by Jon Lewis for A News Cafe, May 2022
The shelters are being constructed by students in the Redding-based California Heritage YouthBuild Academy, a charter school that helps young adults earn a high school diploma along with leadership and technical skills.
Charter school builds micro shelter prototype in hopes to house Redding's homeless
By Mike Mangas for KRCR, February 2022
California Heritage YouthBuild Academy [CHYBA] students helping construct their first-generation micro shelters for the homeless in Redding.
Homeless youths face struggles in Shasta County. Here's one couple's story
By Nada Atieh for Record Searchlight, January 2021
Had it not been for California Heritage YouthBuild Academy, Caryn, a 21-year-old transitional housing resident at Lutheran Social Services, could be homeless today.
California Heritage YouthBuild Academy students construct huts for homeless veterans
By Nada Atieh for Record Searchlight, September 2020
Students at CHYBA build homes for homeless veterans while building experience in construction tech.
These Redding students gain experience by building shelters for micro farm workers
By Nada Atieh for Record Searchlight, September 2020
Students at California Heritage YouthBuild Academy (CHYBA) build a shelter from scratch as part of a pilot project to house veterans working on micro farms at Providence International.
UPDATE: Redding moves a step closer to allowing homes for the homeless
By David Benda for Record Searchlight, August 2020
In January, Park did a demonstration as California Heritage YouthBuild Academy students and volunteer builders put together a 60-square-foot, insulated tiny hut at the school’s campus on Airport Road.
Students learn to build Conestoga Huts in Redding
By Mike Mangas for KRCR, January 2020
A possible piece in solving the homeless puzzle is now on display in Redding. They're called "Conestoga Huts." The idea comes from "Community Supported Shelters" of Eugene, Oregon. Organization members were at California Heritage Youthbuild Academy in Redding to teach students how to build them.
Frugal housing solution takes shape for the homeless
By Mike Chapman for Record Searchlight, January 2020
Students from the California Heritage YouthBuild Academy (CHYBA) public charter school on Airport Road put together pre-assembled pieces with guidance from a volunteer, adult Hut Crew from Eugene, Oregon, whose group is called Community Supported Shelters.
STEP-UP program serves students with criminal backgrounds
By Nathan Solis for Record Searchlight, September 2017
For nearly four years Shasta College has worked with local law enforcement agencies to facilitate the program. Other partners in the program include the Sheriff’s Office, the California Heritage Youthbuild Academy and the Good News Rescue Mission.