Nevada County Community Service & Support Digest

United Way of Nevada County has been chosen to distribute a one-time $600 relief payment to eligible farm workers, agricultural workers, and food processing workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

After four decades of organizing bicycle events across California and Nevada, Curtis Fong recently sold the production rights to America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and the Tour de Tahoe to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The North Tahoe Community Alliance launched the first phase of its new Community Vitality and Economic Health Investment Program with a call for Letters of Interest for sponsorship requiring multi-year investment.

Two local community members are offering a “May Match Challenge” to Hospitality House. Through May 31, all monetary donations made to Nevada County’s leading emergency shelter services provider will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $30,000.

Funds generated by the businesses that voted to form the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District have been awarded in support of special events that will take place in 2023.

The nonprofit Tahoe Fund announced that four leaders have joined its advisory council, invited because of their extensive experience as the heads of the Tahoe Fund's public agency partners.

After a multi-year hiatus due to pandemic gathering restrictions, the 66th annual Community Awards Dinner is returning to North Lake Tahoe on June 1.

On April 1, the former site of Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli in Grass Valley became a beehive of activity as volunteers worked to transform the premises into a new facility for Gold Country Senior Services.

California State Parks invites individuals to “Live the Parks Life” as rangers or lifeguards in the nation’s largest state park system. Through June 10, individuals can apply for the State Park Peace Officer Cadet exams.

The Excellence in Education Foundation announced the return of its popular fundraiser, Golfing for Schools.

Truckee Donner Public Utility District and Truckee Fire Protection District are joining forces to encourage community “adopt” a fire hydrant this winter.

Hospice of the Foothills, a provider of nonprofit hospice care in greater Nevada County, is marking the first anniversary of its popular Gift and Thrift Store in Grass Valley.

Together with the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, the annual Lake Tahoe Summit Classic lacrosse tournament has established the Todd Kelly Memorial Scholarship.

The group is expanding its “Pet Pantry” program, which helps owners keep their pets despite financial hardships or other barriers.

High Fives Foundation, the adaptive sports and injury prevention nonprofit, has appointed 11 new members to its board of directors, including a new board president, Susan Stone.

The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce has announced the individuals who will be honored for outstanding community service at its 121st annual Installation and Awards Dinner on Feb. 4.

The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee, a program of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, announced the three recipients of its annual awards.

Women fleeing domestic violence and sex trafficking now have a safe place that offers shelter and “programs to increase self-reliance,” says WOW director Cinnamon Danielson.

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is celebrating 10 years of its successful partnership with Truckee-based FiftyFifty Brewing Company.

Give Back Tahoe, the end-of-year giving campaign hosted by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, kicks off on Giving Tuesday and lasts until Dec. 13.

The nonprofit Tahoe Fund announced that five new members—Invited for their leadership in the corporate and nonprofit sectors—have joined its board.

After more than two decades of helping people as “Truckee Community Christmas,” a nonprofit organization is changing its name to Truckee Community Cares, which underlines its mission to help people of all faiths and beliefs.

The Sierra Fund’s Board of Directors has two new members, Martha Davis and Brian Wallace. Davis is a longtime Sierra enthusiast and leader; Wallace served as an elected official of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.

More than 400 people participated in the 16th annual Empty Bowl benefit for Hospitality House, raising over $30,000 to help people experiencing homelessness receive emergency shelter, food, housing aid, and more.

The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation is relaunching its Dining for Schools fundraiser. Thanks to its local restaurant partners, the program will kick off again on Oct. 16.

Bright Futures for Youth is opening the SAFE Youth Drop-in Navigation Center in Grass Valley, giving children and young adults experiencing homelessness access to services in a safe and supervised environment.

The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation has appointed four new volunteers to its Board of Directors. With the addition of Cheryl Schrady, Lynn Madonna, Mike Rayfield and Rob Darby, TTCF’s Board now consists of 15 professionals and community advocates.

Interfaith Food Ministry, located at 440 Henderson St. in Grass Valley, has seen the need for its services grow over the past several months.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board has recognized seven projects and programs for exceptional environmental design and stewardship of Lake Tahoe.

The 60/40 Group, which was created in March 2021, meets weekly and is made up of like-minded business people who promote each other’s businesses, as well as the community.

For those living in wildfire-ravaged regions, help might be on the way. Covered California recently announced an application window for victims of wildfires, as well as those who live in fire-prone regions, to apply for assistance.

The town of Truckee plans to break ground on a new central library. But some locals are wondering what this will mean for branches in Kings Beach and Tahoe City. Placer and Nevada county officials are looking for solutions, with the intention to keep all three libraries open.