Meetings and Support Groups

Compassionate Friends - Yuba-Sutter Chapter

A non-profit self-help organization for families who have experienced the death of a child. Meetings for parents, grandparents and siblings are at the church campus on the first and third Friday nights of the month at 7 pm. Contact Jackie Boisa (530) 633-0958 or get general information at www.compassionatefriends.org.

Hepatitis C Support Group - "Caring for Each Other"

An educational and support group for those afflicted with Hepatitis C. Meetings include informational speakers to help participants understand the disease and how to care for themselves. Contact Sherri Zeigler at (530) 671-5644 for more information and meeting times and locations.

Substance Abuse Meeting - "Being Accountable to One Another"

A Christian approach to drug and alcohol recovery. Open to adult men and women, meetings are on Tuesdays at 7 - 8:15 PM, 301 4th Street, Marysville, across from the Marysville Post Office. Contact Tim Farley (530) 695-8158 for more information.

Programs

Babies Out of Bondage – “Caring for Babies in a Bind” – back to top of page

Caring adults with a foster license take in newborn babies birthed to inmates of the California state prison system. Upon the mother’s release from prison the child is returned to her. If she wishes, a transitional housing and training program is available to her and her child. Contact Karen Mullin by phone at 530.671.3160 (x242) or by e-mail at Karen@churchofgladtidings.com.

Feather River Men's Center - A Proven Cure for the Drug Epidemic - back to top of page

A one-year residential program to help men, 18 years of age and older, leave a life of drug and alcohol addiction. Participants attend daily classes, work programs, and various spiritual and social activities that help them build healthy relationships, develop a positive self-image, and accept personal responsibility as law-abiding productive citizens.

For more information call (530) 695-8006 or click for brochure.

A Hand Up - "Reaching out to the homeless, the hungry and the hurting." - back to top of page

Not church "welfare," but rather a project to help people "fare well." People need food, clothes, the warmth of a blanket, encouragement and referrals to enter the community's mainstream. Both short-term and long-term solutions are offered to the recipients. Assistants are always needed to pack food boxes and do outreach. If you wish to be involved call (530) 671-3160.

Mentoring - "Investing in the Future" - back to top of page

Many children in our community are either missing one or both parents. Some of their parents are struggling with addiction, poverty and/or divorce. Some children are "on their own" much of the time. The public school teachers and administrators are identifying children who need a mentor to befriend them and be a role model for them. With parents' authorization the school refers them to us. Your investment of a few hours a week can alter the child's destiny. Contact Lou Binninger at (530) 671-3160 (x208) for information or click Lou@churchofgladtidings.com for email.

Character Coaching - "Building Citizens Through Teaching and Behavior Modeling" - back to top of page

One-half hour lessons are taught each week in public school classes (K-5^th grades). Unpaid instructors are provided resources and are trained in how to use them. Instruction continues throughout the nine-month school year. Contact Karen Mullin by phone at (530) 671-3160 (X242) or click Karen@churchofgladtidings.com for email.

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) - "Citizens Serving Citizens in Crisis" - back to top of page

Citizens are trained to offer emotional and practical support to victims, their family members, friends and bystanders at 911 emergency calls. TIP workers are on-call for three 12-hour shifts and attend a 3-hour continuing education meeting each month. TIP is used by every emergency response agency in Yuba and Sutter Counties. Contact (530) 673-9300 or click lou@churchofgladtidings.com or visit www.tipnational.org for more information.

Jail, Juvenile Hall, and Women's Prison - "Hope for All People" - back to top of page

There are opportunities to have one-to-one contact, conduct Bible studies and provide inspirational speakers for inmates. Men and women are needed who would like to reach out to these people. Contact (530) 671-3160 (X208) for more information or click lou@churchofgladtidings.com for email.

Zero-Tolerance Graffiti Project - "Controlling Our Turf" - back to top of page

Law enforcement agencies report graffiti sites to us to be painted over. Within the week, the vandalism is covered at no charge to the owner. This is an important project to keep the community clean and to put "taggers" and gang members on notice that they may live here, but they definitely are not in control. Workers are needed to do the painting. All materials are supplied. Contact Lou Binninger at (530) 671-3160 (x208) for information or click Lou@churchofgladtidings.com for email.

“Tats Off” - back to top of page

Assists ex-gang members and others wanting to erase the stigma of a past lifestyle. The objective is to make it easier for people to start over, obtain employment and avoid being inaccurately stereotyped.

Local doctors work with us to provide this great service at a minimal cost. Contact Lou Binninger at (530) 671-3160 (x208) for information or click Lou@churchofgladtidings.com for email.

Adopt-A-School - "Constructively Influencing Schools to Wellness" - back to top of page

Two of the most needy schools in Yuba County were adopted in order to creatively assist them to do a better job. This includes facility rehabilitation, assisting with families, reading to classes, tutoring children, coordinating back to school and lunchtime activities, providing food and supplies, and mentoring. These are prime opportunities for those of all ages to make a difference. Contact (530) 671-3160 (x208) for more information or click Lou@churchofgladtidings.com for email.

Food Distribution - "Feeding Hungry People Worldwide" - back to top of page

For a number of years, donations (food, medical and construction supplies) have been solicited and redistributed here, to Mexico, Indonesia, Liberia and to other organizations who ship to foreign nations as well. We are always looking for new product sources or assistance with inventory management. Contact (530) 671-3160 (x208) for more information or click Lou@churchofgladtidings.com for email.

Counseling Center - "Help With Options for Change" - back to top of page

Individual, marriage, and family counseling is provided at no charge to both those who attend Glad Tidings and those who are not affiliated with a church. Counseling staff includes both men and women. A number of classes are offered to complement the counseling work. For an appointment call (530) 671-3160.