Sierra Community House Blog

Our Executive Director, Paul Bancroft, was born and raised in Tahoe and has worked for Sierra Community House for 17 years. His mom Deena (lovingly known as Moth, Mima, or Mima Deena by her closeknit family) was a present and strong female figure throughout his childhood and remains a source of inspiration.  We sat [...]

At Sierra Community House, we’re honored to work alongside incredible individuals who bring their expertise, passion, and dedication to our mission. Today, we’re excited to introduce Brian A Gonsalves, a valued supporter and advocate for our community. As a skilled attorney at Gonsalves & Co, he brings a wealth of experience and a deep [...]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Sierra Community House was proud to join organizations, survivors, and allies from across the state for a powerful day of advocacy at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City.  Together with the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence and many others, we gathered to raise [...]

At Sierra Community House, we’re proud to support a vibrant Promotora program that helps bridge the gap in access to healthcare, education, and essential resources in North Tahoe and Truckee. Our Promotoras, also known as Community Health Workers, offer culturally rooted education, workshops and parent support groups. They not only connect and advocate for [...]

We are excited to welcome Kurt Heisinger to the Sierra Community House Board of Directors! With a strong background in finance and a passion for community service, Kurt brings valuable expertise to support our mission. His commitment to financial stewardship will help ensure our programs remain sustainable and impactful for the North Tahoe/Truckee community.  [...]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of emotional well-being, resilience, and support systems—especially for those impacted by trauma. At Sierra Community House, we are proud to highlight Judith, one of our compassionate Family Support Advocates, whose work empowers survivors of sexual violence and supports their path to healing.  [...]

This May, we proudly celebrate Ana Guerrero’s 10-year anniversary with Sierra Community House! As the Mediation and Legal Assistance Program Manager, Ana has been a guiding force in providing essential legal resources and conflict resolution support to our community. Especially this year, her dedication, expertise, and compassionate approach have empowered countless individuals and families, [...]

We are thrilled to welcome Brooke Barnum-Roberts as the newest member of our Board of Directors! With a deep passion for community empowerment and a wealth of experience in ethics and public policy, Brooke brings fresh energy and invaluable insight to our mission. Her dedication to social justice and connecting members of the community with [...]

The Sexual Assault Awareness Month Commitee at Sierra Community House is hosting a screening of the film Disfluency for Denim Day in Tahoe City, CA at 5pm on April 30, 2025. Our Community Education & Prevention Manager Dom Apollon has been in contact with Los Angeles-based writer/director Anna Baumgarten about the film and its [...]

In addition to April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is also Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. This provides an opportunity for communities nationwide to come together and take action to support strong families, thriving children, and healthier communities. “This year, we unite under the theme “POWERED BY HOPE, STRENGTHENED BY PREVENTION”, recognizing that [...]