Current Partners

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County
Kelli Newnan, Acting Executive Director
web: www.bigsofnc.org
Serves children primarily from single parent families in need of a positive role model and friendship by matching them with mature, responsible and productive adults.

Child Advocates of Nevada County
Laura Harter, Executive Director
web: www.caofnc.org
Provides education, in-home support and volunteer court advocacy to give every child in Nevada County the chance to grow up free from abuse and neglect.

Community Recovery Resources
Warren Daniels, Executive Director
web: www.corr.us
Treats substance abuse with a full spectrum of programs, reducing social, health, and financial impact on the community.

Domestic Violence Coalition
Gayle Guest-Brown, Executive Director
web: www.dvsac.org
Provides 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter/safe-house crisis intervention/counseling, emergency food and clothes, court/law enforcement advocacy and accompaniment, education and support groups.

Food Bank of Nevada County
Toni C. Thompson, Executive Director
web: www.foodbankofnc.org
Procures and distributes nutritious food to needy people monthly at six locations in the county, directly to senior and homebound residents, and on an emergency basis, at the warehouse.

Freed Center for Independent Living
Ana Acton, Executive Director
web: www.freed.org
Services to people with disabilities: Personal assistant and housing referral, home fix-it, information and referral, peer support, advocacy, independent living skills, technology assistance, Senior Companions.

Gold Country Community Services, Inc.
Sandy Jacobson, Executive Director
web: www.goldcountrycenter.org
Programs include the Gold Country Community Center and the High Noon Senior Nutrition program. Building connections to and within Nevada County since 1976.

Gold Country Telecare
Dave Walker, Executive Director
web: www.goldcountrytelecare.org
Provides transportation that enables Nevada County senior citizens and persons with disabilities to maintain their independence and participate in the community.

KARE Crisis Nursery
Lynn Woerner, Executive Director
web: www.karecrisisnursery.org
KARE Crisis Nursery of Nevada County is a private non-profit established to provide safe and nurturing care for the small children of families experiencing a stressful situation.

Nevada County Habitat for Humanity
Debbie Arakel Sheppard, Executive Director
web: www.nchabitat.org
One of the 54 California affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, Americus Georgia, whose primary mission is to build homes that build lives for low-income families locally.

Partners in English Language Learning
Diane Miessler, Board President
Donna Cobb, Program Coordinator
web: www.piell.org
Offers one-on-one tutoring at no charge. Educates and supports clients in learning English as a second language and preparation for the U.S. Citizen exam.

RSVP/ HelpLine/ Area 4 Agency on Aging
Sara Morrison, Local Project Director
Susan Stratman, Helpline Program Manager
web: www.a4aa.com/html/grass_valley.html
Community information and assistance, free legal consultation and appointments, senior counseling on tax and health issues, research into referrals for family and youth concerns, support group information.

American Red Cross of Northeastern California
Martha Greise, Executive Director
web: www.arcnec.org
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Inc.
Peter Van Houten, MD, Executive Director
web: www.sierraclinic.org
Provides quality integrated primary medical, dental and behavioral health care to all Nevada County and surrounding communities.

Sierra Foothills Aids Foundation
Susan Farrington, Executive Director
web: www.sierrafoothillsaids.org
Provides comprehensive support service to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families; provides education and prevention services to the general public.

Sierra Forever Families
Bob Herne, Executive Director
web: www.sierraff.org
Provides permanent adoptive families for waiting children, with primary focus on those with special needs, supports successful adoptions through services and advocacy.

Sierra Nevada Children's Services
Dennis Fournier, Executive Director
web: www.sncs.org
Provides childcare information and referral, administers childcare subsidy programs, offers a wealth of resources on early care and development through parent and childcare provider workshops.

Sierra Senior Services
Sarah Deardorff, Executive Director
web: www.sierraseniors.org
Develops strategies to meet senior needs, provides services that help promote healthy aging, works with community organizations to support senior programs and services.

Tahoe Safe Alliance
Karen S. Carey, Executive Director
web: www.tahoesafealliance.org
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse by providing emergency shelter, food, transportation, counseling, legal assistance, self-defense and prevention education.

The Friendship Club
Jennifer Singer, Executive Director
web: www.friendshipclub.org
The Friendship Club is a prevention program designed to reach at-risk girls before they engage in unhealthy behaviors. They teach the girls life skills, personal responsibility and the value of hard work through a year-around program of educational activities, emotional support and community involvement.