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Chico Chamber of Commerce Awards Executive Director!

At the 74th Annual Dinner on January 19th, Jennifer Carvalho was awarded the 2011 Rising Star Award. Sponsored by the Law Offices of Aaron J. Stewart, the award is given to an individual in the busniess community whose outstanding contribution through business to the Chico area is an example to be followed.

Jennifer Carvalho wins Rising Star Award

Photo credit: Chico Enterprise Record, courtesy of the Chico Chamber of Commerce

The award reminds us that our impact in the community is multi faceted. We need to be a leader, not only in treatment but in non-profit business and community advocacy as well.

Congratulations Jen!

Certificate of Occupancy Granted!

Skyway House Women's Residential program is now officially located at 3105 Esplanade in Chico!

After a rigorous 2 month process of remodeling and construction, the City of Chico granted a Certificate of Occupancy, and ADS granted licensing approval. The women moved in on December 30th amidst many tears and cheers! Great work and many thanks to everyone involved.

A special thanks to;

Northstar Engineering

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Dynamic Precast

Eagle Alarm System

City of Chico Planning and Building Departments

Skyway House Counselors Graduate ADS Program!

Kirk Zeller and Mike Smith, both counselors at the Mens Residential program, graduated in December from the Alcohol and Drug Studies Program at Butte College. Congratulations gentlemen!

Skyway House Alumni Association Fundraiser

The Hypnotic Experience

Friday, November 18th 8 PM (doors open at 7PM)

ARC Pavilion - 2040 Park Ave. Chico, CA

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=296197727074927

Skyway House Offers Second Chances!

http://www.newsreview.com/chico/value-of-second-chances/content?oid=4405222

Chico City Council Denies Appeal and Upholds Skyway House Use Permit!

City Council moves women’s drug treatment facility forward
By KATY SWEENY
Staff Writer

CHICO — Council members Tuesday night decided neighbors’ fears were not enough to stop a drug treatment facility from moving in on The Esplanade, voting 5-2 to deny a usepermit appeal. Councilwoman Mary Goloff, previously Mary Flynn, said addiction does not discriminate. She thinks the center between Amber Grove and Greenfield drives would be an asset to the community.

“Addiction is alive and well today in the Amber Grove subdivision,” she said. “If it were not, it would be unbelievable.”

Neighbors donning “Protect North Esplanade” stickers and treatment advocates wearing Skyway House shirts packed the chambers past capacity, also filling a conference room in the building.

Councilmen Bob Evans and Mark Sorensen dissented, voting to deny the use permit.

Residents in the neighborhood of Amber Grove and Greenfield drives appealed the Skyway House’s use permit approved by the Chico Planning Commission Sept. 15. The Skyway House plans to house a 22-bed women’s residential drug treatment facility at the old Montessori School at 3105 The Esplanade. The facility will move from its location in Oroville.

Associate planner Mike Sawley recommended the council deny the appeal and uphold the use permit, allowing the Skyway House to move forward with plans. Sorensen said the concentration of drug treatment facilities on The Esplanade is unfortunate and he thinks that’s reason enough to deny the use permit. Evans said he was in a quandary whether the area was the best place for the facility. “ I still think there are concerns of safety in the neighborhood,” Evans said.

Vice Mayor Jim Walker said he thinks the concerns about safety and impact on property value are legitimate. “I haven’t heard any whispers from staff or anybody else, ‘This is a nice project. Gosh, it’s going to reduce property values and it’s going to be a net loss to the city,’ ” Walker said. “ I don’t think there is going to be a significant safety problem. I also don’t think there’s going to be a significant drop in property values.”

Annette Friendshuh addressed the council and said she graduated from the Skyway House in 2003, where she was loved and given tools to change her life.

“If I wasn’t given that opportunity, I would not be a mother today,” she said. “I would not be a wife, I would not be a productive member of society.”

Dave Matson, treasurer for the Skyway House board of directors, said the facility’s clients do not wander the neighborhood or cause problems. He said if the facility does not follow rules and regulations, they will be back before the council “ pleading” to keep the permit. Nancy Henry, who lives in the Amber Grove neighborhood, asked that other neighborhoods “share the load” of treatment facilities. “Just what else do you have in store for us?” Henry asked. “Shouldn’t other neighborhoods share the burden?”

Karla Johnston addressed the council after her son, Hunter, who said he was in third grade and did not support the facility in his neighborhood. She said she thinks a drop in property value is a valid concern.

“I personally have a stake in this,” she said. “I moved here for a safe place to raise children. I no longer feel that’s the case.”

Chico Planning Commission Approval Appealed to Chico City Council!

Please join us in speaking directly to the Chico City Council in support of Skyway House Use Permit 11-13 at the meeting scheduled for October 18th, 6:30 PM. City Council Chambers at 4th and Main in Chico. We appreciate your support! We expect a huge crowd...please arrive early and join us!

ard Sale was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who donated their time,

Skyway House Fundraiser

815 Neal Dow Ave.

Chico, CA

Friday 9/30 - Saturday 10/1

Furniture, household items, clothing. New, gently used...great stuff. Don't miss this one!

Alumni Group meeting!

Please join us for the Skyway House Alumni support group meeting.

Wednesdays at 4 PM

564 Rio Lindo Ave. Ste. 102

Chico, CA

898.8326 For more information

Chico Planning Commission Approves Use Permit for Womens Residential Treatment Facility!

On September 15, the Chico Planning Commission voted 4-1 to approve the Use Permit for the Womens Residential Facility.

http://www.chicoer.com/ci_18908118?IADID=Search-www.chicoer.com-www.chicoer.com

Skyway House plans to transfer its existing license from our facility in Oroville to the location at 3105 Esplanade, Chico. This new location offers a tranquil and inviting setting for therapeutic treatment. Thank you Chico Planning Commission!

Teen Recovery Roundtable Scheduled for Tuesday, September 27th!

Join us at 564 Rio Lindo Ave. Ste. 102 for our quarterly Teen Roundtable. CARE Outreach and Training Coordinator from ADP, Claire Sallee will provide training on teen funding options.

Update on recent progress. Join us for breakfast and help be part of the solution for teens in our area!

7-8 AM

Call 898.8326 for more information.

September is National Recovery Month!

Take a look at what is happening in the next 30 days!

Skyway House Community Yard Sale!

September 30-October 1!

If you have items you would like to donate, please call 530.898.8326 for pick up.

Don't miss this sale, we have wonderful items, including a sleigh bed, piano, beautiful clothing, and household items.

Recovery Happens at the Capitol in Sacramento. As part of National Recovery Month, Recovery Happens was held on September 1, 2011.

Ed Sprague, Director of Treatment, Annette Friendshuh, Manager of Men's Residential, Cathi Schmitz, Manager of Women's Residential and Sherri Brown, Director of Outpatient Services.

Skyway House Retreat featuring Father Tom Allender

Held at the CIC Event Center in Oroville, the first annual Skyway House retreat was successful on several fronts. On Friday, the Skyway House staff were treated to a rare and well deserved day of spiritual renewal with Father Tom Allender.

On Saturday, Skyway House alumni were invited to hear his message, which centered on 'loving people the most when they deserve it the least". The alumni were invited to participate in a more formal meeting of the alumni at a later date, where we hope to encourage them to create a graduate support group that might eventually direct fundraising efforts, give back to the newcomers of the program and create sustainable support systems for Skyway House grads.

Sunday found Father Tom sharing his message for couples in recovery.

We had many vendors and information booths, terrific raffle prizes and great fellowship.

Thanks to all of them, to the staff for their hard work, to Father Tom and Don, and to the many companies who donated prizes, time, talent. We appreciate you so much!

All in all, a successful first Retreat. Keep us in mind for next year!

New Outpatient Groups forming now!

Alcohol And Substance Abuse Group for Older Adults - Wed. 6-7 PM

Family Group - Wed. 7-8:30 PM

564 Rio Lindo Ave., Suite 102, Chico

For more information call 898.8326

Skyway House Alumni Group

Are you a graduate of the Skyway House residential or outpatient programs?

Want to connect with other grads, share your successes in recovery or participate in Alumni events?

Call 898.8326 for more information.

Ralph Torres Receives BA in Social Work and becomes a Registered Addiction Specialist!

Congratulations to our Alcohol and Drug Free Housing Field Representative!

All of your hard work pays off!

Car Wash Fundraiser

Help send the residents on a Serenity Campout!

Friday, July 29, 2011 8:00 AM - 2 PM

Baskin Robbins

201 W. East Ave.

Chico, CA 95927

Community Meeting

June 29th, 2011 6:00 PM

3105 Esplanade

Chico, CA 95927

Skyway House has submitted a Conditional Use Permit request to the City of Chico to utilize the former Montessori School at 3105 Esplanade as a 22 bed women's residential treatment facility. Please join Skyway House staff to learn more about the organization, plans for the facility, and our committment to being a good neighbor.

Teen Recovery Roundtable

June 28th, 2011 7:30 AM

564 Rio Lindo Ave

Chico, CA 95926

Join us for a breakfast roundtable to discuss treatment options for teens and their families.

We welcome treatment providers, social service providers, referral agencies, parents and teens. We look forward to creating partnerships that will make treatment readily available for teens in the northstate.