I forgot to mention Christmas.

As my family had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family we truly felt blessed. I barely recovered from being sick in time to enjoy it. 

My father had purchased a home across the street from ours a month prior and over Christmas my mother visited him as she currently lives in assisted living in Sonoma County. Christmas Day my mother announced she would be moving back in with my father. This was exciting news for us all. 

She had considered moving into another facility here in Redding but changed her mind and surprised us all. 

 My wife and daughter and son will provide much of my parents in home assistance. Having my parents near me again has truly got to be one of the best gifts I could have received and I did not even see it coming. Wow. 

My health is relatively stable now. Headaches, back pain and some pain in my sternum and clavicle but tolerable. My plan moving forward is to continue my physical therapy and hopefully reduce my weight. I'm now using a tens unit to control pain issues. I like it. 

SHP Ends 2014 accomplishing much.

Goodbye to 2014 and Hello 2015. We accomplished much in 2014. We came together as a community. We researched community village solutions for homelessness. Formed a vision. Developed and implemented a plan. Created our facebook page. Created our website. Elected a Board of Directors. Appointed committees chairs and recruited volunteers. Joined the Shasta County-City of Redding Homeless Continuum of Care. Opened an office on Pine Street. Opened a Bank account. Established a Corporation and a 501c3 nonprofit. Received donations. Held a fundraiser. Became a member of the Redding Chamber of Commerce. Held a Community Forum. Had constructive consulting meetings with local business owners and county and city officials. Developed collaborative relationships with individuals in the community, other organizations and agencies. Directed staff to research and write program outlines. And so much more. 

Yes we truly had a very productive 2014. As we say goodbye to 2014 we will never forget all the hard work and sacrifices made by our volunteers. Nor will we forget all the financial and material donations we received from our supporters. Together your help is what got us to this new year of 2015. We are one year closer to reaching our goal. Let's keep this positive community supported momentum going as we will need Land, Grants, Sponsorship & Donations to achieve our goals. On behalf of those without a home I Thank you all. You are truly Amazing!

Happy New Year!

Sincerely, 

Douglas J Christian

President

Shasta Humanity Project

Happy New Year! 2015 Toast.

Well some how we all made it thru 2014 and we all still have our attitudes and personalities. 

Ladies & Gentlemen, please lift up your glass and toast with me. 

May 2015 be a year of renewal & prosperity full of love, joy and peace for ourselves and for all those we share this big blue marble with. May the days be bright and cheery and the nights be calm and restful.  May no man, woman or child suffer from the lack of love, food or shelter. May all hearts and minds be filled with the compassionate loving creative & collaborative wisdom needed so this world may be a better place for us all. 
Happy New Year. 
Welcome 2015. 

Cheers.