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 [...]
Teresa Crimmens serves as Interim Executive Director beginning March 27 as programs and services continue at full strength TRUCKEE, Calif. Sierra Community House announces a leadership transition, with Executive Director Paul Bancroft concluding his tenure on March 26th and Teresa Crimmens stepping in as Interim Executive Director on March 27th. Bancroft has accepted the position of Director of Neighborhood Services and Sustainability with the Town of [...]
As you may have heard, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) brings significant changes to the tax benefits of charitable giving—for both those who itemize and those who don’t. While these new rules don’t take effect until 2026, many current rules remain more favorable than what’s coming, making this year-end an important window for [...]
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 [...]
After nearly two decades of exceptional service, we are both grateful and bittersweet as we announce the retirement of Karin Paris, our esteemed Human Resources Director. Karin has been an invaluable part of our team, providing unwavering support and guidance, and has played a critical role in shaping the workplace culture we cherish today. [...]
Sierra Community House is happy to welcome back Deidre Ledford Martin. With a long history of leadership and heart-centered service in our community, Deidre returns to the team in a new role, bringing her dedication and deep understanding of our mission full circle. Deidre served as Executive Director of Project MANA for 3.5 years, [...]
This month, we proudly celebrate Aníbal’s 10-year anniversary as the Director of Community Engagement at Sierra Community House! For the past decade, Aníbal has been a driving force in building strong community connections, empowering individuals, and fostering meaningful engagement. His time at Sierra Community House has expanded our programs and recently brought on board [...]
The $400,000 Grant Helped 420 Tahoe/Truckee Workforce Households to Maintain Local Housing May 29, 2025 | North Lake Tahoe–Truckee – Sierra Community House is proud to reflect on the impact of a $400,000 grant from The Martis Fund, which significantly strengthened our housing advocacy and support services over the past year. For more [...]
Our Executive Director, Paul Bancroft, was born and raised in Tahoe and has worked for Sierra Community House for 17 years. His mom Deena (lovingly known as Moth, Mima, or Mima Deena by her closeknit family) was a present and strong female figure throughout his childhood and remains a source of inspiration. We sat [...]
At Sierra Community House, we’re honored to work alongside incredible individuals who bring their expertise, passion, and dedication to our mission. Today, we’re excited to introduce Brian A Gonsalves, a valued supporter and advocate for our community. As a skilled attorney at Gonsalves & Co, he brings a wealth of experience and a deep [...]