How to Help

 

Teacher Mark Friedman and his 4th grade students from Marigold Elementary School donate 2,000 pairs of socks to help keep Torres Shelter guests warm this winter.

 

At True North Housing Alliance, we serve children and families, single adults, and seniors with a wide variety of needs. Please see the list of donations that we need below. Thank you for your generosity!

DROP OFF DETAILS: Please call ahead to arrange a drop off time: (530) 891-9048

Bedding:

  • pillows

  • twin bed sheet sets (no queen or king)

  • blankets

  • bath towels

laundry & hygiene:

  • laundry detergent (liquid or sheets, preferably non-scented)

  • shampoo (large bottles preferred)

  • body wash (large bottles preferred)

kitchen:

  • kitchen towels

  • large tupperware/food storage containers

  • 10-gallon and 45-gallon clear bags, and 55-gallon black bags

Clothing:

  • socks (new, non-used)

  • underwear (new, non-used)

  • t-shirts, all sizes and genders (no drug or alcohol logos, no curse words)

Misc:

  • Ibuprofen

  • Tylenol

PLEASE NOTE: Please take all other clothing donations to our community partners:

Furniture:

Please call us ahead of time. Our needs vary. (530) 891-9048.

Food

Please call us first. Our needs vary. (530) 891-9048, ext. 806.

other ways to help:

Please consider making a monetary donation! Those are always appreciated, as they help us purchase all of the items above and more for our guests.

You can also volunteer with us. We are always looking for extra helping hands.

Thank you so much for your generosity and kind heart!

 

Thanks to the help of the Chico Stake: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an anonymous donor, we were able to replace washers and dryers at the Torres Shelter! Pictured here are True North Team members Dustin (center) and Chris with Linda Davis from the Church.