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Partner with Ready for Life Host Homes to bring an end to youth homelessness in Shasta County and the surrounding areas. What Is Host Homes?

Short-term host homes are an intervention for youth who are currently experiencing homelessness for any variety of reasons, including but not limited to family conflict, poverty, gender identity and sexual orientation. The goal of short-term host homes is to provide a safe, temporary, welcoming space for up to six months where the young person has time to repair their relationships with self-identified family or make decisions about other housing options with the support of a caring housing case manager. The Host Homes Program is an innovative, grassroots approach to addressing our community’s homelessness crisis. By pairing transition-aged youth (ages 18-24) with community members who have underutilized spaces in their homes, youth not only obtain access to short-term shelter, but are also able to build meaningful connections to caring adults in their community. While staying in host homes, youth guests are able to engage in the long-term housing search safely and more successfully and save any income earned while being hosted toward their future.

08/12/2026

We’re Hiring: Case Manager 💙

Ready for Life is looking for a compassionate, dedicated Case Manager to join our Host Homes Program and help support young adults experiencing homelessness as they work toward safe, stable, and independent futures.

Our Case Manager plays an important role in building trusting relationships with youth, helping them identify goals, connecting them with community resources, coordinating services, and walking alongside them through the challenges and successes of their journey.

✨ If you are someone who:

• Believes every young person deserves hope and a chance to thrive
• Builds relationships easily and leads with compassion
• Is organized, dependable, and trauma-informed
• Enjoys helping young adults work toward meaningful goals
• Wants to make a tangible difference in our community

…we would love to hear from you!

Come be part of a team that believes in meeting young people where they are and helping them discover where they can go.

Apply today and help us foster hope, stability, and brighter futures for youth in our community!

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=591cea3d494ef901&from=shareddesktop_copy

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to The Salvation Army Redding Corps for helping us secure a new refrigerator for our Transitional Housing Program!

While it may seem like a simple appliance, it's an essential part of creating a safe, stable home for the young adults in our program. Having a reliable refrigerator means our residents can store healthy food, prepare meals, and continue building the independent living skills they'll need for long-term success.

We are so grateful for community partners who invest in the future of local youth experiencing homelessness. Your generosity helps make our house feel more like home.

06/10/2026

📣 Community Need Alert 📣

Our Transitional Living Program provides safe, stable housing for homeless young adults ages 18–24 right here in Shasta County. At any given time, we are typically housing 6–8 youth as they work toward independence, employment, education, and long-term stability.

We are currently in need of a new, larger refrigerator for our transitional house. The refrigerator we have is no longer meeting the needs of the residents, and additional space would make a huge difference for the young people who call this house home.

If you have a refrigerator in excellent working condition that you would be willing to donate, or if you would like to contribute toward the purchase of one, we would love to hear from you!

Please send us a message or contact us directly for more information.

Sometimes the most basic household items make the biggest impact. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

Thank you for helping us create a safe and supportive environment where young people can focus on building their futures. ❤️

03/19/2026

623 pairs of socks. 💙

That’s 623 moments of warmth, comfort, and care for youth in our community.

Grayson, a local 5th grader, saw a need and took action—launching his service project “Scouting for Socks” to collect socks for youth experiencing homelessness. Through his leadership and compassion, he not only made a real impact, but also earned his Citizenship badge.

We are so grateful for his heart and initiative!

A special thank you as well to Signarama Redding for donating signage for his collection box, and Pizza Factory Shasta Lake for hosting a donation site and supporting this effort.

This is what community looks like. 👏

03/02/2026

🧦💛 Community Spotlight 💛🧦

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Grayson, a 5th grade student here in Shasta County, for choosing to support our Host Homes program through his service project!

Grayson is a member of Cub Scouts Pack 359 and is collecting socks to earn his Citizenship badge, and we are so grateful he chose to help youth in our program.

Socks are one of the most needed everyday essentials for the young people we serve. What may seem like a small item can make a big difference in comfort, dignity, and care.

Grayson, thank you for showing leadership, compassion, and a heart for your community. We are proud of you and so thankful for your support! 👏💙

If you’d like to join Grayson in supporting our Host Homes program, message us to learn how you can help.

02/26/2026

Homelessness compounds hardship.

Compared to their peers, students who have experienced homelessness report:

72% food insecurity
48% likely major depressive disorder
39% working 40+ hours per week
27% missing class due to unreliable transportation
90% financial difficulties

Yet only 21% self-identify as homeless.

When homelessness is hidden, it is underestimated.
When it is underestimated, it is under-addressed.

The data show why persistence gaps remain.

Get the full picture: https://bit.ly/3MrpCax

02/20/2026

Something simple can make a big difference. 🧦

Our Host Homes program is currently in need of new socks for youth ages 18–24. Clean, comfortable socks are one of the most requested, and most needed, items for young people transitioning out of homelessness.

For many of the youth we serve, basic essentials aren’t always guaranteed. A small donation like a pack of socks can mean warmth, dignity, and care.

If you’d like to help:

✔ New socks only (all genders)
✔ Sizes adult S–XL
✔ Drop off at: Host Homes Resource Center (962 Maraglia St. Redding, 96002)
✔ Or message us for more info

Want to go a step further? Share this post so others can help meet this need.

Sometimes support looks like housing.
Sometimes it looks like socks. 💛

02/12/2026

We’re hiring! 🎉

Ready for Life is looking for a Case Manager to join our Host Homes Program.

Do you love helping young people set goals, find housing, build life skills, and create a path toward independence? This role works directly with transition-aged youth experiencing homelessness, providing support, advocacy, and connection to resources.

If you’re organized, relationship-driven, and ready to make a real impact in our community, this might be your next opportunity.

Learn more & apply: www.indeed.com/job/host-homes-case-manager-e2d7574c188a078c

02/03/2026

✨ First Annual Youth Point-in-Time Event ✨

Last Friday, we were honored to host our first-ever Youth Point-in-Time (PIT) event at Ready for Life, and what an incredible afternoon it was.

We welcomed four community partner organizations, amazing volunteers from the Shasta County Homeless Youth Alliance , and most importantly, 13 youth who came through our doors to access resources, enjoy a delicious meal, and make meaningful connections.

Events like this are about more than numbers- they’re about visibility, dignity, and meeting youth where they are. We’re proud to be part of an effort to better understand and support youth experiencing homelessness in Shasta County, and we’re excited to continue this work in the years to come.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, served, and helped make this event such a success. Together, we’re building a stronger, more responsive community for our youth. 💙

01/22/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to two incredible members of our Host Homes team! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating two people who bring so much heart to the work we do. Your passion, kindness, and selflessness shine through every day- and our team (and community) is better because of you. Thank you for the care, dedication, and positive energy you bring to everyone you come in contact with. We’re so grateful for you both and hope your day is filled with celebration and joy! 💙✨

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962 Maraglia Street
Redding, CA
96003

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15302221826

Website

http://www.readyforlife.net/hosthomes

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