Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Services topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Local nonprofits seek donations, volunteers; PAWS plans Nov. 14 launch
Summary
Representatives of Interfaith Food Ministry and PAWS addressed the council during public comment. IFM asked for monetary donations, nonperishable food and volunteer help ahead of expected benefit changes; PAWS announced a launch event on Nov. 14 to raise funds for mobile kennels that will support people entering treatment.
Two local nonprofits used the public-comment period to update the council and ask for community support.
Victoria Lindsay, marketing and communications manager for Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM), said the organization provides supplemental groceries to Nevada County residents facing food insecurity and is preparing for a rise in demand following changes to federal benefits. "The most impactful way to help us right now are through monetary donations," Lindsay said; she also requested donations of canned meal items and reusable grocery bags and invited volunteers to come to IFM—s facility Monday through Saturday after 7 a.m.
Liz Newman, president and client coordinator for Paws (Protecting Animals While Supporting Sobriety), described a program that fosters pets while their owners enter treatment and invited the public to the nonprofit—s official launch event on Friday, Nov. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Newman said the organization is fundraising for mobile kennels to enable quicker emergency placement when someone receives treatment with short notice.
Both speakers left written materials and contact information for residents who want to help. The council did not take formal action on these requests during the meeting.
Ending: Flyers and contact information were provided to the clerk for distribution; both groups encouraged residents to donate or volunteer.
