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FREED’s mission is to promote independence and self-determination for people with disabilities through person-driven services, collaborative community partnerships and education, and leadership that advocates for fully inclusive communities.

FREED is a gateway to expanded choices and options at any age.  We have a number of programs centering around issues that arise with aging and disabilities.

We work with you and your family to figure out what you need, know your choices and get connected.

Freshwater School District prides itself in being one of the top schools in Humboldt County that nurtures the abilities, talents, and interests of every child. Our campus setting promotes a love of nature and a natural environment for study. We provide a comprehensive curriculum, enabling all students to excel as they meet the challenges and opportunities of our changing world.

Freshwater School District prides itself in being one of the top schools in Humboldt County that nurtures the abilities, talents, and interests of every child. Our campus setting promotes a love of nature and a natural environment for study. We provide a comprehensive curriculum, enabling all students to excel as they meet the challenges and opportunities of our changing world.

Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is an Arcata, California-based non-profit organization with a mission of educating the public about the wildlife, wetlands, and the wastewater treatment facility associated with the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. This is accomplished by recruiting and training volunteers, offering docent-led tours, hosting public lectures, and developing and maintaining interpretive exhibits. In addition, FOAM and the City of Arcata regularly cooperate on a myriad of projects aimed at protecting and enhancing the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

The mission of Fuente Nueva Charter School is to empower kindergarten through fifth grade students to become engaged world citizens through a challenging and creative Spanish immersion program that emphasizes academic excellence, the arts, community involvement, and social responsibility.

We Value:

• a supportive and stimulating academic environment that nurtures the whole child,
• multilingual communication abilities and appreciation,
• empathy, compassion, and respect for cultural and ecological diversity,
• a lifelong love of learning,
• collaboration and team work among community members.

Garfield School is committed to providing the best education for our students by making positive use of our unique characteristics as a small rural school. Students enjoy small class size where every student is recognized as an individual with talents. Successful students feel competent about what they can do. The school stresses basic skills and the application of those skills in a developmentally appropriate approach. The development of skills extends to social skills and growth of students as positive, contributing members of their community.

Our agency plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our residents, especially during times of uncertainty. We are committed to providing essential services, advocating for those in need, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and compassion. Whether it's providing access to healthcare services, supporting vulnerable populations, or promoting public health initiatives, these efforts make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) is a local agency established to develop and manage the Great Redwood Trail in Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity counties.

Guzi-West Inspection and Consulting, LLC (Guzi-West) is a firm specializing in conducting hazardous material investigations including, but not limited to, asbestos, lead-based paint, contaminated soils, naturally occurring asbestos (NOA), mold, methamphetamine, contaminants associated with illegal marijuana grows, silica, polychlorinated-biphenyls (PCBs), smoke damage, waste characterization and bacteria.

Our team also frequently prepares abatement specifications, compliance plans, operations and maintenance plans, oversees subsequent abatement work, and performs project clearances to verify scope of work has been correctly completed. The Guzi-West team has 30+ years of experience in hazardous material consulting and have a range of state and federal certifications including Certified Asbestos Consultants (CAC), Certified Site Surveillance Technicians (CSST), CDPH Certified Lead Inspector/Assessors, CDPH Certified Lead Sampling Technicians, Certified NIOSH 582 eq., Certified IAQA Mold Assessment Professionals, and Certified Radon Measurement Professionals. In addition, all Guzi-West field staff are 40-hour Hazwoper Certified. Our goal is to offer quality technical consulting services and simple solutions to complex problems.

Happy Camp Community Action, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to improving the future of Happy Camp, a small town in the mountains of very Northern California. HCCA  operates the Happy Camp Community Center located at 38 Park Way. Our current programs include First 5 Play Groups, the Happy Camp Farmers Market, CalFresh  Outreach & Application Assistance, MHSA Youth Groups, MHSA  Open Access and Referrals, Veterans services, Medical Equipment Loan Program and USDA Food Commodity Distributions.