Nevada County Happenings
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CAP Month 2023- Thank you
Thank you so much to all of our wonderful donors. The month was filled with amazing events and examples of community members and service providers who are dedicated to the ongoing prevention of child abuse and neglect. On April 8th, we had a wonderful first Community Barbecue for Child Abuse Prevention month. Jim from Nevada County Free Range Beef grilled his delicious burgers and the Bikers Against Child Abuse grilled hotdogs donated by the Northridge. With donations from so many valued community partners, we were able to have a fantastic day and serve over 200 community members and children. On April 11, we were able to partner with Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center and local families with young children to share in a day of crafts and joy. The Board of Supervisors passed a proclamation on April 18th declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and received a presentation from the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Western Nevada County (CAPC) and the Nevada County Rapid Response Team. Finally, on April 25th, CAPC hosted a Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) training that was open to the public. Please see our Sponsors page for more information on the partners who donated time, money, and goods to make this month amazing.
Raise Them Up!
This event is geared towards current and prospective foster parents, kincare families, adoptive families, and youth who are currently or were formerly in foster care. Please join us Saturday, May 20th at Twin Cities Church where we will gather, play games, give away fun items, have family photo shoots, eat lunch together and even get faces painted all for FREE. Let the kids play the family fun activities while you discover the services offered at the vendor booths. You will learn about available tutoring, Summer camps, post-secondary education options, counseling services, after school programs and more community resources for any & all foster care related programs. As May is “Foster Care Awareness” month, there is a focus for foster parent appreciation with raffle prizes, treats and fun. Please invite potential resource families to come and learn about the system of support available to those who serve the foster care community”Hospitality House Donation Match for May
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We have a special opportunity at hand—two community members have come forward to help homeless men, women and children by offering an incredible “May Match Challenge” to Hospitality House, and you can help further these efforts.
Through May 31, all monetary donations made to Hospitality House will be matched by these individuals, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000. This means a $50 donation will automatically become $100, which as an example, can provide a warm, nourishing meal to 100 locals in need
Over our last fiscal year, Hospitality House has served 15% more people experiencing homelessness—jumping from 618 people to 718 in the span of one year,” said Nancy Baglietto, executive director of Hospitality House. “This equates to 100 more local men, women, children, seniors and veterans who are houseless and in urgent need of shelter and resources designed to help them return to homes of their own.Committed to providing pathways to housing, Hospitality House has been making strides to combat housing shortages and rising rents by opening Sierra Guest Home (pictured right) in 2021, a transitional housing complex for seniors and those living with disabilities, and by opening Brunswick Commons in 2022 with several partners, 40 units of permanent housing for families and individuals. In April of this year, Hospitality House formed a partnership with City of Grass Valley with the intent to build more subsidized housing through potential state funding and local donor support, with a goal to alleviate the working poor, older adults surviving on Social Security who are unable to work, struggling families who can’t compete with fair market rate rents, and so forth
CNL’s Local Non-Profit Job Oppertunities
To see additional opportunities in the local county nonprofit sector, visit CNL’s Jobs Page on our website.
Positions available currently:
Bear Yuba Land Trust – Communications & Outreach Manager
Center for the Arts – Accounting Assistant
Community Beyond Violence – Program Support Specialist
Hospitality House – Shelter Case Manager, Outreach Case Manager, Drug and Alcohol Counselor Case Manager, Shelter and Community Advocate
Master Gardeners of Nevada County – Master Gardener Community Education Specialist 2
Sierra Nevada Children’s Services (SNCS) – Education Director
South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) – Headwaters Science Project Manager, River Captains
Woolman at Sierra Friends Center – Maintenance Technician (Temp to Hire)
Bright Futures for Youth
Bright Futures for Youth
Seasonal Summer Camp Opportunities
Bright Futures for Youth has summer full- and part-time positions available
We’re seeking motivated seasonal employees who are passionate about working with youth to assist with our summer camps held at Deer Creek Elementary School in Nevada City and Union Hill Elementary School in Grass Valley.
We are looking to fill positions, some at each of the schools. Full-time positions and a part-time position are available. Click the links below to view the full job description for each position.
Job Descriptions
- Site Coordinator – Union Hill
- Site Coordinator – Deer Creek
- Opening Camp Counselor – Deer Creek
- Opening Camp Counselor – Union Hill
- Closing Camp Counselor – Deer Creek
- Closing Camp Counselor – Union Hill
- Early Childhood Educational Counselor – Deer Creek
- Camp Floater Counselor (part-time)
To apply, complete the form here, where you may also upload your resume.
The mission of Bright Futures for Youth is to ignite the potential of youth today for vibrant communities tomorrow.
To learn more about Bright Futures for Youth, please visit their website at bffyouth.org
Nevada County News
Nevada County Environmental Health Announces 2023 Mosquito Fish Giveaway Days
Nevada County’s Environmental Health Department will host five Mosquito Fish Giveaways at the Eric Rood Center, all on Thursdays, beginning May 11th and going through July 6th.
“Mosquito fish consume a lot of insect larvae in ponds or other standing bodies of water,” explained Amy Irani, Environmental Health Director. “By reducing the mosquito population in larvae form, you can reduce the mosquito population and your risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases, including the West Nile Virus. My team also wants to remind folks to check and remove standing water from pots, bins, buckets, and tires. We all play a role in reducing the risk of infection.”
Equity & Inclusion Leadership Alliance Announces Community Survey
Some things are a crime, and some things just aren’t right! Safe and Unified Nevada County (SUN) believes we can address both–and build a stronger community–by sharing our experiences, finding common ground, and providing meaningful support to those negatively impacted by hate crimes and hate incidents in our area.
SUN is a subcommittee of the Equity & Inclusion Leadership Alliance (EILA), which consists of representatives from the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Coalition, county and municipal departments, law enforcement, the judicial system, healthcare, faith-based groups, education, the arts, the social justice non-profit Color Me Human, and other vital organizations. It is a vibrant mix of leaders working to address the current needs of our community and plan for a brighter future.
In the spirit of Victims’ Rights Week, SUN is asking all Nevada County residents to share their insights in the 2023 SUN Survey to move forward in the spirit of candor and collaboration.
Nevada County Happenings
Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival
Save the Date: Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival Set for May 6th
The Gold Country Kiwanis, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are once again partnering to produce the Children’s Health, Safety and Fire Preparedness Carnival. This free educational event planned for Saturday, May 6th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm will host nearly 2 acres of activity at the Rood Center in Nevada City.
Kids of all ages are invited to see firetrucks and ambulances up close and meet Smokey Bear and his good friend Sparky. With over 75 exhibits, children will have the opportunity to meet the professionals who work to keep our community safe, such as first responders, fire fighters, law enforcement, search and rescue volunteers, emergency medical service workers, and wildfire prevention experts. Free lunch will be served alongside face-painting, bubbles, balloons, and clown entertainment.
Nevada County News
Community Comes Together for Child Abuse Prevention Month
On Tuesday, April 18th, the Board of Supervisors proclaimed April 2023 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Nevada County. This is a time for communities to rally together to build caring connections, supportive environments, and positive experiences for children and families. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Western Nevada County (CAPC) and Nevada County encourage everyone to support children in their communities by prioritizing and collaborating with families. All month we will be bringing awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month by encouraging individuals and organizations to WEAR BLUE FOR KIDS every Friday.
Historical Landmarks Commission Invites Public to Participate in National Marker Day
The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission invites residents to participate in this year’s National Marker Day on April 28th. This national event is designed to help clean and maintain the almost 200,000 historical markers believed to exist in the United States.
Nevada County has over 200 historical landmarks. The Historical Landmarks Commission is looking for volunteers to visit the markers in their neighborhood. There are many ways of locating the County’s markers; residents can visit the interactive map of the County’s landmarks or purchase an electronic or paperback copy of the book Exploring Nevada County, a guide to all the County’s landmarks.