Because of You! My name is Dani and I want to thank you for supporting Sierra Community House. With help from the Sierra Community House team, I was empowered to make hard decisions and important changes, including moving myself and my children into a violence-free home. Because of you I was supported to: Secure [...]
Maribel and her two young children were facing homelessness.Recently, Maribel reached out for help. Your generosity made it possible for her to get back on her feet.Maribel is a mother of two young children. She was a victim of domestic violence having endured physical, emotional and financial abuse. Facing homelessness and without financial resources to [...]
Seeking Justice for Jolie The sexual assault of a minor affects an entire family – an entire community. Over the three years it took for Jolie and her family to work toward healing, they all demonstrated perseverance, strength, and resiliency. Justice looks different for victims, and Jolie and her family pursued legal remedies for the [...]
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 [...]