Sierra Community House Blog

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 [...]

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 [...]