The National Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 pointed out the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty and sought to open to everyone the opportunity for education and train, employment, and the opportunity to live in decency and dignity.  TCC was incorporated on September 2, 1965 by a group of committed community leaders to implement that national mandate.

Nationally, community action agencies were to be a non-traditional community based approach to addressing the poverty problem.  The traditional “income transfer” response to poverty had failed; legislation challenged community action agencies to “identify and eliminate the causes of poverty instead of providing band-aid treatment”.

Encouraging people to become self-reliant was the vision of those who incorporated TCC.  The opportunities for self-sufficiency are described in the colored pathways at the top of this site.

In 2000, TCC is celebrating its 35^th anniversary by examining and renewing its mission.  With input from local elected officials, business representatives, customers and staff,  TCC’s Board of Directors will revisit and update their long-range plan which describes how the organization will achieve its mission.

We invite you meet our Board of Directors, a unique coalition of local people who initiate policy and ensures responsiveness of TCC’s services to the needs of the citizens of Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd Counties.

TCC is committed to building partnerships supporting families and building stronger communities.  These partnerships define new ways to change and improve the system, allowing more flexibility, adequate funding and cooperation across sectors.

Emerging collaborative programs leading TCC into the next century extend into the areas of family services, economic development, welfare reform and housing.