TRUCKEE, Calif – On Friday, Nov. 8, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation hosted a community discussion titled “Achievable Housing for All: For Now and the Future,” focusing on the housing needs of older adults in the Truckee area. The discussion, part of the Foundation’s ongoing speaker series, shed light on the challenges seniors face as they look to age in place and continue living independently in the region. The discussion was particularly timely, as recent community conversations have reinforced the growing concerns about the availability of housing options and services for aging residents. As a community foundation, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation prioritizes initiatives that address the needs and well-being of local residents, and this month’s focus on aging in place aligns with those values. The Foundation regularly hosts these monthly forums to hear from specialists and experts on pressing issues affecting the region.

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) brought back their Housing Lunch and Learns earlier this month and kicked it off with experts Erin Casey and Thomas J. Powell as guest speakers. The session, called “Unlocking Potential: Recent ADU Research and Its Impact on Policy and Development” addressed accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a potential solution for the housing shortages in North Shore and Truckee.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Last week, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) awarded a $1 million grant to the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment—the biggest grant that TTCF has directed in its history. The money will go towards the Sierra Institute’s Mosaic Timber operation to help thin the area’s overcrowded forests, create a forest economy, and offer a new building material called Cross-Laminated Timber.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Wá∙šiw (Washoe) are a sovereign tribal nation who are the original inhabitants of DáɁaw Ɂága (Lake Tahoe) and its surrounding areas. Lake Tahoe is the Tribe’s most sacred place, and they consider it a living entity that needs to be honored and protected. Now, The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, a formally recognized tribal government, has secured the funding it needs to establish a full-time Community Liaison. This liaison will represent its voice at community meetings and decision-making tables for the next three years.

TRUCKEE, Calif.  – [Correction: The informational workshop is on June 27 at 3:00pm, register here.]  Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is working again with the Truckee Tahoe Airport District on their 2024 Agency Partnership Program. The Agency Partnership Program proudly supports larger, regional projects and programs between local nonprofits and partnering regional public agencies with awards of $5,000 or more. Projects must align with TTAD’s public purpose and their mission to provide safe, high-quality services and facilities, reduce impact on airport neighbors and the environment, and invest in opportunities that increase community safety and provide sustained benefit to the entire Truckee Tahoe region.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation announced a groundbreaking $10 million commitment from Braddock Philanthropies in support of TTCF’s strategic initiatives over the next five years. This substantial gift is accompanied by a community challenge to match Braddock Philanthropies’ $10 million contribution, aiming to rally additional support from both local residents and part-time homeowners.

“I came for the winter and stayed for the summer” is a common mountain-town refrain. That sentiment, combined with a pandemic-fueled real estate boom, has resulted in a dearth of affordable housing, both seasonal and permanent, in mountain towns across America. In many small western communities like Steamboat Springs, Durango, and Snowmass, Colorado; Sun Valley, Idaho; and Mammoth Lakes, California, it used to be that employees and locals lived in houses, and tourists stayed in hotels. The reverse is now true: houses are monopolized by Airbnb and VRBO rentals and second homeowners, and some hotels are being purchased by ski resorts and converted to affordable employee housing.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – `While the Truckee-Tahoe region might not have the same struggles as a big city like San Francisco or Los Angeles in terms of the unhoused population (ours is in the hundreds rather than the thousands), it doesn’t make our population any less important to address and help. A group of community leaders and organizations in Truckee and North Tahoe have joined together to form a coalition to tackle the unhoused issue. The Tahoe Truckee Homeless Advisory Committee of the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras, supported by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF), is chaired by Nevada County Supervisor Hardy Bullock, Placer County Supervisor Cindy Gustafson, and Truckee Vice Mayor Jan Zabriski.

From May 15 - June 30, 2024, individuals pursuing in-demand careers are invited to apply to Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation's Workforce Scholarships. Eligibility and requirements are available at www.ttcf.net/scholarships/.  Since 2022, TTCF has brought together generous donors to help address workforce development in key careers such as education, STEM (science, technology, education, and mathematics), aviation, and vocational pathways. These are the stories behind the donors investing in our shared future.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner honored 14 women and two girls at their Celebrating the Best for Women event on March 21 at the Glenshire Club House. Phyllis McConn was honored as our Woman of Distinction (WOD) for all her community work to support women and children. Currently Community Impact Officer for the Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation, she selflessly gives to all who need her help and has done so for many years.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Clean Up The Lake, the environmental non-profit responsible for the 72-mile cleanup of Lake Tahoe, has recently completed a two-year monitoring effort on the lake. CUTL conservation dive teams revisited 20 litter hotspots in the 0 to 25-foot depths along the Nevada shoreline that were identified during the 72-mile cleanup of Lake Tahoe in 2021. Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is a proud funder of this project.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – There is a severe shortage of housing options in Truckee and while Accessory Dwelling Units might not be the only way to solve the crisis, it is a solution that could make a dent in the problem. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) stand as compact, independent dwellings situated on the same property as the primary residence. They offer essential living amenities like a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area. These units present a practical solution to the pressing demand for affordable, diverse, and accessible housing in our region, potentially playing a pivotal role in expanding long-term workforce rental options and providing an additional housing choice.

On Dec. 17, 2023, nine Tahoe Truckee community members were honored for their commitment, fearlessness and imagination in their work, craft, art, and sport. This was the inaugural class of the Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund Juniper Awards. The fund recognizes community members across six categories: art, music/writing, community impact, trades, medical care, and winter Olympics. In the last months of his life, Truckee local, Jeff Hamilton, worked with his family and the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation to create the Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund, a philanthropic fund that would allow him to continue to give after he was gone.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the acceptance of $175,000 in grant funding for the development of a Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Program, aimed at assisting low-income senior and disabled residents in eastern Placer County. The program will provide qualifying residents with assistance to improve defensible space around their homes and properties to reduce the risk of loss of life and property in the event of a wildfire. The funding is made possible by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation’s Forest Futures program.

[Sierra Sun, December 15, 2023] Homelessness has grown more prevalent and visible each year in the Truckee North Tahoe region. There are several factors at play in our region that contribute to the growth of homelessness, such as lack of affordable housing, high housing and living costs, and the need for service-paying jobs in a tourist-based economy [...] TTCF and other local agencies are working collaboratively to house more of our neighbors.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the opening of the 2023 application cycle for the Truckee Core Values Fund.

Truckee, CA – The 2023 Give Back Tahoe site is LIVE and local nonprofits can now register (through November 1, 2023). This year's campaign will take place Nov 28 - Dec 31. By registering for Give Back Tahoe, nonprofit organizations will benefit from donations, as well as year-round exposure in the nonprofit catalog. This means that community members can learn about an organization's work, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and make donations at any time. Last year Give Back Tahoe raised $730,522 for (70) Tahoe-Truckee nonprofits; 2,343 people donated. Participation Checklist To participate, your organization must be a 501c3 nonprofit serving the Tahoe Truckee area. 

• Register your nonprofit today using the following link. Registration closes on November 1^st

Sign up for the mandatory training webinars:

• Oct 18th at 10 AM - Give Back Tahoe - Getting Started
• Oct 25th at 10 AM - Give Back Tahoe - Let's Talk Strategy

Check out the resources available in the updated Nonprofit Toolkit on the GBT site What's New This year, we are evolving our approach. Instead of solely focusing on donor competitions and challenge grants, we are redirecting our efforts toward enhancing the Give Back Tahoe website as the go-to nonprofit guide for giving and volunteering, ensuring that your organization receives continuous support and visibility all year round. Additionally, we want to help you, our nonprofits, access the new features and tools within the platform to build your own creative campaign opportunities with matches and challenges. Key Dates:

• October 18 at 10 am: Give Back Tahoe - Getting Started. This session will be recorded if you are unable to join us at the scheduled time.
• October 25 at 10 am: Give Back Tahoe - Let's Talk Strategy  This session will be recorded if you are unable to join us at the scheduled time.
• November 1: Nonprofit registration closes. Ensure your nonprofit is part of this significant campaign by completing your registration by this date.
• November 28: Giving Tuesday - the campaign officially launches, providing a platform to showcase your mission.
• December 31: Campaign ends - wrap up the year with a flourish, knowing that your nonprofit has made a meaningful impact.

We invite you to be a part of this unique end of year giving campaign that celebrates community resilience, and positive change. Join us in making a difference in North Tahoe, Truckee, and beyond. Contact: If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to us at GiveBackTahoe@TTCF.net About Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation: The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is committed to connecting people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community. For more information on the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, visit www.ttcf.net. ### Media contact: Nicole Reitter - reittermarketing@gmail.com

Truckee, CA  – The Truckee Tahoe Airport District (TTAD), with administration support from Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF), is pleased to share the funding decision results from their 2023 Agency Partnership Program. Established in 2021, The Agency Partnership Program proudly supports larger, regional projects and programs - with awards of $5,000 or more - that align with TTAD’s mission statement: to connect people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative and effective community. In 2023, eight local agencies and qualifying non-profits received awards totaling $434,893. This year’s recipients include:

• Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue: NCSSAR Truckee Rapid Response Mobile Command Vehicle
• Friends of the Truckee Library: The Truckee Regional Library Project
• Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships: Tahoe Truckee Emission Reduction Partnership, Phase 3
• North Tahoe Fire Protection District: Wildland Web Gear
• Biking for a Better World: Opening Rebuild Project and associated equipment purchases
• Aim High: 2024 Summer Magic: Joyful, Enriching Learning in Tahoe Truckee
• Gateway Mountain Center: Gateway Workforce Housing to Retain Critical Behavioral Health Professionals
• Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy: County-wide Critical Incident Chaplain Services

“The TTAD Board of Directors is proud to support each of these recipients and to contribute funds to programs that uphold our values and goals. By providing funding for emergency services, STEAM education, and workforce housing, we are showing our commitment to our constituents, and to our newly-adopted strategic plan. Helping to strengthen our partners and forming new relationships in our community is exactly what the Agency Partnership program was designed to accomplish,” said Kathryn Rohlf, TTAD Board President and committee member of the Agency Partnership Program. About Truckee Tahoe Airport District: Since 1958, the Truckee Tahoe Airport District (TTAD) has been an integral part of the community of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Located at 5,900 feet, in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, the Truckee Tahoe Airport aims to provide safe, high-quality services and facilities, reduce impact on our airport neighbors and the environment, and invest in opportunities that increase community safety and provide sustained benefit to the entire Truckee Tahoe region. Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is committed to connecting people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community. For more information on the Truckee Tahoe Airport, visit www.truckeetahoeairport.com. For more information on the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, visit www.ttcf.net.