Our Mission
At True North Housing Alliance, we move people forward and out of homelessness with compassion, dignity, and accountability. We offer a spectrum of services, including:
Why We Are Here
Homelessness is on the rise in the United States and the demand for shelter and housing programs is growing.
Throughout the country, over 771,000 people are experiencing homelessness—187,000 in California and 1,392 in Butte County. (Sources: National Alliance to End Homelessness ; Butte Countywide Continuum of Care)
Butte County has experienced catastrophic wildfires (including the 2018 Camp Fire that killed 84 people), that have not only traumatized our community but eradicated a significant portion of affordable housing stock.
Sadly, we are seeing more seniors, people with disabilities and children experiencing homelessness.
This is why we are here: Our community needs us.
When you join our cause, whether it’s through volunteering, becoming a monthly donor, or coming to our events, you join a dedicated, passionate team that has been successfully sheltering and housing people for 28 years. You create a lasting, positive impact for our community.
Our Impact
At True North Housing Alliance, we are building lasting pathways out of homelessness for all.
In 2025, we served over 1,280 people in need and housed nearly 170 people.
Our newly opened Howard Slater Navigation Center is already breaking the cycle of homelessness in our community by providing homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services in collaboration with dozens of community partners.
In just our first four months of operation:
We housed 101 people, including 48 through homelessness prevention.
We welcomed over 400 people into the Slater Center—300 to shelter, 101 to housing.
We have reached 60% of our total number housed in 2025 already.
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Get Involved
There are many ways you can participate in our organization’s important work. We are so grateful for the generosity of our volunteers and supporters in both time and resources!
Volunteer
From assisting our staff with daily living services to being a meal provider or special events volunteer, there are many ways to make a difference in our community.
Donate
Join our cause and help move people forward and out of homelessness, with compassion, dignity and accountability. We cannot do this without you!
Chico State students give back by volunteering at True North
In 2025, we served over 1,280 people and housed nearly 170 through our programs at True North Housing Alliance. Our Annual Report provides a colorful snapshot of our goals and successes for 2025.