The spirit of goodwill is upon us and it’s plentiful in our community. This month and last, we have featured a few hometown heroes and community causes that make great strides in helping others. If you would like to share your favorite nonprofit or cause we welcome your comments. Now more than ever, community support is critical.
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is dedicated to saving and improving pets’ lives through adoption, community spay/neuter, and humane education programs. Founded in 1994 by a group of committed volunteers, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe has become a driving force in animal rescue and adoption for the Truckee region. To learn more about how to support the organization, click here.
Sierra Community House
Sierra Community House is the result of the union of four long-standing social service organizations — Family Resource Center of Truckee, North Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe SAFE Alliance, and Project MANA. Its goal is better to serve our region, share resources, leverage partnerships, and connect individuals and families with the services they need to thrive and build the strength, safety, and resilience of the community. For more information and to support Sierra Community House, click here.
Sierra Senior Services
Sierra Senior Services provides home-delivered meals, community dining, and social connection, and coordinates additional support services that empower seniors to continue living independently. Its vision is to create a Truckee/North Lake Tahoe community where all seniors live nourished lives with independence and dignity. To learn more, and support Sierra Senior Services, click here.
Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation
With a long-term goal of securing discretionary resources from many donors to meet changing community needs, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation has been building philanthropy in North Tahoe through its work with donors, nonprofits, and communities for more than a decade. Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation connects people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community. To learn more and support the organization, click here.
Now more than ever, we hope your life is filled with the spirit of goodwill towards all, which brings purpose and joy to you and yours. We wish you a happy holiday season!
Source:
Fennell, Nancy. “Check Out These Local Organizations Giving Back To The Community.” Dickson Realty, 25 Nov. 2020, blog.dicksonrealty.com/2020/11/giving-back-to-the-community/.
