The Sierra Community House Board of Directors is happy to welcome a new member, Amie Quirarte! Amie brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team, and we had the opportunity to connect with her to learn more about her background and what inspires her to serve our community. Can you tell us [...]
Did you know that today, May 28th, is World Hunger Day? It's a day to recognize the pervasive issue of hunger that affects millions of people worldwide, including right here in our community. In the North Tahoe/Truckee area, Sierra Community House is on the front lines, providing supplemental nutritious food to 625 households every [...]
NTCA and Placer County Commit to $300,000 annually for three years to help local North Tahoe/Truckee workforce find, secure, and navigate local housing challenges North Lake Tahoe-Truckee – May 27, 2024 — Sierra Community House, a nonprofit focused on empowering the North Tahoe/Truckee community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, housing support, and [...]
May 23, 2024 Truckee, CA – Sierra Community House, a non-profit organization committed to providing services and support to North Lake Tahoe and Truckee families, is excited to announce the graduation ceremony for the Family Room Program. The event, which will take place on May 23, 2024, will celebrate the achievements of close to [...]
$356,500 from Martis Fund this year will help North Tahoe/Truckee workforce to find, secure, and navigate local housing challenges May 20, 2024 North Lake Tahoe-Truckee – Sierra Community House, a nonprofit focused on empowering the North Tahoe/Truckee community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, housing support, and legal services, is grateful to receive [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the importance of mental well-being and breaking down the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking help. At Sierra Community House, this mission is at the core of our work. We recently had the opportunity to connect with Victim Support Advocate [...]
We are proud to share about an event that took place this past Saturday with Move Mountains at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe to honor survivors of domestic abuse and commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Move Mountains brought together Mother Jane Burkhart and Daughter Lizzie Harbin, who shared their story on healing from domestic [...]
Summer is around the corner, and with that comes the question of how to keep children busy and safe while school is out. Summer camps offer invaluable experiences for children and teenagers, fostering personal growth, social skills, and lifelong memories. The Sierra Community House team has compiled a list of several summer camps and [...]
As we round out Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we want to shine a light on the ongoing education and prevention efforts our community takes throughout the year help combat sexual violence before it happens. At the heart of this community are individuals like Kim Bradley, Wellness Coordinator at the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District [...]
Preventing child abuse is a pressing issue that requires collective effort and proactive measures from parents, educators, and communities. At Sierra Community House, we are deeply committed to this cause, and our Prevention team works to raise awareness, educating parents and young people, and collaborating with schools to promote child safety and well-being. April [...]
