Sierra Community House's Victim Support program is dedicated to serving victims of domestic and sexual violence. Our team works diligently to respond to community members in crisis, providing them with emergency shelter, therapy, legal assistance and more. Victim Support Domestic Violence Advocate, Erika Razo, tackles these situations firsthand. As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness [...]
September is World Hunger Action Month, a time to reflect on the global crisis of hunger and its impact in our community. Hunger is more pervasive than many realize, even in small communities like ours. Our hunger relief program is one of the few in the area that works daily to diminish food insecurity [...]
In a world where hunger remains a daily struggle for millions, Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief program is at the forefront of this battle in the North Tahoe and Truckee community. Within the Hunger Relief team is Ryan Vanderbur, our Hunger Relief Coordinator, who ensures our community members have access to the food and [...]
The Sierra Community House Board of Directors is thrilled to introduce our newest member, Sue Drake! The Sierra Community House Board of Directors is made up of key individuals who bring diverse expertise, deep commitment, and a shared vision to drive meaningful impact in our community. We connected with Sue, to learn about her [...]
Written by Dominique Apollon, Community Education & Prevention Coordinator and Ashley Duke, School-Based Prevention Education Coordinator It’s “Back-to-School” time again, which means the Sierra Community House Prevention Team has already started scheduling the age-appropriate violence prevention programming our organization has been delivering to K-12 students for decades in area public and private schools. But [...]
In times of need, access to the right resources can be a lifeline for families, helping them overcome challenges to build a brighter future. In the past year, Sierra Community House provided more than 714 community members with family support services. From housing assistance to educational programs, Sierra Community House is the bridge that ensures [...]
We are thrilled to introduce Bridget as the newest addition to our team at Sierra Community House. Bridget joins us as a Grants Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the grants team. The grants manager plays a critical role in writing and managing grants to ensure funding for the [...]
What do vibrant outfits, live music, and raising funds have in common? They are all passions of our incredible Development Director, Allison Edwards! Meet Allison Edwards, a vibrant and dynamic force behind Sierra Community House’s evolution and success. We sat down with Allison to uncover the magic behind her role and learn more about [...]
July has been a vibrant month filled with a variety of events that brought our community together to celebrate music, art, and wellness. Here’s a recap of Sierra Community House’s highlights: Truckee Thursday Every Thursday in the Summer, downtown Truckee transforms into a bustling hub of activity. Truckee Thursdays are a beloved tradition, where [...]
This May, the Sierra Community House welcomed Sophia Guglin to the Board of Directors. Board members bring fresh insight to the organization and play a key role in our events, direction, and growth. Sophia's unique insights, background, and commitment to working in our community will play a key role in strengthening the mission and [...]