"To all the David's out there, keep fighting Goliaths and believing in yourself." --Susan Wagenaar
Our Founder
In the tranquil heart of Colusa County, where life unfolds at its own unhurried pace, a story of remarkable strength and unwavering determination takes center stage. Meet Susan Wagenaar, our founder, whose passion for advocating for others radiates like a lighthouse. Her unwavering commitment extends beyond a single issue, reaching out to support vulnerable individuals in our community. Susan believes that genuine compassion must be coupled with accountability, relentlessly shining a light on systemic challenges that keep people from thriving. She understands that true change requires not just immediate aid, but a fearless examination of the underlying issues.
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION FOR COLUSA COUNTY RECOVERY
EIN: Upon Request
ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this unincorporated grassroots association is Colusa County Recovery, established in January 2020.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The purpose of this association is to provide community outreach, peer support, life skills resources, and housing navigation and referral assistance. The association facilitates local peer support groups at the Day Reporting Center (DRC) and Thryve Drop-In Center, promotes a healthy, alcohol-free lifestyle, and provides online resources through ColusaCountyRecovery.com and Clean and Sober Nation on YouTube.
ARTICLE III: MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUTHORITY
Susan M. Wagenaar serves as the association’s Managing Volunteer and has sole authority to make operational decisions, approve community service projects, apply for and accept grants, allocate organizational funds, establish and maintain financial accounts in the name of Colusa County Recovery, and act as the sole authorized signer on those accounts.
Organizational funds shall support the association’s purposes. Records of receipts and expenditures shall be maintained.
FOUNDING AND CURRENT MEMBERS
Susan M. Wagenaar
Founder / Webmaster /Sole Managing Volunteer — January 2020–present
Elouise A. Crain
Silent Founding Member — January 2020–2024
Robert Munro
Key Volunteer /Group Facilitator / Outreach — November 2023–present