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Derk & Wendy Schulze: The North Coast Resource Center Is Regrouping – January 31, 2012

By kevpod

The North Coast Resource Center is approaching its first month of being closed. We remain hopeful that the closure is temporary and will attempt to keep you informed of our progress. We are eager to see the following services return to and for Arcata. »

Food For People Starts Endeavor-Like Service – January 5, 2012

By kevpod

“There are so many people in need,” said Anne Holcomb, executive director of Food For People. She called the arrangement a “short-term solution.” »

North Coast Resource Center Suspending Operations – December 13, 2011

By kevpod

Its ability to aid Arcata’s needy sapped by funding shortfalls, a depleted staff and board of directors and several high-tab equipment malfunctions, the North Coast Resource Center (NCRC) is taking a time out. »

NCRC Near Collapse, No Extreme Weather Shelter Planned – November 16, 2011

By kevpod

Now, with bad winter weather looming, there is no money left to operate this season’s EWS, and some of the pastors are wondering what happened to what should have been a surplus of funds. »

Freezing Cold, Pelting Rain And Nowhere To Sleep – January 4, 2011

By kevpod

Individuals, businesses, school groups, service clubs, other faith communities are all being asked to pitch in with any donation they can muster. Cash is always useful, of course, but so are contributions of food and washable blankets. Donations are tax deductible, should be earmarked “EWS” and may be sent or delivered to Arcata Presbyterian... »

New, Expanded Night Shelter Opens – November 9, 2010

By kevpod

Some 15 to 20 persons may be sheltered at the facility, renovated from the previous, lower-capacity Night Shelter on the same site. »

Eye Editorial: Relocate And Reform The NCRC – May 26, 2010

By kevpod

Through its dedicated volunteers and with the generous support of the community and City of Arcata, the North Coast Resource Center (NCRC) is providing vital services to the disadvantaged in Arcata. For the sake of those in need, the NCRC should have its lease on the Arcata Service Center extended. »

The 4-20 Conundrum: Two Press Releases

By kevpod

ARCATA – With the annual 4-20 gathering in Redwood Park anticipated next Tuesday, the City of Arcata and North Coast Resource Center (NCRC) have issued the following press releases. *** CITIZENS ASKED TO HELP PROTECT ARCATA’S REDWOOD PARK BY STAYING AWAY ON APRIL 20TH. Each year on April 20th, increasingly larger crowds of people... »

Kathy Marshall: The usual NCRC dance – January 20, 2010

By kevpod

I’m disappointed that the Arcata City Council is content to simply take Mr. Shelter’s word that, “we will do it right” as an appropriate plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and monitoring not only the challenges but the potential successes. »