North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Volunteering

For Turtle Bay Exploration Park Volunteer opportunities see page 94.
Photo: Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

Volunteer Opportunities For Kids Outside In Nature

Both volunteer work and spending time in nature have been scientifically proven to increase happiness and improve mood, so why not combine these ideas by participating in outdoor community service projects as a family that […]

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Volunteering Helps the Giver and the Recipient  

In high school and college I used to volunteer for causes I was passionate about. Then I had children and my volunteer efforts revolved around their interests. I enjoyed spending […]

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CASA Volunteers – A Voice For Foster Children

Have you heard of the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program? CASA is a national program that aims to ensure that every child in the foster care system has a […]

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A Heart For Giving

As a mother, I believe one of the most valuable gifts that I can give to my children is a heart for giving. In a society that places immense value […]

Empowering Children to Change the World (One Sock at a Time)

My daughter came to me from the foster care system when she was nine years old. Now that she is 12 and adopted, it’s important to her that she help others. […]

Serving Youth Makes Our Days Magical! How I Found Happiness By Doing Second Grade Over And Over Again.

Being a Foster Grandparent brings joy to my life every day. After retiring, I spent three years reading every book that sparked my fancy on the shelves of the Mt. […]

Not Just About Animals … 17 Great Things About 4-H

In my family, our search for different activities for our children led us to 4-H. We discovered the program offers much more than experiences in farming and raising animals, which […]

Bridging The Gap: Providing Clean Water for Millions

Humanitarian projects often sprout from a moment of inspiration then grow with commitment and lots of hard work. Bridging the Gap, founded by Shirley Adams of Chico, followed this pattern. […]

Photo by Jess Alcouffe.

The Magic of Healing – Magician Bill Jackson Knows It’s Not a Trick

In 1986 Bill Jackson became one of California’s first Project Magic magicians. Founded and designed by famed illusionist David Copperfield, Project Magic is innovative and simple. Patients with various disabilities […]

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Helping Hands: Giving Back To Those Who Help Our Community This Holiday Season

North State Parent offers our annual Helping Hands holiday section to highlight extraordinary organizations who serve our North State community in meaningful  ways. These special organizations assist individuals and families […]

Soaring with Eagle Scouts

Commitment and dedication are traits that you might expect to find in an Eagle Scout, but Ron Zufall has taken those traits to another level with his 41-year relationship with […]

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Big Dreams Give Kids A Chance To Learn

A rooster crows. A cantor chants the Muslim call to prayer. Songs from a Christian church echo through the village. Morning has come to Kyebando, Uganda. Mothers wake children who quickly […]

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