True North Housing Alliance

06/23/2026

Imagine you're unhoused and staying with us at the Torres Shelter, and you've been struggling with your mental health. One day, you take a chance and try something new.

You decide to go to a guest enrichment class where people are painting and creating. There, you discover that you have a love and a talent for art. It helps you find peace.

At the shelter, you get help accessing mental health care and support. You work hard to be your own advocate with the encouragement of your True North case manager.

Now, you've moved into your own place. All around you are the colorful images of the art that you have created hanging on your walls.

There are sunsets and starry nighttime skies. There are portraits of your dog--in one, she's grinning with a tennis ball in her teeth. There are scenes of rock gardens, of parks, of a woman in a sunhat.

They are a reminder of how far you've come.

Your name is Fullstack. And this is your home.

Fullstack recently sat down with us, their faithful dog Calipso resting comfortably by their side, to talk about their journey. You can watch their full interview here: https://youtu.be/o_WHW1YKSrQ?si=twyi8NNaHZOOMhnu

"The staff is really nice here, really helpful, really trying to help people get ahead and trying to be respectful of people and their differences, and I really appreciate that," Fullstack said. "They are following and helping me along the journey while I still have housing. It’s very supportive.”

This is the power of the work that we do. This is the power of your support. Thank you. 💙 truenorthbutte.org/donate

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a special day for us and our community. We're standing in solidarity and unity with all people, families, and generations affected by slavery.

Today we celebrate their freedom, resilience and joy, and we encourage you to do the same! ✊🏾✊🏻✊🏿✊🏼

Check out the BLACC Juneteenth Celebration from 3pm-8pm today, June 19th, at DeGarmo Park in Chico, featuring live music and performances, exhibits by local artists, vendors and info booths, delicious food, and the opportunity to support amazing Black-owned businesses! - https://www.facebook.com/events/2389699998162292/

06/11/2026

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Thank you Stonewall Alliance Chico for hosting us at Chico Pride this year. It was a beautiful day and we were happy to be there to support, connect with folks, and offer resources! 🏡 Pride events: https://www.stonewallchico.com/chico-pride

06/10/2026

"True North is opening a kennel for doggos like me? I AM SO EXCITED!" - Kita

Duke's Pet Park & Kennel is opening in Chico soon, right here at the Torres Shelter. This will help us better care for our clients' unhoused pets until they find their furrever home together. 🥹🙌

06/05/2026

We are hiring a Data Administrator!

They are:
- responsible for supporting agency data quality
- HMIS compliance
- reporting requirements
- database maintenance
- and data integrity across programs.

Check out our listing on Indeed to apply and to view key responsibilities and minimum qualifications:

Apply for the Data Administrator job in Chico, CA! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

06/03/2026

What happens to the items that Chico State students no longer need when moving out of the residence halls? They go to local charities like ours! 🙌

We have a fantastic partnership with Chico State- Housing. After the semester ended, we filled a box truck with bedding items, towels, clothing and household items for our guests moving into permanent housing. These are critical supplies for us so that we can make a house feel like a home for folks in need as they take that next step after experiencing homelessness.

Special thanks to Chico State's Amanda McAllister-Knutson (pictured here with our team members Dustin, Marcel, and John) for coordinating this pickup and helping us load up the truck with this awesome donation!

06/02/2026

Wow, are we impressed with the amazing work that the volunteers at Chico Project SAVE are up to! They have donated and shipped valuable medical and dental supplies to over 260 countries, and they operate a warehouse here in Chico to help people in need in our community, offering walkers, wheelchairs, adult incontinence briefs, and more.

We are so grateful for their partnership and their donation of items to support of the seniors and adults in our programs. 🙏🏻

Special thanks to Alma, Susie, Courtney, and Janice Walker (pictured here with our team) for teaching us about your history and taking us on a tour.

06/01/2026

Spring is in full swing, and that means that it's time to get to work on the garden! 🌱 Our fantastic partners at Grace Community Church generously chose us as one of their nonprofits to support on "Serve Chico Day" and installed over 100 bags of bark in our garden and other landscape areas outside our shelter.

This undertaking was a lot of hard work and we are so grateful for their time and support! Thank you to Jen Burleson for making this happen, and for church volunteers Bill, Patty, Connie and Luke for coming out to help. 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

Grace Community Church supported 10 local organizations on their Serve Chico Day with similar projects. We are so grateful for their support and work in our community!

05/31/2026

We took a short field trip this month and visited the team at the P.A.T.H. Plaza in Red Bluff. We got to meet their residents (including some very sweet dogs and cats) and learn about how they have responded to the homelessness crisis in their small town by operating a low-barrier navigation center.

Homelessness is a regional issue and we are proud to partner/work alongside others working to get people off the streets and into housing.

Thank you to the PATH - Poor and the Homeless Tehama County Coalition for hosting us and to Joyce, Jimmy, Michael, James and Truelena for being our greeters/tour guides. Most importantly, thank you for all that you are doing to help people in need!