Choices Siskiyou

Choices Siskiyou Pregnant & parenting guests are met with welcome, compassion, essential baby resources and love.

Pregnancy, possibly pregnant, and parenting are met with welcome, compassion, essential resources, a place to belong, and chocolate.

Hey y'all! We might be interrupted now and again, but that's the reality of life at Choices. Come share some time with m...
08/27/2026

Hey y'all! We might be interrupted now and again, but that's the reality of life at Choices. Come share some time with me, and ask all your questions...or just relax for a bit with a friend - me! French Press coffee, or tea will be available...

At the wood-brown building at 1124 Pine Grove Drive Mt. Shasta, CA - parking lot side!

Sharing again...please know we are CLOSED today in Mt. Shasta, as we have no one available to open. It makes us sad, but...
08/13/2026

Sharing again...please know we are CLOSED today in Mt. Shasta, as we have no one available to open. It makes us sad, but we have no choice. We're noticing this happening more often with other orgs and stores...we need more help. Let us know if you might be interested - we can meet to see if you might be a good fit for our welcoming and compassionate mission of extending love to our community neighbors.

Heads up: Life can be unpredictable, and with a small volunteer staff, we may occasionally close. However, we strive to ...
08/12/2026

Heads up: Life can be unpredictable, and with a small volunteer staff, we may occasionally close. However, we strive to assist even when closed...because we truly care.

Yesterday a woman came for a few things at Choices. As always, I greeted she and her little one with a smile, and a ques...
08/07/2026

Yesterday a woman came for a few things at Choices. As always, I greeted she and her little one with a smile, and a question, “How’s life going this week?”

And in that moment, deep emotions suddenly showed up like a dam had just broke.

The value and need of a simple question as connection and compassion. I am always overcome with that important reality.

I felt the immediate need to respond with a deep hug. We always quickly ask for permission to hug. A tearful affirmation followed…begged even.

Ever thought about the impact of a hug? It’s such important therapy!

Consider this Hugs 101:

“Building trust and safety: deep hugs foster trust and create a sense of safety, laying the foundation for open and honest communication in relationships.

Emotional healing: oxytocin levels are instantly boosted during hugs, aiding in the healing of negative emotions such as loneliness, isolation, and anger.

Hugs have a profound impact on our mood and mental health by triggering the release of several neurochemicals that play key roles in our well-being.

The duration of a hug significantly influences its impact on our health. A mere 10-second hug can help the body fight infections, ease depression, and reduce fatigue. Extend that to a 20-second hug, and the benefits extend to reducing the harmful effects of stress, relieving blood pressure, and promoting a healthy heart. Increasing the frequency of hugs leads to a cascade of positive outcomes, including reduced blood pressure, decreased cortisol levels, improved healing, diminished cravings, and enhanced immunity.”
[https://bcop.org.uk/the-healing-power-of-hugs-a-deep-dive-into-the-surprising-benefits/]

The deep hug we shared enabled this mama to sit, to breathe more deeply, unloading a cavalcade of stressors that immediately made me want to lock our door for complete privacy and safety. In fact, I quickly ushered my husband who had just arrived into another space for confidentiality.

It had been a quiet day - which was a blessing. Another mama had come earlier and the lengthy connection included thoughtfully and courageously placing a baby for adoption some time ago…a deep and brutiful story of love. And yes, hugs were present there too.

I sometimes refer to these seemingly random experiences as divine appointments - meant to be - and felt that in my innermost being.

Two stories went home with me yesterday. Two stories positioned firmly in my heart: One who had immense courage and one who needs immense courage right now.

—>I’m gonna go ahead and put a plug-in right here for a need of more people who care well for others in hard places…or just others coming by to pick something they need. If conversation and kindness come easy for you, I’d love a conversation. I know so many are scrambling for paid work right now, or have littles underfoot, but surely there is someone sitting at home, wondering how they can help their community. This is one way. Some days are quiet and some days are chaotic. And some days people show up in need of compassion and deep hugs. If this might be you and you have between two and four hours once a week, please let me know via Messenger, or call 530.926.6726.

If that’s not your jam, and you’re too busy, maybe you could share enough finds for a couple packs of diapers each month? We’re working hard to try and get our monthly diaper budget (and even our rent) taken care of. The easiest is finding us on Venmo . Checks and cash work as well. Legit nonprofit with 35+ years experience. We appreciate our community of donors that keep our doors open. ❤️

THIS FRIDAY in Yreka! Such back-to-school generosity and fun! Sponsored by the Karuk Tribe. 📚❤️
08/05/2026

THIS FRIDAY in Yreka! Such back-to-school generosity and fun! Sponsored by the Karuk Tribe. 📚❤️

Deep respect. Care. Cultural inclusion. It all matters. Know that you are welcome to come find things you may need - bec...
07/28/2026

Deep respect. Care. Cultural inclusion. It all matters. Know that you are welcome to come find things you may need - because we get that life is a bit rough right now. You are welcome here...for what's on our shelves and racks, and in our hearts for supportive conversation. 💙

Hey y'all! Someone kindly dropped off this infant car seat, but we're unable to pass it along until/unless we get a call...
07/28/2026

Hey y'all! Someone kindly dropped off this infant car seat, but we're unable to pass it along until/unless we get a call or FB Messenger message verifying it hasn't been in an accident - you know, legal and insurance purposes. Safety first, right? Maybe you know someone who did? We'd LOVE to share it forward!

Shout out to the compassionate heart of a Choices Siskiyou advocate who’s headed out on a Saturday mission of mercy for ...
07/25/2026

Shout out to the compassionate heart of a Choices Siskiyou advocate who’s headed out on a Saturday mission of mercy for a mama.

Show mercy. Care for others with a kind heart - that’s what love does. 🥰

What if we chose to work together, even across differences in politics, and belief, to surround local families with care...
07/22/2026

What if we chose to work together, even across differences in politics, and belief, to surround local families with care?

At Choices, we believe every family deserves stability, dignity, and practical support. For many parents, something as simple as diapers, wipes, baby clothes, or a safe car seat can ease stress in a very real way.

Recently, Choices experienced the loss of a significant source of diapers and car seats. While we don't all see the world the same way, the needs of local families continue to grow, and those needs don't pause because of our differences.

Right now, sustainability is what matters most. Not just a one-time act of generosity, but the steady support that allows us to keep showing up for parents, babies, and toddlers with consistency and compassion. Challenging tasks - like funding sustainability - becomes much more doable when divided among many.

Across many beliefs, philosophies, and traditions, there is a shared belief that caring for one another strengthens our communities. At Choices, that care looks like helping families find stability, sharing essential baby, toddler, and young children resources, and creating places where people know they are not alone.

So today, we're asking something simple:
Can we reach across our differences for the sake of local families?

We don't have to agree on everything to agree that babies need diapers, children need safe car seats, and parents deserve encouragement during difficult seasons.

Together, we can reduce stress for families.
Together, we can strengthen our community.
Together, we can build a sustainable circle of care for those who need it most.

If you're able, please consider donating diapers, wipes, car seats, baby items, or financial support. Every gift—large or small—helps local families experience a little more hope and a little less worry.

We need each other more than we need to agree.

And we really need funding of every amount - from the cost of one package of diapers and wipes ($10), to four packages a month ($40), or diapers for a year ($520). Monthly, quarterly, annually...however it comes is deeply appreciated - by us, and by those who receive it.

We’ve heard too many times, “I just don’t know if I should buy diapers or food…”

*Note: This is what Choices typically provides - one package of diapers - per child - and one package of wipes per week. Diaper needs far exceed this amount. We can only supplement.

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PayPal at [email protected]
Checks to PO Box 1355 Mount Shasta, CA 96067

Choices is a legit 501c3. Receipts provided.

And...if you knew us, you'd know how hard it is for us to request funds - but we love the mamas, dads, kiddos, and families who come through our doors needing help, hope, and love. Thank you. 💗

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PO Box 1355/1124 Pine Grove Drive Mount Shasta, CA 96067 Or 409 S. Main St. Yreka, CA 96097
Mount Shasta, CA
96097

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Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm

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