ACTIVITIES
ANNUAL DCCSC BBQ FUNDRAISER! SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023, CARRICK PARK IN WEED, 4 - 7:30 PM
UPDATE! A great time was had by all!
Stay tuned for photos from the BBQ!
Join Siskiyou Democrats'
Summer 2023 BBQ!
JUNE 24, 2023: 4:00 - 7:30 PM
Carrick Park
19369 Maple Ave, Weed, CA
Join the Siskiyou Democrats on Saturday, June 24th for our first fundraiser of 2023 in support of Siskiyou County Democratic candidates and projects!
Live Music with Jimmy Limo! Guest Speakers at the BBQ include Angelina Cook who is running for BOS District 1, and Charnna Gilmore from the Scott River Watershed Council with an info/educational presentation. Congratulate the 2023 DCCSC Annual College Scholarship winner Athena Maniatis!
Enjoy a great dinner of Beef or Vegetarian Chili, BBQ Chicken, Cole Slaw and Watermelon, followed by yummy dessert auction! There will also be a No-Host Beer and Wine Bar.
In order for us to plan for the food, please purchase your $30 tickets as soon as possible. On June 17, 2023, the price will increase to $35
Come out and meet your fellow democrats, and bring some friends with you! We need everyone on board to bring lasting change to Siskiyou County and Democratic District 1!
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/siskbbq2023
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ANNUAL FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE- THRUS FOR OUR NORTH AND SOUTH COUNTY FOOD BANKS IN YREKA AND MT. SHASTA!
DCCSC sponsored its annual South County food drive-thru on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 in support of South County Resource Centers and Siskiyou Food Assistance in Weed. Generous donations lined the parking lot of MPI Insurance at 425 S. Mount Shasta Blvd. Cash donations were much appreciated too!
DCCSC held its annual North County drive-thru food collection on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the COS Yreka Campus Health Services Parking Lot. Generous contributions of food and money benefited Siskiyou Community Food Bank and Yreka Food Bank. Thanks to all who volunteered and donated!
Siskiyou Democrats are committed to continue working against food insecurity in Siskiyou County, which stands at #2 in the state with the highest hunger and malnutrition rate. In 2022 food insecurity impacted 16.2% of our population overall, 48.6% higher than the national average, while the child food insecurity rate was even higher at 22.5%, 54.1% higher than the national average. These numbers can be expected to increase in the current year due both to the expiration in February, 2023 of federal supplemental food benefits provided during the pandemic and continuing higher than normal costs of food.
Our 2022 Food Drives provided about 3,000 pounds of non-perishable food to local food banks and community resource centers! Working together we can address food insecurity in North and South Siskiyou County! Volunteers needed!
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SECOND ANNUAL SISKIYOU DEMOCRATS (DCCSC) SCHOLARSHIP
TO BE AWARDED IN 2023.
UPDATE! Congratulations to the 2023 DCCSC Annual College Scholarship winner, Athena Maniatis! Athena will be attending Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. Meet and congratulate her at the BBQ dinner on June 24th!
The Democratic Central Committee of Siskiyou County (DCCSC) believes that an educated society is the best way to develop a strong democracy and that education is one of the best means for individuals to improve not only their own lives, but contribute to a healthy society in diverse and productive ways. To support these beliefs, we are offering the second annual one-thousand-dollar ($1000) scholarship to a Siskiyou County high school graduate to be used for education at either a community college, college/university or business/technical/trade school .
Click here to download a 2023 DCCSC Scholarship application.
The deadline for submission is 5pm on March 31, 2023. Applications may be mailed, emailed or hand-delivered. Call 530-859-1231 for more information regarding the application or submission. (All high school, charter school, home school and continuation school graduates are eligible to apply for this award).
The winner of our first annual college scholarship was Sam Shelly who graduated from Mount Shasta High School. Sam was a very impressive candidate who is studying astronomy this fall at the prestigious Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. We are so proud of him!
If you are interested in helping support future scholarships, please click here. Donations can also be mailed to: DCCSC PO Box 4 Mt Shasta, CA 96067.
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WOMEN RUNNING FOR SUHSD BOARD WIN BIG!
As many of you are aware, the California GOP had a goal of overtaking school boards in the state and California Republicans bet big on local board races.
The Siskiyou Union High School District (SUHSD) was one of the districts targeted. As a result of significant non-partisan campaign efforts, the three strong women we supported won there! Thanks to all who knocked on doors, made phone calls, and spread the word. It paid off!
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SUPPORTING FIRE VICTIMS
Supporting Fire Victims: On November 21, DCCSC members (l. to r.) Karen Zeigler, Pattie Crossen, and Carolyn Miller presented a $1,000 check to Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative (SCRC), to support longterm fire relief efforts. Receiving the contribution were (r.) SCRC Board President Ken Palfini and (c.) Program Director Steve Bryan. Here, all pause to enjoy applause from seniors attending the Monday Senior Lunch, held weekly at the Weed Community Center. Siskiyou Dems regularly serve an average of 65-75 community participants. SCRC coordinates and administers the event, and Weed City provides funds. Thanks to all our Dem donors, who made this donation possible.
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SISKIYOU DEMS SERVE SENIORS
Since May 2021 Grassroots Democrats have served lunch to between 65 and 75 seniors at the Weed Community Center every Monday.
Administered by the Siskiyou Community Resource Collaboration, the program was closed for 20 months during the pandemic. Previously set up as a buffet lunch, post Covid safety precautions required sit down service, masks until seated, maximum four per table and proof of vaccination, all of which have since been relaxed in 2023. The re-opening was made possible in partnership with the Community Engagement Committee of South Siskiyou Democrats, providing volunteer staffing sit-down service.
Meals are provided by four different local vendors: Ellie’s and Pizza Factory in Weed or Mt. Shasta Market and Casa Ramos in Mt. Shasta. Paid for by ¼ cent sales tax passed by the City of Weed, the senior lunch is open to all seniors in the area.
The sit-down service, enthusiastically embraced by the seniors, provides a relaxed atmosphere for connection, extended conversation and enjoyment of the delicious meals. Announcements at the beginning of each meal include an acknowledgement of Siskiyou Democrats’ on-going service, which always receives hearty applause. Our regular volunteers are an energetic team enjoying their participation with each other and the participants, while setting the tone for positive socialization.
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SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence: Each year, Siskiyou Democrats give personal necessity gift bags to the Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center (SDVCC). At left, DCCSC Chair, Alice Rogers (right), presented the gift bags to the SDVCC Director, Carla Charraga, who expressed the center’s gratitude for our support. The Center provides a number of services to the community, including a 24-hour hotline and crisis response, emergency shelter, sexual assault advocacy, counseling and information/referral. If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact the office at 530-842-6629 or toll free at 877-842-4068
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ANNUAL DCCSC BBQ FUNDRAISER! SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023,
CARRICK PARK IN WEED, 4 - 7:30 PM
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Over 100 Siskiyou Democrats enjoyed a very successful and fun fundraising picnic at Carrick Park in Weed on Saturday, June 24th. We had set a goal of raising $4000 and ended up making over $6000!
Guests enjoyed live music with Jimmy Limo and guest speakers Angelina Cook who is running for BOS District 1, and Charnna Gilmore from the Scott River Watershed Council. We also congratulated the 2023 DCCSC Annual College Scholarship winner Athena Maniatis!
Some great times meeting with our friends and enjoying a lovely meal with great desserts. Thanks to everyone who attended!
ANNUAL FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE-THRUS FOR OUR
NORTH AND SOUTH COUNTY FOOD BANKS IN YREKA AND MT. SHASTA!
Help Our Food Insecure Neighbors on Saturday, September 23rd!
Hunger in Siskiyou County has not gone away. About one in five children in our Siskiyou
County are food insecure – that is 3.8% higher than the national average. So, there is a lot of need in our community. To address the needs, we have several food banks within the county we support. We will be conducting another local food collection event in South County in September. Here are the details:
Food Collection
Saturday, September 23rd
9am to 2pm
MPI Services Parking Lot
425 South Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta
NON-PERISHABLE, NON-EXPIRED FOOD ONLY!
May include baby food and pet food
Cash and check donations appreciated!
North County Democrats and South County Democrats gathered several truckloads of food as well as cash donations this May and June. Thanks to all of you who donated! The contributions from the north were given to the Siskiyou Community Food Bank and the Yreka Food Bank; and those received in the south were given to South County Resource Centers' food banks and the Siskiyou Food Assistance
Siskiyou Democrats are committed to continue working against food insecurity in Siskiyou County, which stands at #2 in the state with the highest hunger and malnutrition rate.
SECOND ANNUAL SISKIYOU DEMOCRATS (DCCSC) SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDED IN 2023
UPDATE! Congratulations to the 2023 DCCSC Annual College Scholarship winner, Athena Maniatis! Athena will be attending Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. Guests at the BBQ dinner on June 24 were delighted to meet and congratulate her!
The Democratic Central Committee of Siskiyou County (DCCSC) believes that an educated society is the best way to develop a strong democracy and that education is one of the best means for individuals to improve not only their own lives, but contribute to a healthy society in diverse and productive ways. To support these beliefs, we are offering the second annual one-thousand-dollar ($1000) scholarship to a Siskiyou County high school graduate to be used for education at either a community college, college/university or business/technical/trade school .
The winner of our first annual college scholarship was Sam Shelly who graduated from Mount Shasta High School. Sam was a very impressive candidate who is studying astronomy this fall at the prestigious Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. We are so proud of him!
If you are interested in helping support future scholarships, please click here. Donations can also be mailed to: DCCSC PO Box 4 Mt Shasta, CA 96067.
WOMEN RUNNING FOR SUHSD BOARD WIN BIG!
As many of you are aware, the California GOP had a goal of overtaking school boards in the state and California Republicans bet big on local board races.
The Siskiyou Union High School District (SUHSD) was one of the districts targeted. As a result of significant non-partisan campaign efforts, the three strong women we supported won there! Thanks to all who knocked on doors, made phone calls, and spread the word. It paid off!
SUPPORTING FIRE VICTIMS
Supporting Fire Victims: On November 21, DCCSC members (l. to r.) Karen Zeigler, Pattie Crossen, and Carolyn Miller presented a $1,000 check to Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative (SCRC), to support longterm fire relief efforts. Receiving the contribution were (r.) SCRC Board President Ken Palfini and (c.) Program Director Steve Bryan. Here, all pause to enjoy applause from seniors attending the Monday Senior Lunch, held weekly at the Weed Community Center. Siskiyou Dems regularly serve an average of 65-75 community participants. SCRC coordinates and administers the event, and Weed City provides funds. Thanks to all our Dem donors, who made this donation possible.
SISKIYOU DEMS SERVE SENIORS
Since May 2021 Grassroots Democrats have served lunch to between 65 and 75 seniors at the Weed Community Center every Monday. Administered by the Siskiyou Community Resource Collaboration, the program was closed for 20 months during the pandemic. Previously set up as a buffet lunch, post Covid safety precautions required sit down service, masks until seated, maximum four per table and proof of vaccination, all of which have since been relaxed in 2023. The re-opening was made possible in partnership with the Community Engagement Committee of South Siskiyou Democrats, providing volunteer staffing sit-down service.
Meals are provided by four different local vendors: Ellie’s and Pizza Factory in Weed or Mt. Shasta Market and Casa Ramos in Mt. Shasta. Paid for by ¼ cent sales tax passed by the City of Weed, the senior lunch is open to all seniors in the area.
The sit-down service, enthusiastically embraced by the seniors, provides a relaxed atmosphere for connection, extended conversation and enjoyment of the delicious meals. Announcements at the beginning of each meal include an acknowledgement of Siskiyou Democrats’ on-going service, which always receives hearty applause. Our regular volunteers are an energetic team enjoying their participation with each other and the participants, while setting the tone for positive socialization.
SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence: Each year, Siskiyou Democrats give personal necessity gift bags to the Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center (SDVCC). At left, DCCSC Chair, Alice Rogers (right), presented the gift bags to the SDVCC Director, Carla Charraga, who expressed the center’s gratitude for our support. The Center provides a number of services to the community, including a 24-hour hotline and crisis response, emergency shelter, sexual assault advocacy, counseling and information/referral. If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact the office at 530-842-6629 or toll free at 877-842-4068
