Sierra Community House Blog

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 [...]

MEDIA ALERT September 17, 2025  Sierra Community House’s 35th Annual Chocolate & Wine Festival: Under One Sky Returns October 25  What: Each year, Sierra Community House provides vital support to more than 7,000 North Tahoe-Truckee residents through hunger relief, crisis intervention, legal aid, and family-strengthening programs. On Saturday, October 25, the community is invited to [...]

This month, we are filled with gratitude as we celebrate Rocio’s 10-year anniversary as a Promotora with Sierra Community House. Over the past decade, she has walked alongside neighbors in their hardest moments, connecting them with resources, hope, and encouragement. What began as her own journey of healing has grown into a legacy of compassion [...]

Patrick Kratzer, Director of Hunger Relief Operations at Sierra Community House  Each September, we join the national movement to recognize Hunger Relief Action Month—a time to come together and and take action for the thousands of neighbors in North Tahoe-Truckee who face food insecurity. At Sierra Community House, we believe access to nutritious food [...]

I’m Ashley Duke, the school coordinator for Sierra Community House’s Violence Prevention Education Team. I have the privilege of working closely with school counselors and wellness staff to coordinate and teach violence prevention education and youth empowerment groups for Kindergarten through 12th grade students in our region. Our presentations are designed to build on [...]

Sierra Community House (SCH) is seeking proposals from experienced mural artists for the creation of a compelling, indoor mural in the Hunger Relief Community Pantry located in Truckee. The mural will serve as a visual representation of the food security mission of the Hunger Relief Program and is intended to inspire, welcome, and inform [...]

By Gordon Shaw, Sierra Community House Board Chair As I step down from many years of service on the Board of the Sierra Community House and one of its predecessor organizations, I want to take the opportunity to reflect on what this time has taught me.  I originally got involved way back in 2013 with [...]

We’re excited to welcome Daniella Paniagua-Ruiz to the Sierra Community House team! As our new Legal Advocate specializing in immigration support, Daniella brings both passion and purpose to their role—supporting individuals and families navigating complex legal systems with care, compassion, and expertise.  In her role as Legal Advocate – Immigration Specialist, Daniella will be [...]