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2021 Summer Youth Mini Grants Application Available Now! Groups and organizations planning summer youth programs, camps and activities in Curry, Del Norte and H...umboldt counties are encouraged to apply for mini-grants offered in partnership by the Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Humboldt Area Foundation, McLean Foundation, Patricia D. and William B. Smullin Foundation, and St. Joseph Health. Download the online application at: https://www.wildriverscf.org//2021%20SYMG%20Application.pdf The Summer Youth Partnership Mini-Grants are available to programs scheduled between June 1 and Sept. 1. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, May 3. The average grant award will be $500. Past grant dollars created summer camp opportunities for local youth; provided food to children in need; sponsored language and cultural education and activities, youth outdoor stewardship activities, summer reading programs, and music and theater programs. Programs must meet the guidelines and restrictions provided by the California or Oregon Department of Health to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Travel outside of the region for summer activities and camps will not be funded. For more information contact [email protected] or call 707-442-2993.

Student scholarships available! More than 160 unique scholarship opportunities offered by Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation. The schol...arship applications deadline is March 15 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.hafoundation.org/Grants-/Scholarships-Apply-Now Questions? Email [email protected] or call us at 707-442-2993! See more

BHC DNATL WAS LIVE! BHC Initiative Director Michelle Carrillo participated as a panel speaker during a national workshop hosted by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Michelle shared how BHC and its community partners have worked collaboratively the last 10 years to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Del Norte County and Tribal Lands.... The live webcast panel discussion (recorded for future viewing) was part of a two-day workshop focused on community-led action around a variety of health-based initiatives, including the social determinants of health. Learn more at: https://www.nationalacademies.org/.../community-led...

AMAZING THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY! Our community has made wonderful progress in the last 10 years as BHC and our community partners work collaboratively to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Del Norte County and Tribal Lands. Learn more about our community's success story during a live webcast at 8 a.m. (pst) Friday, Jan. 29, when BHC Initiative Director Michelle Carrillo participates as a panel speaker during a national workshop hosted by the N...ational Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. View the live webcast at: https://www.nationalacademies.org//community-led-initiativ Details: The 90-minute panel discussion is part of a two-day workshop focused on community-led action around a variety of health-based initiatives, including the social determinants of health. The workshop, which includes four sessions over two days, is Jan. 28-29. On both days, sessions will run (eastern standard time) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the workshop, or to register, visit the link above.

"Stories of Hope" Our brand new 2019-2020 yearbook is out and filled with stories lifting up the great work that is happening throughout our communities in Curry and Del Norte counties. Click this link to view and download the pdf. https://www.wildriverscf.org//Y/WRCF%20Yearbook%202021.pdf

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