Community Organizations

There are many great local organizations in our area that support the people, environment and wildlife of Humboldt County. Check out our list below to see which Community Services may be available to help your cause today!

ARTS

INK PEOPLE – CENTER FOR THE ARTS
A great local resource for all things community and art. There are many facets to this organization including community restoration, kids/teen programs, a monthly newsletter and so much more.

THE SANCTUARY ARCATA
The Sanctuary exists to creatively connect people with resources, experiences, ideas, and best of all… each other. Located in downtown Arcata – it is a bustling community center, gallery, artist residency, library, music venue, and workshop, with lab facilities including printmaking, ceramics, textiles, small metals, book arts, woodworking, music recording, bicycle repair, culinary arts, gardening, homesteading, and more. “Everyone who enters the building shares in a collaborative art piece that inspires and facilitates creative work, artful living, and environmental stewardship.” 1301 J Street Arcata,
Phone: (707) 822-0898

WESTHAVEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Westhaven Center for the Arts is an all-volunteer, non-profit gallery dedicated to supporting local performing, cultural and healing arts.

ARCATA ARTISANS
Arcata Artisans is a cooperative gallery featuring the work of 22 artists living in Humboldt County. We are open 7 days a week to share our work with you.

HUMBOLDT ARTS COUNCIL
We are the cretakes of the arts and artists of Humboldt County. It is our goal to ensure that art is a part of everyone’s lives in Humboldt County, by supporting the artists who live among us and by offering free and low-cost arts programs and exhibitions to the public at the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Every year, we are proud to serve over 16,000 local students by bringing art banks into schools, as well as providing school tours, art camps, and monthly family arts day events.

Humboldt Made
Humboldt Made is a community of Makers, Artisans, Entrepreneurs, Farmers and local Leaders who drive sustainable ideas and change across the Redwood Coast economy. We execute projects that positively impact our communities through public outreach and engagement, resource management, strategic growth facilitation, networking and community event production.

Humboldt Light Opera Company
Our goal since 1973 has been to bring musical theatre to the people of our community – not just as a viewing experience, but also as a performing experience for those who have dreamed of taking the stage themselves. We seek to combine the arts of singing, drama, and dance to tell a story that will be enjoyed by audience and performers alike.

Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission
The Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission is here to help with your production needs and our services are provided free of charge. We are recognized by the County of Humboldt, County of Del Norte, and the California Film Commission as the official advocate for filming in Humboldt and Del Norte, California. We are also a member of the organization Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS), Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), and Location Manager Guild International (LMGI).

Kinetic Universe
A local tradition since 1969, the Kinetic Race is no parade! In the Kinetic Grand Championship bodies of art and artist’s bodies are put to the test. There’s 50 miles to go, over land, sand, water, and mud. These intrepid Kinetinauts are a unique breed of human. With a heart full of joy and a bucket full of tools, they face innumerable obstacles for just one reason … For the GLORY!

NATURE/ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS

FRIENDS OF HEADWATERS
Redwood Parks Association: As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the mission of Redwood Parks Association is to foster understanding, enjoyment, and stewardship by providing support to our partner agencies – the National Park Service, California State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management at Headwaters Forest – who are entrusted with the care of northern California’s public lands. Sales at our partner’s visitor centers, online sales, memberships, and special events such as the Candlelight Walk, generate funding for development of interpretive facilities such as visitor centers, improvement of interpretive programs and equipment, design and construction of exhibits, displays, training opportunities, and publications of informative pamphlets, park maps, and brochures. The Redwood Parks Association (RPA) was formed by the merger of two associations, Redwood Park Association and Northcoast Redwood Interpretive Association. The Redwood Park Association had been in existence for 25 years and the North Coast Redwood Interpretive Association had supported the Parks for 34 years. With the combined talents and experience of these past organizations, RPA will become a stronger and more efficient power for visitor services within California’s north coast parks.

FRIENDS OF THE LOST COAST
Our mission is to inspire a passion for understanding and preserving the natural life of the Lost Coast region in students, visitors and the community. Sharing this passion is what our programs are all about as we work toward our vision of a time when our local and global communities understand, value and appreciate the unique environment of the Lost Coast region and reflect this in their personal lives.

HUMBOLDT BAY MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The Humboldt Bay Mycological Society is an organization of community members and professionals united by an interest in the fungi of northwestern California. We are a non-profit organization formed in 1978 with a current membership of about 70 people and welcome all who share an interest in fungi. Our principle aims are to add to the knowledge of members and the public at large. We seek to accomplish these goals by means of monthly informative meetings to which the public is invited, field trips, workshops and an annual Mushroom Fair.

MID KLAMATH WATERSHED COUNCIL
The Mid Klamath Watershed Council collaboratively plans and implements ecosystem restoration, promotes community vitality, and involves people in land stewardship.

REDWOOD REGION AUDUBON SOCIETY
Redwood Region Audubon Society advocates for the protection of birds and other wildlife by increasing the understanding and appreciation of the natural world, and by initiating and supporting local conservation and education efforts.
Location: 141 G Street, Arcata, CA 95521
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Friends of the Dunes
Friends of the Dunes is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the natural diversity of coastal environments in northern California through community supported education and stewardship programs.
Location: 220 Stamps Ln, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 444-1397
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HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION & WILD RIVERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
We have a vision of a Thriving, Just, Healthy, and Equitable Region. This vision is implemented through four decade-long goals of increasing Racial Equity, Thriving Youth and Families, Healthy Ecosystems and Environments, and a Just Economy.
Location: 363 Indianola Rd, Bayside, CA 95524
Phone: 707-442-2993
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HUMBOLDT BAYKEEPER
Humboldt Baykeeper works to safeguard our Bay and coastal resources through advocacy, scientific research, and education.
Location: Cooper Building 415, St, Arcata, CA 95521
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Institute for Sustainable Forestry
The Institute for Sustainable Forestry’s mission is to promote forest management that contributes to the long-term ecological, economic and social well-being of forest-based communities in northwest California.
Location: Miranda, CA 95553
Phone: 707-738-8225
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Humboldt Rose Society
A non-profit organization affiliated with the American Rose Society promotes interest in all aspects of rose horticulture through rose shows, educational programs, garden tours, and other rose-related projects.
Location: 1161 Vista Dr, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Phone: 707-771-9585

Arcata Community Forest
The Arcata Community Forest is part of the parks and recreation system of the City of Arcata, California, United States. It was created in 1955 from six forest tracts: Gannon Tract, Burns Tract, Preston Tract I, Preston Tract II, Reclamation Water Co. Tract, and Brizard Tract
Location: Arcata, CA 95521, United States
Phone: 707-822-8184
Location: 363 Indianola Rd, Bayside, CA 95524
Phone: 707-442-2993
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Environmental Protection Information Center
The Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) is a community-based, non-profit organization that advocates for science-based protection and restoration of Northwest California’s Forests.
Location: 145 G St A, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: 707-822-7711
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Humboldt Garden Collective
We are an arm of Humboldt Mutual Aid! Working to build community and food sovereignty.
Location: 1387 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521-5477, United States
Email: [email protected]
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Humboldt Permaculture Guild
The Humboldt Permaculture Guild (HPG) is a group of food producers, business owners, builders, educators, and permaculture designers. We all believe in resilient communities, regenerative lifestyles, educating the community, stewardship of natural systems, local seed development, natural building, conservative water, and energy use.
Email: [email protected]
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Arcata Community Forest
The Arcata Community Forest is part of the parks and recreation system of the City of Arcata, California, United States. It was created in 1955 from six forest tracts: Gannon Tract, Burns Tract, Preston Tract I, Preston Tract II, Reclamation Water Co. Tract, and Brizard Tract
Location: Arcata, CA 95521, United States
Phone: 707-822-8184

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center is unique in our region. Its location makes it a public gateway to over 1,000 acres of coastal lands, and its facilities and programming make it the only center on California’s North Coast where people of all ages and abilities experience and learn about all the diverse habitats of the Humboldt Bay dunes.
Location: 220 Stamps Ln, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 444-1397
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FOR KIDS

BLUE LAKE PLAYGROUP
The Blue Lake Community Resource Center with funding from First 5 Humboldt offers a playgroup for families with children 0-5 years. Playgroup is a safe and comfortable environment for children to play and learn important social skills.
Phone: (707) 668-5239
Email: [email protected]

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE REDWOODS
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods is a youth development program for children ages 6 to 18. All of our sites offer a safe place for our members to learn, play and develop citizenship and leadership skills. We have over 1500 members and we typically serve over 155 members daily.
Click here for a complete list of contact info for our Clubs & Administrative Office.

EVOLVE YOUTH SERVICES
Evolve Youth Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster and adoptive care and their families by creating individually tailored and holistic programs that include academic, recreational, creative, and therapeutic services. Evolve Youth Services (EYS) creates individually-tailored programs designed to maintain adoption placement and unlock each child’s potential; reducing stress and increasing positive interactions within the family unit.
Location: 685 F St Ste D Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 825-1173

HUMBOLDT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program. We help kids achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success.

CASA of Humboldt
The National CASA/GAL Association for Children supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect. We believe that every child should be given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
Location: 2356 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-443-3197
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Kiwanis Club of Arcata
Kids are curious, lovable and hilarious. They are also wild, impatient and vulnerable. Kiwanis is looking out for kids in every corner of the globe with more than 550,000 volunteers who serve their communities through local clubs.

Trees For Little People
A nonprofit organization providing teachers tree growing kits for their students around National Arbor Day to foster a lifelong appreciation of trees, natural processes, and life science.
Location: 2006 Woody Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519
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Redwood Community Services
RCS began with a simple goal when it received its non-profit designation in 1995 — there was a need to have a locally controlled administered organisation who could control the decisions, both financial and programmatic on behalf of rural California kids
Location: 310 3rd St Suite C, Eureka, CA 95501, United States
Phone: 707-418-0109
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Healthy Kids Humboldt
St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka is committed to meeting the highest standards in health care delivery while ministering to the needs of the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. This commitment to the people of the North Coast is expressed in the Providence core values – Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence, and Integrity.
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Redwood Teen Challenge
Redwood Adult & Teen Challenge is the faith based solution for the drug epidemic.
Location: 2844 Fairfield St, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-268-8727
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Dream Quest
Dream Quest provides youth with healthy, vocational, educational and creative opportunities to imagine and build their dreams – building community strength and sustainability.
Location: 100 Country Club Dr Willow Creek Youth Partnership Willow Creek, CA 95573
Phone: (530) 629-3564

Kinetic Sculpture Grand Championship Race
The “Triathlon of the Art World”
Location: G St & 8th St Arcata, CA 95521
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Mistwood Educational Center
Mistwood’s TK-12th grade education that is personalized to student and family needs and strives to cultivate a love of learning. Our thematic classes creates exciting and fun content that drives a passion for lifelong learning.
Location: 1928 Old Arcata Rd Bayside, CA 95524
Phone: (707) 826-1150
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GENERAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

Redwood Women’s Foundation
Redwood Women’s Foundation (RWF) is a rural laboratory for women’s empowerment. Their mission is to increase the emotional & financial stability of women and families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Location: 1213 Railroad Dr, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Phone: 707-601-1231
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Eureka NAACP
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
Location: P.O. Box 1434, Eureka, CA 95502
Phone: 707-502-2546
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COOPERATION HUMBOLDT
Cooperation Humboldt helps to build a solidarity economy on California’s North Coast. We support existing cooperative efforts and create new solutions where needed. A solidarity economy empowers us to meet our needs in harmony with nature without exploiting anyone. It puts people and planet over profit by prioritizing collaboration over competition and cooperation over domination.
Location: PO Box 7248 Eureka, CA 95502-7248
Phone: (707) 502-2492‬
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Harambee Cultural Center
In Humboldt County, there is 25.1% of People of Color experiencing cultural starvation. Community members decided to plant seeds of love, faith, and nurturing space for BIPOC individuals and families to feel welcomed, appreciated, and acknowledged. An African Agency was necessary with leaders with cultural knowledge, history, and Afrikan methodologies. Thus, a village for the village was reborn through HC Black Music and Arts Association (HCBMAA).

Humboldt Food Policy Council
We are the food bank for Humboldt County, CA, working to eliminate hunger and improve health.
Location: 1720 10th Street, Eureka, CA, United States, California
Phone: 707-445-3166
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McKinleyville Community Services District
The community offers a variety of activities, parks, trails, community projects, philanthropic organizations, an active senior center, recreation programs for pre-k through adults, and established school systems, with Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods only a few minutes away.
Location: 1656 Sutter Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519, United States
Phone: 707-839-3251

COMMUNITY ACCESS PROJECT FOR EUREKA (C.A.P.E.)
C.A.P.E. partners and works directly with community agencies to assess the evolving needs of disadvantaged populations, in order to address access barriers head on. In this effort, C.A.P.E. focuses on three primary areas: Quality of Life Programming, Homeless Services (Uplift Eureka), and Employment Programming.

EQUITY ARCATA
After hearing that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) students often feel unwelcome or even unsafe in Arcata, equity arcata’s Home Away from Home working group was formed to help build a bridge between college students and the broader community. since fall 2020, Home Away from Home volunteers have supported students safely by hosting physically-distant meal and household supply distributions, providing meals and goods for 1,015 local college students

HUMBOLDT AUTISM ALLIANCE
Children with Autism are capable of extraordinary things, with the right tools and education in place, we can change the future for these beautiful kids. This is a local non-profit organization.

JEFFERSON PROJECT The Westside Community Improvement Association, Inc. (a non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity) supports and facilitates programs to combat urban blight and revitalize neighborhoods by increasing recreational, educational and vocational opportunities where they are either lacking altogether or insufficient to the needs of the community. The Association’s activities are dedicated to fostering a sense of working together for the benefit of the greater Eureka community.

MATEEL COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM
Tues-Thurs, 12N-1P, Hot lunch served to the public in Redway!

REAL MOMS REAL TALK
Connect with other real moms who love to real talk! Your next real hug is waiting here for you!

REDWOOD GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
The Redwood Genealogical Society maintains a library of information, has local talks/gatherings, and also has a website full of information, helpful links and more. Anyone interested in information about family histories of Humboldt County can find resources and community here.

ACCESS HUMBOLDT
Access Humboldt is an innovative, self-sustaining and trusted media resource for residents of Humboldt County. Diverse community members utilize local access media resources to engage in meaningful conversations.

ARCATA HOUSE PARTNERSHIP
Our mission is to provide advocacy for and services to the homeless and food insecure with compassion, dignity and empowerment.

Arcata Economic Development Corporation
AEDC was created in 1978 by a group of Arcata business and community leaders to help grow the city’s economy through assistance to local businesses and homeowners. Today, AEDC is a 501c3 non-profit organization and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). AEDC’s mission is to provide loans and support to entrepreneurial, innovative business and community endeavors. AEDC provides financing for business opportunities in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, Siskiyou and Trinity Counties, and sometimes Shasta County, in Northern California.

Arcata Community Pool
The Arcata Community Pool is a non-profit government agency that offers year-round recreational and educational activities. For over 35 years, we’ve offered the best water quality, cleanliness, education, and customer service on the North Coast.
Location: 1150 16th St Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 822-6801

Eureka Main Street
Eureka Main Street lives in the heart of Old Town at the Eureka Visitors Center, supporting local business by organizing and implementing various good-faith economic practices derived from Main Street America; a program that began in 1992 as a public-private partnership between the Redevelopment Agency and the Downtown and Old Town merchants. The Eureka Main Street District covers A to I Streets and the Waterfront to Eighth Streets. In partnership with local businesses, the City of Eureka, and other local organizations, Eureka Main Street works to promote a diverse and sustainable local economy that supports the community in which it grows. Community events are a cornerstone feature of Eureka Main Street, including First Saturday Night Arts Alive, which promotes local artists, musicians, and local businesses monthly.

Food for People Inc.
Food for People is working to eliminate hunger and improve the health and well-being of our community through access to healthy and nutritious foods, community education and advocacy.
We envision a community where everyone has access to good quality, nutritious food, understands the consequences of hunger and poor nutrition and is committed to creating a stronger, healthier Humboldt County.
Location: 307 W 14th St, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-445-3166
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Historical Sites Society of Arcata
Historical Sites Society of Arcata was established in 1972. HSSA promotes recognition of the cultural heritage of Arcata, California and its environs, identifying historically and architecturally significant structures and sites within the Arcata and encourages their preservation.

MATTOLE VALLEY GRANGE
A traditional community hall in the heart of the Mattole River Valley of Southern Humboldt.

WILPF – WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM
We are the Humboldt County, California, branch of the US section of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, women and men working for peace worldwide since 1915. Our local branch started in 2002. Our mission is to promote peace and justice. We sponsor and participate in various local peace-related activities. We give out a yearly scholarship/grant in memory of Edilith Eckart, which helps a local person or organization complete a peace related project. We organize an International Women’s Day celebration on March 8th, and we usually hold a used book sale in Arcata on July 4th to raise funds to buy children’s books for local schools and libraries, as well as for our scholarship.

Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation
The Humboldt Botanical Garden provides direction for the building of a world-class botanical garden for the Northern California region. The Gardens are constructed on a 44.5 -acre site south of Eureka near the Humboldt Bay adjacent to the College of the Redwoods.
Location: 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: (707) 442-5139
Email: [email protected]

Humboldt Builders’ Exchange
The Humboldt Builders Exchange is a non-profit member association of approximately 300 member businesses in the construction industry and related services such as architecture, engineering, building supplies, hardware, insurance, and more. The association was established to promote unity among licensed contractors and affiliates. Our goal is to provide education, support services, and annual college scholarships.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY GROWERS ALLIANCE
HCGA is the trade association advancing the interests of the legal
and responsible cannabis businesses in Humboldt County.

Humboldt Literacy Project
The Humboldt Literacy Project connects adults 18+ who wish to improve their reading and writing with adult volunteer tutors for free, confidential, one-on-one English language tutoring. What this means is we pair our volunteer “Tutors” with “Learners” to help the learners to read and write or learn English.

Humboldt County Visitors Bureau
The Bureau is the authorized Destination Marketing & Management Organization (DMMO) for Humboldt County, whose mission is ensure and enhance the positive economic impact of tourism by keeping Humboldt front and center for state, national and international visitors.

Life Plan Humboldt
Life Plan Humboldt is a nonprofit formed to plan, build, and support a Life Plan Community in Humboldt Co to engage the mind spirit and body in wellness and community to enable older adults to thrive.

Norcal APEX Accelerator (formerly Norcal PTAC)
The APEX Accelerators, formally known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), was authorized by Congress in 1985 to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in government contracts. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the FY 2020 ordered the PTAP to move to Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)); and the DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) began to manage and operate PTAP with a new name, APEX Accelerators, effective FY 2023. The APEX Accelerators program focuses on building a strong, sustainable, and resilient U.S. supply chains by assisting a wide range of businesses that pursue and perform under contracts with the DoD, other federal agencies, state and local governments and with government prime contractors.

FORTUNA SUNRISE ROTARY
The Fortuna Sunrise Rotary Club of is an engaged, hands-on service club dedicated to reducing hunger, raising literacy, mentoring youth, and working to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for the Eel River Valley, and the world. Check out our Facebook page to see recent projects and club activities.

Nor Cal 4 Health
Small changes can have big impacts for both our present and future generations. Talking about these behaviors may be the first step in creating greater health for ourselves, our loved ones and our communities.

We Are Up
We Are Up is building a vibrant and inclusive community in rural Northern California’s, Humboldt County that welcomes people across differences and honors our natural world. On our beautiful 15-acre site, neighbors with diverse abilities, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds will live, learn, work, and thrive together.

Northern California Community Blood Bank
At the NCCBB we believe that providing a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products to the patients we serve is not only a great mission statement for our staff but also for our community.

SMOKING ACES HORSE ASSOCIATION
Obstacle races, gymkhana and the local horse community come together!

Humboldt Green
Humboldt Green is at the epicenter of all things Green. They are experienced business consultants, master cultivators, event producers, & community educators.
Location: 1580 Nursery Way Suite D, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Phone: 707-443-3140
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Locally Delicious
A non-profit organization engaged in education about the benefits of eating locally-grown, organic food. We create and support projects designed to increase the production of local organic food, with an emphasis on making good food accessible to all. We advocate for a healthy and sustainable local food system.
Location: PO Box 309 Arcata, CA 95518
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Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center
A private non-profit agency incorporated in 1955 by a group of dedicated parents seeking an alternative to institutionalization for their children with developmental disabilities.
Location: 1707 E St Apt 2, Eureka, CA 95501, United States
Phone: 707-443-7077

Redwood Community Action Agency
(RCAA) is a locally based, private non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to low and moderate-income residents of Humboldt County. Their long-term goal is to develop programs through which people can become self-sufficient and empowered to improve their lives.
Phone: 707-269-2001
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Jefferson Community Center
The Westside Community Improvement Association, Inc. supports and facilitates programs to combat urban blight and revitalize neighborhoods by increasing recreational, educational, and vocational opportunities where they are either lacking altogether or insufficient to the needs of the community. The Association’s activities foster a sense of working together to benefit the greater Eureka community.
Location: 1000 B St, Eureka, CA 95501, United States
Phone: 707-497-6280
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211 Humboldt
Resources and social services in Humboldt County. You can also call 2-1-1 from any phone in Humboldt County to talk to a real person. They are free, confidential, caring, and helpful.
Location: P.O. Box 6683 Eureka, CA 95502
Phone: (707) 441-1001

History of Humboldt County
Their purpose is to further understand and appreciate all peoples, places, events, and activities of Humboldt County and related areas.
Location: 703 8th Street Eureka, California 95501
Phone: (707) 445-4342

North Coast Opportunities Inc. Humboldt
NCO strengthens our communities through responsive advocacy, engagement, and services. A non-profit organization in Ukiah, California
Location: 413 N State St, Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: 707-467-3200
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True North Organizing Network
Develops leadership in communities with common values across Tribal Lands, Del Norte, and Humboldt Counties.
Location: 517 3rd St #16, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-572-5530
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Community Alliance with Family Farmers
CAFF’s mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
Location: PO Box 363 Davis, CA 95617
Phone: 530-756-8518
Email: [email protected]

Arcata Endeavor
The Arcata Endeavor Opened In June Of 1999. The Center Was Developed To Help The Homeless, Those At High Risk Of Homelessness And Those Displaced By The Shrinking Logging And Fishing Industries In Our Community. The Center Is Located In The 4500 Square Mile County Of Humboldt Ca. The Endeavor Promotes Self Help, Self-Empowerment.
Location: 555 Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 822-5008
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The People of New Directions
New Directions is a non-adversarial and harm reduction approach to individuals or groups of individuals residing in illegal encampments, offering resources and opportunities, and educating the campers in ecological impact and appropriate environmental stewardship.
Location: Humboldt County, CA
Phone: 707-616-1182
Email: [email protected]
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Eureka Women’s Club
The Eureka Woman’s Club is a non-profit organization that is a member of international, national and California Federations of Women’s Clubs. Programs and projects are generated on all levels.
Location: 1531 J St, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-442-3458

Pay It Forward Humboldt
The mission of Pay it Forward Humboldt is to provide help, healing, and hope in a time of crisis.
Location: 326 I Street, Suite #102 , Eureka, CA, United States, California
Phone: (707) 616-9191
Email: [email protected]
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Redwood Coast Regional Center
RCRC provides intake, assessment, diagnosis, and coordinates community-based services for over 10,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino counties.
Location: 1116 Airport Park Blvd. · Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: (707) 445-0893

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services
Humboldt Domestic Violence Services (HDVS) is an independent, non-profit agency dedicated to promoting the rights and welfare of those who have survived or are enduring domestic and intimate partner violence or sex trafficking throughout Humboldt County.
If you are in need of support, you can reach our trained domestic violence advocates on our 24/7 support line by calling (707) 443-6042.
Toll free: (866) 668-6543.
Location: P.O. Box 969 Eureka, CA 95502
Phone: (707) 444-9255

Sovereign Sisters’ Society
A movement dedicated to women guided by instinct and intuition & powered by inner author-ity to lead
Email: [email protected]

COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS

JACOBY CREEK LAND TRUST
The Jacoby Creek Land Trust emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 1992, we’re an organization driven by conservation, bold action, and a strong foundation of support. Contact us to learn more and get involved.

NORTH COAST REGIONAL LAND TRUST
The Northcoast Regional Land Trust is a nonprofit organization with a focus of protecting land and water on nearly five million acres on California’s North Coast encompassing Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties. Find out more About us.

TRINIDAD LAND TRUST
Dedicated to providing coastal access while protecting the natural beauty and character of the Humboldt County Coast from Little River to Big Lagoon. Every day we work to ensure that people can experience the stunning coast by maintaining public access trails, providing educational walks and activities that connect people to place and involving the community with conservation and stewardship of these lands.
Location: 380 Janis Ct Trinidad, CA 95570
Phone: (707) 677-2501

SENIORS

REDWOOD COAST VILLAGE – FOR SENIORS
Redwood Coast Village (RCV) is a volunteer-based membership program of the Humboldt Senior Resource Center, a leading provider of support for seniors in Humboldt County. RCV is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization. RCV provides specific types of volunteer services, information, and referrals to its members to assist them in living independently in their own homes and engaged in their communities as they age.
We encourage neighbors helping neighbors and support seniors being active, independent, and socially connected to their communities. This grassroots Humboldt County organization is linked to the nationwide “Village” movement and is a member of the “Village to Village” Network.

ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE OF MAD RIVER
Adult Day Health Care of Mad River is a medically based day program for adults who are dependent on others for some of their care. We are a non-profit corporation on the Mad River Hospital campus.

Humboldt Senior Resource Center
Seniors and their caregivers in Humboldt County will have a high-quality life with dignity, health, and self-determination in a community of respect and tolerance. The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is committed to providing services, information, education and recreation for seniors, families and caregivers in Humboldt County. We envision a caring and healthy community which encourages intergenerational relationships, recognizes the wisdom and experience of its elders and demonstrates awareness and respect for the aging process.

MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

AOT HUMBOLDT ASSISTED OUTPATIENT
We are a clinical team providing recovery-based treatment to adults with a serious mental illness, utilizing Assertive Community Treatment and evidence-based practices.

Mercy’s Haven
Mercy’s Haven is a faith-based home that provides a sober environment for women who have completed long-term (one year recommended) drug & alcohol treatment programs, and their children.
Location: Blue Lake, CA
Phone: (707) 273-2126
Email: [email protected]

Queer Humboldt
Queer Humboldt is an anti-racist, anti-colonialist resource center serving queer individuals and groups in Humboldt County and the surrounding tribal areas through community education, affordable mental health services, micro-grants, networking and more.
Phone: 707-502-2890
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WILDLIFE/ANIMAL RESCUE

WILDLIFE CARE CENTER
Over 1200 injured wild animals per year are treated directly, and we address many more situations over the phone. Whether a Hummingbird who’s collided with a window, a Raccoon hit by a car, or a Barn Owl poisoned by rodenticide, most of the cases we treat are the result of unfortunate interactions with human activity or infrastructure.

NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL HAVEN & RESCUE
All volunteer 501c3 animal rescue catering to farm animals, dogs/cats, orphaned wildlife, and more!

COMPANION ANIMAL FOUNDATION
Companion Animal Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue organization formed in 2002 in response to the high euthanasia rate of adoptable animals in Humboldt County.

Northcoast Environmental Center
The mission of the Northcoast Environmental Center is to promote understanding of the relations between people and the biosphere and to conserve, protect, and celebrate terrestrial, aquatic, and marine ecosystems of northern California and southern Oregon.
Location: Cooper Building 415 I St, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: 707-822-6918
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