
Robert was hired as Consumer Intern at Sensible Cyclery in our Butte County programs in January 2025. Due to his strong work ethic and leadership qualities, he was tapped to become the Crew Supervisor for Pro-Touch. After completing training, he began work as the Crew Supervisor in the fall! Robert also moved out of a local shelter and became a tenant at Avenida Apartments in July 2025.
Caminar manages two social enterprises in Chico and Oroville, CA. These Supported Temporary Employment Programs (STEP) offer vocational training to adults. Both programs are available to adults receiving Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (BCDBH) services. All proceeds from these programs are reinvested to support the client and program operations.Sensible Cyclery, located in Chico, CA, offers quality reconditioned bicycles at an affordable price and bicycle repair services to the general public. All bicycles are donated by individuals and organizations around Butte County. These donations allow each STEP client the opportunity to learn how to overhaul, repair, and tune a variety of bicycle styles and frames.Pro-Touch, operating in Chico and Oroville, CA, offers janitorial and lawn care services to the general public at competitive rates with special discounts available for BCDBH and FNRC clients. STEP clients are taught to professionally clean, sanitize, and organize a home or office and operate landscape machines for basic yard care and maintenance.