About Us

The Siskiyou Community Alliance  (SCA) originated in April of 2025 with a small group of county residents who recognized the need for factual information relating to ongoing changes in federal legislative and policy issues and their potential impacts that are locally relevant and non-partisan.  The SCA has hosted two community forums where a variety of county officials, agency representatives, and individuals spoke to these impacts.  These forums were well received and proved to be a testament to our ability to come together, share information and listen respectfully, despite the wide diversity of political perspectives that exist in our region.  Please find below our mission, core beliefs and values statements.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Siskiyou Community Alliance is to facilitate networks that promote the flourishing and equality of all members of our community both economically and democratically, via the dissemination of accurate information and promotion of mutual aid.

Core Beliefs 

• We have more in common than what separates us.
• In order for individuals and communities to thrive, we must have a functioning democracy, meaning the right to govern must lie with each of us having equal ability to participate and influence the decisions that affect us. 
• Local problems, such as poverty, unemployment, lack of housing and access to health care, are tied to larger, more systemic ones such as, concentration of wealth, legal and economic protection, and preferences given to corporations, economic health measured by stock market and GDP,  and military spending. 
• Along with the awareness that overarching system change is necessary, we believe that individual actions on the personal and local level are equally crucial to effecting change. Having informed, empowered, and connected communities is foundational to achieving these ends.

Core Values

• Peaceful and equitable governance
• Access to affordable health care and housing are fundamental rights
• Employment at a living wage is a fundamental right
• Civility and respect for human dignity
• Removal of barriers so all have the ability to achieve their full potential
• Support and celebration of diversity
• Pursuit of common ground through a culture of Curiosity, Compassion, Courage and Creative Innovation