; Middletown Luncheon Club's meeting with U.S Congressman Mike Thompson's aide Brad Onorato and a meeting with State Senator Noreen Evans' Field Representative Liz McCarthy. All of these will lead to more resources and services for people in need.