Beginning Together
The first meeting of Tehama Together was held on January 19, 2009, the National Day of Community Service, and was attended by approximately 25 people who formed the nucleus of what is now Tehama Together. Those early participants decided to develop a collaborative umbrella for dealing with unmet needs in Tehama County.
Initial organizers were Noel Bookout, Orle Jackson, Colleen Sheehan, Chris Stewart, Sr. Pat Manoli, Don Gerber and Kathy Moore. Subsequently the group met and was offered a home at Pine Street Plaza at 332 Pine Street, Red Bluff. On November 9, 2009, approximately 100 community members gathered for the grand opening of the Tehama Together Headquarters.
Subsequently, the Board met monthly and obtained its 501c3 status on January 28, 2010. Over the past nine years Tehama Together has been recognized as a major program in Tehama County. It has grown to include four major programs and many sponsored projects.
Working Together for Success
Henry Ford is quoted as saying, "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success". We live in an ever-changing society with needs and priorities constantly changing. Through such initialives as the Community Food Alliance and Nonprofit Roundtable we are well staged to recognize and respond to these needs. Through our partnerships with other organizations such as United Way of Northern California, Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), and local industries we are constantly prepared to serve the needs throughout Tehama County.
