

Sympathy versus Empathy: Fueling True Connection
by Anjali Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw “Rarely what makes something better is a response. What makes something...
deannagallagher
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Relief Rehab
by Anjali Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltcZUJDT2KE Community Development Specialist Steve Corbett effectively describes the...

Anjali Smith
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Hope for the Hurting
by Anjali Smith based on Future Story module "Hope is Huge" by DeAnna Gallagher Hope allows us to envision a better future and take...

Anjali Smith
Jul 25, 20233 min read


A Leader of Hope: Anna's Story
by Jess Luoma It's not every day that you meet someone with so much heart who has experienced so much loss. Anna Byers is something...

Jess Luoma
Jun 19, 20234 min read


A New Chapter: An Update on Redding's First Micro Shelter Community
Redding's historic step toward providing safe, transitional housing for those experiencing homelessness has proven to be exceptionally...

Jess Luoma
Jun 12, 20235 min read


For My Father: Denise's Story (Part Two)
by Jess Luoma In Part Two of Denise's story, she shares about the heartbreaking death of her father, Leslie Toothman-- beaten to death by...

Jess Luoma
May 29, 20233 min read


Invited to Stop for the One
by Jess Luoma These stories are a testament to our continued volunteer and donor support. To take part in the community transformation...

Jess Luoma
Apr 26, 20233 min read


For My Father: Denise's Story
by Jess Luoma To take part in the community transformation pioneered at Shasta Thrive and further testimonies such as these by...

Jess Luoma
Apr 26, 20232 min read


Joyful Living Magazine: Forming Family Around Our Homeless Neighbors
by Jess Luoma Thank you Joyful Living Magazine for publishing a piece of our heart for the beautiful people living on our streets. To...

Jess Luoma
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Redding Restart: Addressing Homelessness
by Rodney LaFrance & Jess Luoma The first Friday of March 2023, Redding Restart held its first forum on homeless awareness, which was...

Jess Luoma
Mar 14, 20235 min read