Sierra Community House Blog

Sierra Community House honors the trusted, safe, and caring adults who make a real difference in the lives of local youth. This November, we collaborated with Truckee Community Theater’s production of Matilda: The Musical to spotlight this important child abuse prevention message and recognize community members who embody it. Below, Dominique Apollon, PhD—our Community Education & Prevention Manager and [...]

With support from the Katz Amsterdam Foundation and Charitable Trust and the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation  Truckee/Tahoe — November 2025 — Navigating complex systems and accessing health and mental wellness resources can be challenging for many families, especially when language or cultural barriers exist, Sierra Community House is proud to share a year of strengthened bilingual and bicultural mental health [...]

At Sierra Community House, we’re deeply grateful for every person who wants to help fight hunger in our community. Many people wonder: Is it better to donate food or money? While both come from a generous place, financial donations often go even further — helping us make your support count in the biggest possible way. [...]

The Need  With SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits delayed and still very much up in the air, many local families will be without critical support.  As the only food pantry in the North Tahoe–Truckee region, Sierra Community House currently serves 700+ families each week—and we anticipate a 30% increase in demand in the coming weeks.  Managing individual food drop-offs can be challenging for [...]

Beginning November 1st, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) benefits will be delayed until the federal government reopens and funding resumes, leaving many of our neighbors without critical support to put food on the table. We are already hearing from families who don’t know where their next meal will come [...]

As Sierra Community House takes the lead at Kings Beach Elementary, the trusted early learning and parent–child programs continue to nurture connection and school readiness across the region.  Truckee and Kings Beach, CA — Sierra Community House is proud to announce the seasonal reopening of its popular Family Room program in Truckee. Additionally, Sierra [...]

Understanding, recognizing, and responding to abuse If you are in immediate danger, call 911.  If you need to speak with someone confidentially, call the Sierra Community House 24-hour Helpline at (800) 736-1060 for support in English or Spanish.  You Are Not Alone Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, income, or [...]

The holiday season is a time of generosity and community—and many of our neighbors are feeling the strain of increased food costs and winter expenses. As giving becomes top of mind, we’re grateful for the individuals, businesses, and groups who want to support our Hunger Relief Program. To make sure your donation has the [...]

This October, the Prevention Program at Sierra Community House is excited to launch a brand-new initiative: Cyber Safety & Wellness Month. This initiative is designed to raise awareness about staying safe online and fostering healthier relationships with technology.  As our lives become increasingly connected to technology, it’s more important than ever to equip ourselves and [...]

What: October marks the 25th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a national campaign that sheds light on the impact of intimate partner violence and honors the strength of survivors. A national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men over age 18 [...]