The volunteer-based service sends those 55 and older to help in local school classrooms as tutors and one-on-one mentors.

Article by Suzanne Rodriguez for The Press Democrat

Photos by John Burgess

November is National Family Caregiver Month and we are celebrating those that step up to assume the trying and selfless duty of family caregiving. NCO Redwood Caregiver Resource Center (RCRC) supports family caregivers by addressing their mental, physical, financial, and emotional well-being as they navigate one of the most challenging tasks they may ever shoulder-- helping loved ones in decline live the best lives they can.

More than 40 Lake County residents applied for this season's "earn-and-learn" paid constrution training with NCO BUILD. These six young men were selected because they demonstrated a true need, high motivation, and clear goals to step into leadership roles in Lake County.

The Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) was created to promote a sustainable and equitable recovery from the economic distress of COVID-19. CERF will focus on innovative plans to diversify local economies and develop sustainable climate-friendly industries that create family-sustaining and accessible jobs throughout Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte and Lake Counties.

Call 707-456-7989 or email MENDOASSIST@ncoinc.org

NCO is here to help Lake and Mendocino County households still waiting on relief from the CA COVID Rent Relief Program, Housing is Key. Contact a bilingual case manager get help on your pending application or to file an appeal if you've been denied assistance. 707-456-7989 or mendoassist@ncoinc.org