The wellbeing of communities can certainly be measured in steps and heart rates, but genuine community health includes engagement of the senses and intellect as well. Valuing this broad spectrum,…

Summer meal programs share the common belief that providing our youth with healthy and nutritious meals throughout the year feeds their brains and sets them up for academic success. During…

On Monday, a gathering of advocacy groups and community resource partners came together at the Truckee Veterans' Hall under the leadership of Congressman Tom McClintock to discuss services available to…

To LP Insurance Services, Inc and their Tahoe owner, Randy House, community is more than just an address. Community is where your heart and passion live, and we all ought…

A person in a place of need often feels vulnerable and helpless.  Seeking services, especially for an entire family, can be overwhelming when you don’t know what is out there…

Girls Giving Back (GGB), the Queen of Hearts Women's Fund youth philanthropy program for girls age 12 to 18, awarded their first annual grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters. The $2,500…

Major corporations such as Google and Apple are revered for the millions of dollars they give locally, nationally, and globally to nonprofit efforts. Those at the top have structured their…

  Technology is at the center of how people relate to one another socially, personally and professionally.  The ways we communicate, shop, research and discern our reality has evolved right…

The Tahoe Truckee nonprofit community is a vibrant expression of the commitment of regional residents and visitors to the greatness of our home (and second home).  From the arts to…

In 2004, California voters passed Prop 63 in order to make mental health services available to all citizens who need them. Mental health treatment previously available in state hospitals had…

The following article first appeared on the May 13, 2015 Sierra Sun Give Back Tahoe page.  It explores the very catalytic work of a creative collective exploring innovative solutions to…

Recently, a committee convened to award several community scholarships facilitated by Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF).  Volunteer committee members diligently reviewed their share of the ninety-nine anonymous applications competing for eleven…

North Lake Tahoe’s innumerable nonprofit organizations and agencies work towards a brighter future for our residents and natural environment.  Fueled by big passions, many of them rely on volunteers willing…

Last week's National Volunteer Week celebrated the selflessness and hard work of citizens who offer their free time to a cause they truly care about. Nonprofit organizations run on the…

On May 7, 2015, the Truckee and North Tahoe Community celebrates the life of a beloved community member.  E.J. Tegner loved the great game of golf, and his wife and…

Lahontan Community Foundation (LCF), a Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation affiliate fund, received an unprecedented 51 grant applications this year! With the requests (totaling $455,234) far outweighing available funds available. 43% of…

Janet Zipser Zipkin, a member of the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund, writes insightful articles about the larger community in Tahoe Donner News.  Janet's articles share valuable information about North Tahoe-Truckee,…

Upon hearing North Lake Tahoe Resort Association's nominations for their 61st Annual Community Awards, TTCF was honored to learn that we were in the running for Nonprofit of the Year.  No one goes…