“Aaron has what we call a charismatic personality,” says Gil Moegerle, who met Aaron Hayes in 2015, after moving to Redding, CA. “Even if you have a heart of stone, […]
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Paige Bush: Making a Difference from the Ground Up
“There are people in this world who offer suggestions,” says Colleen Cecil, executive director of Butte County Farm Bureau (BCFB), where Paige Bush sits as a board member. “And there […]
Marcia Ramstrom Supports Mental Health
In 2013, Marcia Ramstrom sold most of her possessions, rented out her house, and moved her daughter Grace and herself into her RV. Why? Marcia had a mission. After a […]
Be the Change – Matt Plotkin
Thursday, November 8, 2018, is a date burned into the memories of many North State residents. On that day the Camp Fire ravaged the town of Paradise, CA, claiming thousands […]
Be the Change: Cindy Dodds – Mirroring Kindness and Compassion in Shasta County
“One day, I went to a grant writing workshop,” says Cindy Dodds, founder and executive director of Tri County Community Network (TCCN) in Burney, CA (burneytccn.org). “I came home announcing […]
Paul Hendricks – Terrain Park Climbing Center
Climbing the Walls for Healthy Family Fun Red Bluff Natives As a native of Red Bluff, CA, Paul Hendricks and his brother Kevin grew up exploring California. “We were fortunate […]
Brande Moffatt – Women’s Health Physical Therapy
Expertly Connecting Physical Therapy and Women’s Health In Redding and Beyond It started with a dream… In the middle of the night, nearly 20 years ago, a booming voice echoed […]
Be the Change: Sati Shah – Lending a Listening Ear to Mount Shasta High School Families
As avid outdoors people, Sati and Melody Shah could hardly have found a better area than Siskiyou County, CA for their favorite hobbies, including backcountry snowboarding, river rafting and long-distance […]
Be the Change: Ann Dickman – Paving The Way To Public Health In Butte County
Ann Dickman and her husband, Mark, have three children and seven grandchildren, each of whom is represented by a charm on Ann’s favorite necklace. “I am a doting grandma,” she […]
Liz Churchill: Be the Change
In fifth grade, Liz Churchill lifted a trumpet to her lips for the first time. Whether or not those initial brassy notes sounded sweet to anyone listening, they heralded a […]
