In the last five years, nearly 41% of households in the area* have received services from the non-profit, including school violence prevention programs, legal assistance, food distributions, health workshops, services to victims of domestic violence, and more
North Tahoe/Truckee, CA – July 9, 2024 – Sierra Community House, a non-profit focused on connecting and empowering the community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services, commemorates its 5-year anniversary and reflects on a journey of service, and profound community impact.
“I am beyond proud of the positive impact our team has made over the last five years,” said Paul Bancroft, Executive Director at Sierra Community House. “This milestone is a testament to the power of community and the positive change we can achieve together. We’re grateful to our collaborative partners and generous funders and donors for supporting the work that we do.”
Through the merger of the Family Resource Center of Truckee, North Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe SAFE Alliance, and Project MANA, Sierra Community House realized a community vision of a human services hub under one roof for North Tahoe/Truckee. Their parenting groups, Family Room class, wellness workshops, and violence prevention education promote resilience, strong families and personal development. Over the past five years, their hunger relief program distributed 1.6 million meals, and their advocates delivered vital legal aid services and more than $2 million in rental assistance. The organization offers a rape crisis center and emergency shelter for those fleeing violence, and victim advocacy services.
“I often see clients hesitant to seek legal help because they don’t know their rights.” Said Ana Guerrero, Mediation and Legal Assistance Program Manager. “When our legal team clarifies their options, I witness a spark of hope in their eyes. Their gratitude shows we’re empowering them by offering access to justice.”
Sierra Community House is grateful to the community partnerships and volunteers who have supported the organization’s remarkable journey. Community support, whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, has been instrumental.
To support the organization’s mission, please consider attending Blue Harvest Farm to Table Dinner on August 25th and the 34th Annual Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival on October 19th.
About Sierra Community House:
Sierra Community House’s mission is to connect and empower our community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services. On July 1, 2019, four long-standing non-profit, social service organizations — Family Resource Center of Truckee, North Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe SAFE Alliance, and Project MANA — united to form Sierra Community House. Sierra Community House is a 501c3, non-profit organization. Our goal is to better serve our region, share resources, leverage partnerships, and connect individuals and families with the services they need to thrive to build the strength, safety, and resilience of the community.
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*Number calculated through census data and Sierra Community House’s community member record keeping software
