The purpose of the Expect More Tehama program is to encourage college attendance after high school graduation. The grant to the Tehama County Education Foundation enables Expect More Tehama to fund the transportation of over 800 8th graders on field trips to local universities. “It’s a resource for the community, and is an important step in the development of Tehama County as a thriving cultural center.” “The Green Room Community Art Studio provides artistic instruction and opportunities that are not available in local schools, or would be too costly for many of our community members to afford without the grant,” said Freeman. The largest grant went to the Tehama County Arts Council to provide free art classes and special events to the entire community at the Green Room Community Art Studio. It’s our priority to support programs that provide educational opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable.” “Supporting local education is an investment in our community for now and in the future. “A highly educated community has more opportunities for economic growth,” said Natasha Magana, Tribal Council Member of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. “These grants benefit our entire community by encouraging continued learning opportunities, higher education, and economic development.” “We are very proud to fund programs that contribute to the vitality and viability of our local communities,” said Andy Freeman, Chairman of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, owner of the Rolling Hills Casino & Resort. The Foundation also donated numerous raffle prizes to local organizations. Grants under $1,000 went to Red Bluff Rotary, Williams Booster Club, Corning Ducks Unlimited, Corning High Parents Club for Sober Grad Night, and Williams High Sober Grad. Major grant recipients include the Tehama County Arts Council ($12,000), Tehama County Education Foundation ($6,000), Jackson Heights Elementary School ($3,000), Richfield School District, Shady Creek Outdoor Program ($2,500), Soroptimist International Bidwell Rancho ($2,500), Mercy High School ($2,000), Give Kids a Smile Day ($2,500), and Boulder Creek School’s Vigilente Kindness program ($1,250). The Foundation supports community development programs, with a primary focus on education. The Rolling Hills Casino Community Development Foundation committee announced recipients of grants for the first quarter of 2015.

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