Sierra Community House Blog

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 [...]

After nearly two decades of exceptional service, we are both grateful and bittersweet as we announce the retirement of Karin Paris, our esteemed Human Resources Director. Karin has been an invaluable part of our team, providing unwavering support and guidance, and has played a critical role in shaping the workplace culture we cherish today.  [...]

Sierra Community House is happy to welcome back Deidre Ledford Martin. With a long history of leadership and heart-centered service in our community, Deidre returns to the team in a new role, bringing her dedication and deep understanding of our mission full circle. Deidre served as Executive Director of Project MANA for 3.5 years, [...]

This month, we proudly celebrate Aníbal’s 10-year anniversary as the Director of Community Engagement at Sierra Community House! For the past decade, Aníbal has been a driving force in building strong community connections, empowering individuals, and fostering meaningful engagement. His time at Sierra Community House has expanded our programs and recently brought on board [...]

  The $400,000 Grant Helped 420 Tahoe/Truckee Workforce Households to Maintain Local Housing  May 29, 2025 | North Lake Tahoe–Truckee – Sierra Community House is proud to reflect on the impact of a $400,000 grant from The Martis Fund, which significantly strengthened our housing advocacy and support services over the past year. For more [...]

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 [...]