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22 TEHAMA - THE MAGAZINE, May 2017 Hispanic population in Tehama County. Over the next years volunteers were recruited for help to entertain children while the parents "shopped." There was an amazing variety: Clowns who made balloon animals and videos such as Vegi-Tales and other cartoons – including some in Spanish. One that really stood out was Sister Gloria, the nun who did a mime act of The Cat in the Hat. About 2007, the first agency was incorporated into the project. Michelle Barnard attended the event during the previous year and realized right away that it would be beneficial to the families who attended if she set up a table in order to give out info and goodies regarding First 5 Tehama. In 2008, Gail Locke stepped onto the scene and brought with her the Tehama County Continuum of Care, which is made up of several agencies dedicated to providing services to the poor and disenfranchised. The number of people who attended the event grew every year. Even though the hospital provided a great deal of food, it became apparent someone had to be in charge of feeding everyone. The Mandolfo family, who are caterers, joined the project and took on the food ministry aspect of Recycle the Warmth. With their involvement, the meals took on a whole new flavor. The day of the event is always fun. People in need line up early while waiting for the doors to open. It is a joy to stand by the door and hand out garbage sacks to fill with clothing as folks enter. Their eyes get huge when they see all the tables and racks of clothing and realize they can take whatever they want – all free. Aunt Pat the clown entertains children at a previous Recycle The Warmth event. 22 TEHAMA - THE MAGAZINE, May 2017 Hispanic population in Tehama County. Over the next years volunteers were recruited for help to entertain children while the parents "shopped." There was an amazing variety: Clowns who made balloon animals and videos such as Vegi-Tales and other cartoons – including some in Spanish. One that really stood out was Sister Gloria, the nun who did a mime act of The Cat in the Hat. About 2007, the first agency was incorporated into the project. Michelle Barnard attended the event during the previous year and realized right away that it would be beneficial to the families who attended if she set up a table in order to give out info and goodies regarding First 5 Tehama. In 2008, Gail Locke stepped onto the scene and brought with her the Tehama County Continuum of Care, which is made up of several agencies dedicated to providing services to the poor and disenfranchised. The number of people who attended the event grew every year. Even though the hospital provided a great deal of food, it became apparent someone had to be in charge of feeding everyone. The Mandolfo family, who are caterers, joined the project and took on the food ministry aspect of Recycle the Warmth. With their involvement, the meals took on a whole new flavor. The day of the event is always fun. People in need line up early while waiting for the doors to open. It is a joy to stand by the door and hand out garbage sacks to fill with clothing as folks enter. Their eyes get huge when they see all the tables and racks of clothing and realize they can take whatever they want – all free. Aunt Pat the clown entertains children at a previous Recycle The Warmth event. RCFE # 525002546 705 Luther Road • Red Bluff (530) 529-2900 www.brookdale.com Brookdale Red Bluff Formerly Emeritus ® at Lassen House Assisted Living | Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Hispanic population in Tehama County. Over the next years volunteers were recruited for help to entertain children while the parents "shopped." There was an amazing variety: Clowns who made balloon animals and videos such as Vegi-Tales and other cartoons – including some in Spanish. One that really stood out was Sister Gloria, the nun who did a mime act of The Cat in the Hat. About 2007, the first agency was incorporated into the project. Michelle Barnard attended the event during the previous year and realized right away that it would be beneficial to the families who attended if she set up a table in order to give out info and goodies regarding First 5 Tehama. In 2008, Gail Locke stepped onto the scene and brought with her the Tehama County Continuum of Care, which is made up of several agencies dedicated to providing services to the poor and disenfranchised. The number of people who attended the event grew every year. Even though the hospital provided a great deal of food, it became apparent someone had to be in charge of feeding everyone. The Mandolfo family, who are caterers, joined the project and took on the food ministry aspect of Recycle the Warmth. With their involvement, the meals took on a whole new flavor. The day of the event is always fun. People in need line up early while waiting for the doors to open. It is a joy to stand by the door and hand out garbage sacks to fill with clothing as folks enter. Their eyes get huge when they see all the tables and racks of clothing and realize they can take whatever they want – all free. Aunt Pat the clown entertains children at a previous Recycle The Warmth event. 22 TEHAMA - THE MAGAZINE, May 2017 table in order to give out info and goodies regarding First 5 Tehama. In 2008, Gail Locke stepped onto the scene and brought with her the Tehama County Continuum of Care, which is made up of several agencies dedicated to providing services to the poor and disenfranchised. tables and take whatever Aunt 22 TEHAMA - THE MAGAZINE, May 2017 Hispanic population in Tehama County. Over the next years volunteers were recruited for help to entertain children while the parents "shopped." There was an amazing variety: Clowns who made balloon animals and videos such as Vegi-Tales and other cartoons – including some in Spanish. One that really stood out was Sister Gloria, the nun who did a mime act of The Cat in the Hat. About 2007, the first agency was incorporated into the project. Michelle Barnard attended the event during the previous year and realized right away that it would be beneficial to the families who attended if she set up a table in order to give out info and goodies regarding First 5 Tehama. In 2008, Gail Locke stepped onto the scene and brought with her the Tehama County Continuum of Care, which is made up of several agencies dedicated to providing services to the poor and disenfranchised. The number of people who attended the event grew every year. Even though the hospital provided a great deal of food, it became apparent someone had to be in charge of feeding everyone. The Mandolfo family, who are caterers, joined the project and took on the food ministry aspect of Recycle the Warmth. With their involvement, the meals took on a whole new flavor. The day of the event is always fun. People in need line up early while waiting for the doors to open. It is a joy to stand by the door and hand out garbage sacks to fill with clothing as folks enter. Their eyes get huge when they see all the tables and racks of clothing and realize they can take whatever they want – all free. Aunt Pat the clown entertains children at a previous Recycle The Warmth event.

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