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 [...]
Sierra Community House (SCH) is seeking proposals from experienced mural artists for the creation of a compelling, indoor mural in the Hunger Relief Community Pantry located in Truckee. The mural will serve as a visual representation of the food security mission of the Hunger Relief Program and is intended to inspire, welcome, and inform [...]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Sierra Community House was proud to join organizations, survivors, and allies from across the state for a powerful day of advocacy at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City. Together with the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence and many others, we gathered to raise [...]
By Andrea Chapman In my role at Sierra Community House, I oversee our 24-hour Helpline and Non-Residential Advocacy Program dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse. Recently, I had the privilege of attending the 2023 National Sexual Assault Conference in San Francisco, an opportunity aimed at honing skills, [...]