We’re thrilled to introduce Danny, the newest addition to our board at Sierra Community House! With over 20 years of dedicated service in law enforcement with Truckee PD, Danny brings a wealth of experience, commitment, and a genuine passion for community well-being. Join us as we learn more about Danny’s journey, motivations, and vision [...]
Sierra Community House is proud to celebrate Día de los Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Promotora Month. Día de los Muertos is a vibrant holiday not just honoring those who have passed; it’s also a celebration of rich cultural traditions and values. For our team members Abigail Aguiniga and Sharon Silva, their Hispanic heritage [...]
Every October, Sierra Community House observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, nearly 3 in 10 women (29%) and 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by a partner. Our communities in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee are not immune to [...]
Sierra Community House's Victim Support program is dedicated to serving victims of domestic and sexual violence. Our team works diligently to respond to community members in crisis, providing them with emergency shelter, therapy, legal assistance and more. Victim Support Domestic Violence Advocate, Erika Razo, tackles these situations firsthand. As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness [...]
September is World Hunger Action Month, a time to reflect on the global crisis of hunger and its impact in our community. Hunger is more pervasive than many realize, even in small communities like ours. Our hunger relief program is one of the few in the area that works daily to diminish food insecurity [...]
In a world where hunger remains a daily struggle for millions, Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief program is at the forefront of this battle in the North Tahoe and Truckee community. Within the Hunger Relief team is Ryan Vanderbur, our Hunger Relief Coordinator, who ensures our community members have access to the food and [...]
The Sierra Community House Board of Directors is thrilled to introduce our newest member, Sue Drake! The Sierra Community House Board of Directors is made up of key individuals who bring diverse expertise, deep commitment, and a shared vision to drive meaningful impact in our community. We connected with Sue, to learn about her [...]
Written by Dominique Apollon, Community Education & Prevention Coordinator and Ashley Duke, School-Based Prevention Education Coordinator It’s “Back-to-School” time again, which means the Sierra Community House Prevention Team has already started scheduling the age-appropriate violence prevention programming our organization has been delivering to K-12 students for decades in area public and private schools. But [...]
In times of need, access to the right resources can be a lifeline for families, helping them overcome challenges to build a brighter future. In the past year, Sierra Community House provided more than 714 community members with family support services. From housing assistance to educational programs, Sierra Community House is the bridge that ensures [...]
We are thrilled to introduce Bridget as the newest addition to our team at Sierra Community House. Bridget joins us as a Grants Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the grants team. The grants manager plays a critical role in writing and managing grants to ensure funding for the [...]