Note: Due to a high volume of referrals, there is currently an active waitlist to join this program as a youth participant. The Youth Service Corps team will reach out once the individual reaches the top of their waitlist.

The Youth Service Corps program allows nonprofit organization or local government agency employers to connect with eligible job applicants and expand their workforce while the program pays for training.

The program:

• Places trained interns that match the needs of employers
• Pays an intern’s wages for up to six months while employers provide role-specific training
• Provides interns with coaching and support for the duration of the internship
• Is open to both English only and Spanish only speakers

The Connecting Point Employment Services department offers the Youth Service Corps program. The program is focused on hiring youth ages 16-30 to work with local nonprofits or government agencies in the areas of public service, food insecurity, and climate action.

Web pages

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Waste Management provides a full range of residential and commercial solid waste collection services in Nevada County, including trash, organic waste, recycling, and safe disposal of home-generated sharps.

Services include:

• Curbside trash, organic waste, and recycling pick-up
• Environmental services
• Dumpster rental and waste receptacles
• Recycling services
• Safe disposal of home-generated sharps (needles, syringes, pen needles, lancets) in approved biohazard containers
• Sharps disposal is accepted at the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Rite Aid Pharmacy during regular business hours.
• Approved biohazard containers are sold at pharmacies. It's illegal to dispose of sharps in regular trash or recycling.

Additional Information:

Low-income and senior discount request forms are available online.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.wm.com/location/california/nevada_county/index.jsp
• Organic Waste Recycling - https://calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/slcp/
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The SAFE (Stability, Access, Foundation, Empowerment) program is committed to finding and helping youth ages 12 -26 who are experiencing homelessness.

Many youth experiencing homelessness do not have access to local or state funding or simply don’t know what services are available. And few nonprofit organizations in the region can help. SAFE fills the gap by connecting youth who have alternative, unpredictable, or inconsistent housing access with community resources and well-trained professionals.

SAFE helps mitigate homelessness in Nevada County by providing:

• Basic needs, such as food, clothing, housing, hygiene supplies, showers
• Education and training, including transitioning to college and/or trade school
• Physical health and mental wellness counseling
• Training to develop the necessary skills to live independently

Web pages

• Home - https://bffyouth.org/safe/

Shekinah Care, In-Home Care for Seniors provides fee-based long- and short-term in-home care for seniors.

Services include:

• Personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility assistance
• Palliative care
• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• Healthy food prep

Provides a thorough assessment of home and living conditions to point out possible health and safety issues and determine what type of assistance is needed. The choice to make any changes in the home environment and care should involve the client and all available family members and health care professionals. Fingerprinted for safe and reliable help.

Call for appointment and then an in-home assessment will be done to ascertain the level of services that are required. Services for in-home care are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Shifts can be any length of time with minimum shift of 4 hours.

Web pages

• Home - https://shekinahcare.org/
• Services - https://shekinahcare.org/services

The Food Bank of Nevada County offers food home delivery for eligible families.

Call FREED at 530-477-3333 for a screening to learn if you are eligible for food home delivery due to inability to leave your home to get your own groceries. For seniors and people with disabilities who have absolutely no way to get to a food distribution anywhere.

Web pages

• Home - www.foodbankofnc.org
  
  
  
  

The Salvation Army offers a small emergency food pantry at 10725 Alta St, Grass Valley, for people needing short-term food assistance.

Services include:

• Emergency pantry access for individuals and families who cannot make it to larger distributions
• Intended to bridge short-term food needs before connecting with larger partners like the Food Bank of Nevada County or Interfaith Food Ministry

Web pages

• Home - www.grassvalley.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army in Grass Valley offers social support services including emergency food pantry and a clothes closet.

Ministry programs include a women's group and a youth program which includes summer youth camps.

Web pages

• Home - https://grassvalley.salvationarmy.org/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

Meals on Wheels provides qualified home-bound seniors over the age of 60 with nutritious lunches. Must be enrolled in the Meals on Wheels program. Delivery is on Tuesdays & Thursdays (no deliveries on weekends, major holidays or when roads are unsafe to travel). Gold Country Senior Services oversees the Meals on Wheels program in Western Nevada County (Alta Sierra, Grass Valley, Lake of the Pines, Lake Wildwood, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Rough and Ready, etc).*

Meals on Wheels clients can apply to the Pet Food Pantry Program through their case worker. The purpose of the Pet Food Pantry Program is to keep seniors and their pets together by reducing pet expenses.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/meals-on-wheels/
  

* For North San Juan / San Juan Ridge call 530-292-9525. See database program: MEALS ON WHEELS-NORTH SAN JUAN - GCSS

Nevada County Superintendent of Schools sponsors the Family Resource Centers (FRCs).

They're intended to meet the needs of all families in the region, not just those whose children attend school at that location.

Each of the Family Resource Centers offers the following core services:

• Parenting Classes
• Lending Libraries for children and adults
• ASQ's
• Child Development Information and parenting support
• Playgroups
• Clothes Closet
• Computer support including printers and fax
• Food Pantry in San Juan Ridge
• Diapers
• Spanish speaking staff
• Information and referrals for children and parents

They help parents find support and services they need. They make referrals and can direct parents and help navigate community services. Services are free of charge and families are encouraged to drop in during operating hours.

FRCs are a comfortable, inviting space for parents and children, including changing tables, toys, rocking chairs, couches, and the like. They have support available for Spanish speakers and have a P…

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The City of Grass Valley Parks & Recreation Department manages the rental of indoor and outdoor facilities for public and private use.

These spaces accommodate events such as weddings, meetings, fundraisers, and community celebrations.

Rental facilities include:

• Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building (managed by Nevada County)
• Grass Valley Elks Lodge
• Memorial Park Clubhouse
• Memorial Park Picnic Areas
• Condon Park BBQ Areas and Pavilions
• Downtown City Hall Council Chambers
• Grass Valley Library Royce Branch Meeting Room

Each facility has specific capacity limits, amenities, and rental fees. Availability, requirements, and reservation procedures vary by location.

Facility-specific details and application forms are provided online. Applications may include requirements for deposits, insurance, or additional permits for food service, alcohol, or amplified sound.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/facility-rentals
• Facility Use Application - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/site…

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