Sierra Community House Blog

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and at Sierra Community House this month always calls us to pause. It is a time to recognize survivors, reflect on prevention, and think about how we show up for one another as a community.  This year, our internal SAAM Committee is inviting you to read alongside us.  [...]

I remember it like it was yesterday. In 2008, I sat in an interview for the Prevention Educator position at Tahoe Women’s Services. I was asked whether I could commit to one year in the role. A year felt like an eternity at the time—but of course I said yes. I needed the job. [...]

Teresa Crimmens serves as Interim Executive Director beginning March 27 as programs and services continue at full strength  TRUCKEE, Calif. Sierra Community House announces a leadership transition, with Executive Director Paul Bancroft concluding his tenure on March 26th and Teresa Crimmens stepping in as Interim Executive Director on March 27th.  Bancroft has accepted the position of Director of Neighborhood Services and Sustainability with the Town of [...]

In the Q&A below, Nayeli reflects on her personal journey, her experience with Sierra Community House, and the perspective she brings to the Board of Directors. Q: Can you share a bit about your professional background and the path that led you to community-focused work? A: I grew up in the Tahoe–Truckee region and became [...]

Every week, Sierra Community House rescues thousands of pounds of food from local grocery stores and redistributes it to neighbors across North Tahoe. Between June and November 2025 alone, monthly food rescue more than doubled, increasing from just over 10,000 pounds to more than 24,000 pounds of food per month kept out of landfills.   Much of that work is coordinated by Madeline, Sierra [...]

As you may have heard, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) brings significant changes to the tax benefits of charitable giving—for both those who itemize and those who don’t. While these new rules don’t take effect until 2026, many current rules remain more favorable than what’s coming, making this year-end an important window for [...]

Sierra Community House honors the trusted, safe, and caring adults who make a real difference in the lives of local youth. This November, we collaborated with Truckee Community Theater’s production of Matilda: The Musical to spotlight this important child abuse prevention message and recognize community members who embody it. Below, Dominique Apollon, PhD—our Community Education & Prevention Manager [...]

With support from the Katz Amsterdam Foundation and Charitable Trust and the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation  Truckee/Tahoe — November 2025 — Navigating complex systems and accessing health and mental wellness resources can be challenging for many families, especially when language or cultural barriers exist, Sierra Community House is proud to share a year of strengthened bilingual and bicultural mental health [...]

At Sierra Community House, we’re deeply grateful for every person who wants to help fight hunger in our community. Many people wonder: Is it better to donate food or money? While both come from a generous place, financial donations often go even further — helping us make your support count in the biggest possible way. [...]

The Need  With SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits delayed and still very much up in the air, many local families will be without critical support.  As the only food pantry in the North Tahoe–Truckee region, Sierra Community House currently serves 700+ families each week—and we anticipate a 30% increase in demand in the coming weeks.  Managing individual food drop-offs can be challenging for [...]