In the Q&A below, Nancy reflects on her path to community service, her first encounter 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 in the North Tahoe/Truckee region? A: I [...]
Crimmens brings more than a decade of organizational leadership, including a central role in the 2019 merger that created Sierra Community House TRUCKEE, Calif. — Today, Sierra Community House announces the appointment of Teresa Crimmens as Executive Director. Crimmens has been part of the organization since 2015 and steps into the permanent role at the mission-focused organization deeply rooted in the community it serves. Teresa Crimmens [...]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to recognize survivors, deepen our understanding of sexual violence, and reflect on how we as a community can do better. At Sierra Community House, SAAM is not just a calendar moment. It is an opportunity to have real, meaningful conversations about prevention, healing, and what it looks [...]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). At Sierra Community House, this month is always a chance to slow down and have real conversations about prevention, support, and what it actually looks like to walk alongside survivors in our community. Awareness matters, but so does understanding the people and systems that show up when someone reaches out for [...]
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. [...]
Beginning November 1st, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) benefits will be delayed until the federal government reopens and funding resumes, leaving many of our neighbors without critical support to put food on the table. We are already hearing from families who don’t know where their next meal will come [...]
The holiday season is a time of generosity and community—and many of our neighbors are feeling the strain of increased food costs and winter expenses. As giving becomes top of mind, we’re grateful for the individuals, businesses, and groups who want to support our Hunger Relief Program. To make sure your donation has the [...]
MEDIA ALERT September 17, 2025 Sierra Community House’s 35th Annual Chocolate & Wine Festival: Under One Sky Returns October 25 What: Each year, Sierra Community House provides vital support to more than 7,000 North Tahoe-Truckee residents through hunger relief, crisis intervention, legal aid, and family-strengthening programs. On Saturday, October 25, the community is invited to [...]
This month, we are filled with gratitude as we celebrate Rocio’s 10-year anniversary as a Promotora with Sierra Community House. Over the past decade, she has walked alongside neighbors in their hardest moments, connecting them with resources, hope, and encouragement. What began as her own journey of healing has grown into a legacy of compassion [...]