Office of Diversity, CSU, Chico

Community Resources

American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California
The ACLU of Northern California works to preserve and guarantee the protections of the Constitution's Bill of Rights. We aim to extend these freedoms to segments of our population who have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgendered people; women; mental-health patients; prisoners; people with disabilities; and the poor. For more information, visit the ACLU online.

Community Collaborative for Youth (CCY) is a coalition of community-based programs which serve youth from diverse cultural and ethnic populations in the North Valley. Programs include Every Youth Included, Open Arts, Beyond Violence Alliance, SERV, Theatre on the Inside Out, Stonewall Alliance Youth, and TEAM Chapman. Each CCY program has a unique approach to serving the youth and families of our community and has the common purpose of providing encouragement and guidance for youth in their transition to adulthood. For more information, visit Community Collaborative for Youth online.
Phone: 530.892.2134 (Wendy Oshima) or 530.566.1806 (Emily Alma)

Hispanic Association for the Community and Education (HACE) Contact: CSU, Chico Professor Obdulia Corona.
Phone: 530.898.4608

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern California exists to expand business opportunities for the Hispanic community through advocacy, education, and networking to strengthen Hispanic business and communities which it serves and represents. For more information, visit Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern California online.
Phone: 530.894.5054

The Human Relations Network of Butte County's mission is to promote the civic tolerance necessary to achieve a hate-free community by encouraging by the most effective means possible: recognition and respect for the rights of all persons not to suffer discrimination, physical or verbal threats, or abuse.
Phone: 530.898.6366

Mechoopda Maidu Indians
For more information, visit the Mechoopda Maidu Indians online.

Paradise Center for Tolerance and Nonviolence
The Paradise Center for Tolerance and Nonviolence (PCTN), founded in October, 2000 is a grassroots, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation, dedicated to fostering tolerance of differences, to resolving conflicts peacefully, and to building a safe, hospitable and harmonious community, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We recognize each person's right to his or her beliefs and opinions. We advocate for unbiased and respectful behavior. Our members have diverse religious beliefs, affiliations and political views.  For more information, visit PCTN online.
Phone: 530-877-1856

The Chico Peace & Justice Center is a community-based organization committed to working for the achievement of peace, social and economic justice through the power of non-violence. The center is dedicated to issues of poverty, racism, sexism, economic exploitation, militarism, and environmental destruction. The center works for social change through education, community building, and direct action. For more information, visit the Chico Peace & Justice Center online.
Phone: 530.893.9078

Redding Rancheria
For more information, visit Redding Rancheria online.

The Stonewall Alliance Center's primary objective and purpose shall be to provide information and services that promote the physical, psychological, and social health of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities of the northern Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills. For more information, visit the Stonewall Alliance Center online.
Phone: 530.893.3336

Test Yourself for Hidden Bias
Studies show people can be consciously committed to egalitarianism and deliberately work to behave without prejudice, yet still possess hidden negative prejudices or stereotypes. Take a test at Project Implicit's Web site and see what may be lingering in your psyche.

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