35 Years of Bold Ideas and Bright Futures
Tehama Group Communications is a student-managed public relations agency operating through Chico State’s Department of Journalism and Public Relations. For 35 years, we have been bringing bold ideas to small businesses, government organizations and nonprofit clients in Chico and surrounding areas. With hands-on learning experience thanks to our clients in the community, TGC provides students with networking expertise and strengthens their communication and writing skills. Students learn to solve PR and communications challenges through teamwork, creativity, positivity and perseverance.
TGC Elevates Brands and Empowers Students
TGC would like to highlight student and alumni testimonials to demonstrate how hands-on agency experiences help foster student growth, leading to bold ideas that elevate our clients' brands. Every dollar you donate will help us achieve our academic and professional goals. Thanks to the support of alumni like you, our program has thrived for 35 years, shaping countless careers. We're so grateful for your contributions, which have helped us continue to provide the same exceptional learning experience that you benefited from. We cannot thank you enough for your support and hope you follow us along and become part of our journey. “As a creative graphic designer, it’s been a big learning experience being in TGC. When designing merch for TGC it was fun to push my creative process. I am so proud of the end result.” - Miriam Lopez “Working on a diversity newsletter helped me build my writing and graphic design portfolio. I learned so much about diversity and was inspired by the people I interviewed. It’s amazing to see my work come to life and have an impact on the community” - Ezneida Tello “As an aspiring PR professional, this program boosted my career by giving me real client and agency life experience. TGC’s fast-paced atmosphere helped me blossom into a leader with developed hard skills” -Paris Auerweck
How Will Donations Be Used?
When you donate to TGC, you help keep our professional work environment inspiring to work in, accessible and exciting for students. Your donations play a crucial role in helping us purchase modern technology such as computers and cameras to provide students with equipment to advance their skills. They enable us to visit professional agencies in Sacramento and throughout the Bay Area. Our alumni, clients, students, family members and staff create the framework that keeps us connected. Your contributions allow TGC to be a space where students gain knowledge and skills to launch them with confidence into their careers.
The donations help contribute to TGC student scholarships. These scholarships offer financial support ranging from $500 to $1,000 for staffers who transition into our management and leadership positions.
How your donations fit:
$1,500 allows us to serve two pro bono clients
$1,000 funds the TGC student scholarship for 1 year
$500 funds an award for one student leader
$100 funds thank you gifts for alumni guest speakers
FAQ
Tehama Group Communications is a full-service public relations agency specializing in strategic communication through our team of writers, videographers, photographers, editors, graphic and web designers. We provide paying and pro-bono clients with various communication services to meet their needs. Students work in interdisciplinary teams to support client accounts to prepare them for professional agency life with various experiences. Clients work with TGC’s adviser to develop a proposal that outlines the work students will accomplish each semester. Why should you donate? A large portion of TGC’s funding comes from you! Our agency is fortunate enough to receive these generous donations from our community members, family and alumni. Your financial support is greatly appreciated and your contribution will help our agency leave its mark at Chico State and in the public relations industry. Donors like you help empower our team of student leaders! For examples of our past client work, check us out on Instagram. #BoldIdeasBrightFutures #TGCSuPpoRt How does TGC’s Giving Day benefit students? Donating to TGC this Giving Day allows students to gain the knowledge, skills and experience to propel them into successful careers. Your support means students will get hands-on experience with clients on communication challenges and build the skills necessary to thrive at their first jobs after graduation. TGC gives aspiring writers, creatives, journalists and PR professionals the tools to accomplish their dreams. Donations help each student in various ways, such as being awarded a scholarship, allowing TGC to provide students with the equipment needed to succeed, and funding site visits to PR agencies to gain knowledge and insights into the industry.What Is TGC?