Sierra Community House News
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Presents an Opportunity to Learn…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and our Prevention team, which partners with local schools to teach about healthy relationships, knows how important this topic is today, and every day. We sat down [...]
“Inspire Your Heart with Art Day”: Highlighting our Family Room
‘“Art has the power to render sorrow beautiful, make loneliness a shared experience, and transform despair into hope.” - Brenne Brown, PH.D LMSW Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, observed annually [...]
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week with NTTHS
November 11th through 18th is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week. Sierra Community House is excited to extend a warm welcome to North Tahoe - Truckee Homeless Services (NTTHS) as our guest contributor for today's [...]
33rd Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Recap
How wonderful to see so many of you Friday at the 33rd Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival, Glitter and Gold. It was a lovely evening of supporters, community partners, volunteers, staff, and friends [...]
Sierra Community House Holiday Giving Guide
As the holiday season quickly approaches, one way to spread abundance and gratitude is by supporting local organizations working to directly support community members in need. Sierra Community House plays a vital role in providing [...]
Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Beloved Pets
Domestic violence is a widespread issue that causes emotional and physical harm to people around the world, including in our community in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. What's often overlooked is the connection between domestic [...]
Glitter and Gold at the 33rd Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival
On November 3rd, from 6 to 9 PM, Sierra Community House, along with our supporters, community partners, and friends, will celebrate at our 33rd Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival. On this special evening, [...]
Empowering Survivors During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Every October, Sierra Community House observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, nearly 3 in 10 women (29%) and 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US have experienced [...]
Sierra Community House Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15th to October 15th, we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the value that the Latinx community contributes to North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Their impact is seen in the local businesses that [...]
RAKKAN Ramen’s Delicious Fundraiser For Sierra Community House
"Any time I'm eating spicy noodles in a bowl, I'm happy." - Anthony Bourdain On Monday, September 25th, Rakkan Ramen will be officially opening their doors in Truckee at 10001 Soaring Way, Unit 160, [...]
Get to Know Our Hunger Relief Food Supply Coordinator
By Nicole RossiHave you ever wondered what it’s like to work or volunteer with the Hunger Relief team? As part of our commitment to raising awareness during Hunger Action Month, we’re bringing you behind the [...]
Hunger Action Month: Ways to Have an Impact in Tahoe
Support our community when they need it most By Allison Edwards For many, Hunger Action Month is a time to consider getting involved in support organizations like Sierra Community House who help our neighbors [...]
2023 National Sexual Assault Conference
By Andrea Chapman In my role at Sierra Community House, I oversee our 24-hour Helpline and Non-Residential Advocacy Program dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse. Recently, I [...]
Why I Became a Founding Member of Sierra Community House’s Giving Society
By Barbara Kay Earlier this summer, we set sail aboard the Tahoe Gal, surrounded by the beauty of Lake Tahoe. This occasion marked the launch of Sierra Community Giving Society – a group of donors, [...]
National Nonprofit Day – Celebrating Love in Action!
Did you know that August 17 is National non-profit day? With over 150 nonprofits in our region, it should probably be a holiday! To commemorate this glorious day, we would like to share a [...]
Let’s Talk Turkey Distribution Schedule
Sierra Community House will offer three special food distributions for the Thanksgiving holiday that will include a turkey and fixings. Services are free and everyone is welcome. You can register onsite; no qualifying documentation is [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Every 9 seconds in the U.S. a woman will experience violence by a partner. Domestic violence thrives in silence. To support victims and survivors, and prevent domestic violence in the future, we all need [...]
Community Education & Prevention Program Helps Students Connect and Learn
The Community Education & Prevention Program at Sierra Community House provides violence prevention education to adults and youth in the Tahoe-Truckee Area. Our Youth Empowerment Groups at local schools support young people and help them [...]
Sierra Community House Partners with Take Care Tahoe
North Lake Tahoe-Truckee – May 25, 2021 -- Sierra Community House, a non-profit that provides safety net services to the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region, today announced a collaboration with Take Care Tahoe to leverage its [...]
April is A Time To Appreciate Volunteers
A letter from the Volunteer Coordinator at Sierra Community House Most of us remember where we were one year ago, when COVID-19 began to change everything in our lives. I remember where I was when [...]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness
Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread. This proclamation is a clear declaration to join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence. [...]
Free Virtual Crisis Intervention Training
FREE Training to Learn How to Support Victims of Violence April 20 - June 8th. This 69-hour training is a great opportunity for anyone interested in preventing violence and serving victims of trauma. We [...]
Immigration Policy Update
What is new? On March 9th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the public charge rule has been permanently blocked nationwide. Remember, submitting an application that you are entitled to can’t hurt [...]
Sierra Community House’s Big Groove-In
A Re-Imagination of the Annual Father Daughter Dance Sierra Community House, a local non-profit that provides crisis intervention and safety net services, announced today that it is breaking from tradition by offering a free, [...]
Honoring Latina Health Workers
Promotoras Reduce the Impact of COVID-19 in Local Latino Communities Sierra Community House, a non-profit that provides safety net services to the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region, is proud to spotlight the strong and resilient [...]