Help keep the Warner Springs Community Resource Center doors open

The Warner Unified School District (WUSD) board of directors has notified the Center’s board of directors that hosting Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers on the school property where the Center is located is not in compliance with San Diego County of Education's Joint Power Authority and the California State and Education Code.

WUSD has now disallowed camping, overnight parking, restroom usage and more. Such restrictions to our lease with the school would have a drastic impact on the Center's much-needed funds derived from the hikers' donations and purchases. 

The substantial income loss would jeopardize the Center's ability to provide its Food Bank, meeting and emergency meeting facilities and other activities that benefit our local, rural community. Additionally, PCT thru-hikers depend on the Center for respite from the elements, the facilities to "tidy up," resupply and first aid items, local resource information, recharging, rides to medical facilities and other critical services.

Several solutions are being discussed with the school board and the Warner Springs Ranch Resort who owns the property. Your signature will show your support of the Warner Springs Community Resource Center and the many vital health and human services that the Center provides – services that are critical to the core well-being of our rural residents and PCT hikers alike.