Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread. This proclamation is a clear declaration to join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence. Join us by getting involved in 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April on Instagram & Facebook. Daily prompts encourage [...]
FREE Training to Learn How to Support Victims of Violence April 20 - June 8th. This 69-hour training is a great opportunity for anyone interested in preventing violence and serving victims of trauma. We will provide a host of experts to explore topics related to domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse. Completing this [...]
What is new? On March 9th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the public charge rule has been permanently blocked nationwide. Remember, submitting an application that you are entitled to can’t hurt an immigration benefit. On December 7th, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that theDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) [...]
A Re-Imagination of the Annual Father Daughter Dance Sierra Community House, a local non-profit that provides crisis intervention and safety net services, announced today that it is breaking from tradition by offering a free, virtual dance party for families in the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region. Not just for fathers and daughters, this year’s event [...]
Promotoras Reduce the Impact of COVID-19 in Local Latino Communities Sierra Community House, a non-profit that provides safety net services to the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region, is proud to spotlight the strong and resilient women in its Promotora Program. In observance of International Women’ Day, the agency recognizes these outstanding essential community health workers [...]
Daniela was facing eviction after losing her job. Because of your kindness, Daniela has remained with her kids in their long-time home. A survivor of domestic abuse, her home continues to provide safety and security to her family. The Sierra Community House legal team provided Daniela with guidance and information on landlord-tenant law under [...]
“Because of you, I am a better parent to my kids.” Teresa first heard about Sierra Community House when a friend suggested she join her at Mom’s Café. After giving birth to her first child, she was struggling with feeling isolated and stressed. In addition to Mom’s Café, Teresa started attending Sierra Community House’s [...]
Gary was the primary provider for his family His wife was ill, confined to a bed, and unable to work. After losing his job due to COVID-19, he qualified for unemployment, but it didn’t cover all of their expenses. Gary found himself having to choose between paying rent, buying groceries, or purchasing medication for [...]
Learn more about the Sierra Community House journey, which offers an inspiring story of one community's vision to join forces to better serve families with a more seamless system of services.