Sierra Community House Blog

No one deserves to go hungry, and spreading awareness against food insecurity is at the heart of what Sierra Community House does. Through partnerships with local grocery stores, farmers, and volunteers, Sierra Community House provided 292,997 meals to community members across North Tahoe.   To increase awareness about this [...]

Core Value:  Social Justice  We work towards a society where all people are safe, able to meet their basic needs, and treated with dignity and consideration.  We are committed to social change with a focus on safety, equitable access, and respect. We believe in social justice and inclusivity, embracing all people and treating [...]

Sierra Community House’s Board of Directors is made up of smart, passionate, and community-minded individuals who have committed to help us empower our North Tahoe and Truckee through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services.  We sat down with Lisa Boyd, the newest board member at Sierra Community [...]

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and our Prevention team, which partners with local schools to teach about healthy relationships, knows how important this topic is today, and every day. We sat down with Christine Popp, School Based Prevention Education Coordinator, to discuss the important work Sierra Community House does in local schools [...]

‘“Art has the power to render sorrow beautiful, make loneliness a shared experience, and transform despair into hope.” - Brenne Brown, PH.D LMSW   Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, observed annually on January 31st, is a celebration that beckons individuals to immerse themselves in the world of artistic expression. This is [...]

Dear Friends, We are excited to present you with our Peak Impact Report! As we enter our 5th year as Sierra Community House, we are so grateful for our staff, board and volunteers who are committed to social impact with meaning and purpose. Without the support of our funders, donors and partners providing lifesaving/sustaining/strengthening [...]

November 11th through 18th is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week. Sierra Community House is excited to extend a warm welcome to North Tahoe - Truckee Homeless Services (NTTHS) as our guest contributor for today's blog! ---- Every person deserves food on their plate and a roof over their head. Unfortunately, many neighbors in the [...]

How wonderful to see so many of you Friday at the 33rd Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival, Glitter and Gold. It was a lovely evening of supporters, community partners, volunteers, staff, and friends coming together to celebrate the impact of Sierra Community House in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Be sure to watch [...]

As the holiday season quickly approaches, one way to spread abundance and gratitude is by supporting local organizations working to directly support community members in need.  Sierra Community House plays a vital role in providing assistance, support, and resources to individuals and families in need in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee through the holiday season [...]

Domestic violence is a widespread issue that causes emotional and physical harm to people around the world, including in our community in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. What's often overlooked is the connection between domestic violence and abuse toward animals. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sierra Community House seeks to increase awareness of these interconnected [...]