Since 1979, the Senior Firewood Program has provided extra warmth to low-income seniors by delivering firewood for winter. The group of dedicated volunteers cut, split and deliver the firewood to seniors in need in our community.
Program Details
Eligibility
- Low-income seniors 60 or older who live in Western Nevada County
- Lives alone or with another age-eligible, low income senior
Enrollment
- Download your application or pick-up one at the Administration Office (528 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley) Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm.
- Once completed, email to info@goldcountryservices.org or mail to P.O. Box 968, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
- The administration will notify applicants in writing of the status of their application in early August.
Firewood Removal
GCSS gladly removes wood under the following conditions:
- Trees must be down (we cannot fell trees).
- Wood needs to be located within 10 miles of Grass Valley and accessible by vehicle.
- We do not accept Digger Pine, kindling or remove slash; sorry!
- At this time, our Softwood Yard is full – we currently have a long waitlist to remove wood. Thank You!
To donate wood, please call (530) 615-4541 or email us at: info.goldcountryservices.org.
Some of our Amazing Volunteers
