In The News – Tahoe Prosperity Center searches for new Executive Director
January 26, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 1/24/2025, Submitted
The Board of Directors of the Tahoe Prosperity Center announced it is searching for a new executive director. Heidi Hill Drum has served as the executive director of the organization for ten years and is looking forward to new and different adventures. The board thanks Hill Drum for her service over these past ten years and is appreciative of her flexibility during the search for a new leader.
While under Hill Drum’s tenure, the Tahoe Prosperity Center has grown and accomplished much in the region and we look forward to a new leader continuing to expand and grow the following programs.
Envision Tahoe and Tahoe, Inc – supporting economic resiliency in the Tahoe region and connecting entrepreneurs to support their growth in our unique mountain environment.
Alert Tahoe – supporting the early detection wildfire camera network in our communities that have already helped spot more than 100 fires, allowing our local fire agencies to stop them before they reached 1 acre in size. These cameras provide critical information to our local fire crews and protect our communities from the devastation of wildfires. During Heidi’s ten years as executive director, more than 15 cameras in the Lake Tahoe region have been installed.
Connected Tahoe – expanding high speed internet to underserved areas of the Tahoe Basin with new technology, improvements in fiber and connectivity and supporting local jurisdictions with projects and funding to ensure quality of broadband for everyone.
A Message from Jody Wright – Tahoe Family Solutions New Executive Director
January 21, 2025 | Member Submitted
The new year brings new opportunities to Tahoe Family Solutions, and I wanted to be the first to share them with you.
My name is Jody Wright. I am a native Nevadan, an experienced leader in non-profit agencies, and the new Executive Director of Tahoe Family Solutions.
It is my great honor to step into the shoes left empty by Robin Glasgow, who has happily moved into retirement after nearly 15 years at the helm. He leaves behind a legacy of growing community-focused programs, a strong and healthy 501 (c)(3)business model, and an incredibly talented and passionate team that is perhaps the best I’ve ever worked with.
Tahoe Family Services has served thousands of individuals, families, and children through our bilingual Family Resource Center programs that include affordable or free mental health and psychiatric care, Homework Help Club, beginning and advanced ESL classes for adults, and VITA, a national program that provides s free preparation of federal and state tax returns for low-income households. In addition, our youth programs reach across the community to provide a 5-week overnight summer wilderness camp, along with fun outdoor and STEM activities throughout the year, that is available to all youth, including those facing financial challenges, across the Tahoe region.
Finally, as I begin to learn the stories of the families whom Tahoe Family Solutions have impacted, I am struck by the strength and the tenacity of the individuals who access our programs. They need a hand-up, not a hand-out, and you and the Village have responded – with neighbors supporting neighbors through your generous support. It is inspiring and I am honored to be associated with this Mission.
I am eager to meet and engage with community members in the coming months. Please know my office door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns you would like to address immediately, please feel free to contact me at jodyw@tahoefamily.org or 775-413-5145.
Tahoe Family Solutions is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, providing low/no cost services to children and families living along the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning in 1991. Our mission is “to provide key resources and enhance skills for families in the Tahoe Basin.”
Embrace the Spirit of Giving Tuesday: Give Locally
November 26, 2024 | Julie Malkin-Manning
GivingTuesday is more than just a date; it’s a global movement rooted in the transformative power of generosity. Since its inception in 2012, this initiative has grown beyond a single day, inspiring millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate kindness throughout the year.
This GivingTuesday, we invite you to take part in this movement—not just on the designated day but as a daily practice. Whether you volunteer your time, make a financial contribution, or amplify the voices of local nonprofits, every act of kindness creates ripples of positive change. Remember, no gesture is too small; each one contributes to building a better, more compassionate world.
For many nonprofits, the holiday season is a critical time for fundraising. GivingTuesday serves as a focal point, providing an opportunity for communities to rally around local causes and organizations. As we enter this season of gratitude and generosity, we encourage you to think locally and embrace the spirit of giving. Supporting our neighbors and strengthening our community through generosity are values that unite us all.
One organization championing this mission is the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, often regarded as the “umbrella” organization for nonprofits in our region. CEO Claudia Andersen encapsulates their purpose beautifully:
“For over 25 years, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has been dedicated to nurturing community philanthropy by connecting donors with causes that truly matter. We urge our community to be generous in supporting our hardworking non-profit organizations, not just during the giving season, but throughout the entire year. Together, we can enhance and preserve the quality of life in this beautiful place we call home.”
Discover how you can support nonprofits across the Tahoe Basin by visiting TahoeGives.org.
This GivingTuesday, let’s prioritize giving locally. Your contributions, no matter the form, make a meaningful impact on our community. Together, we can create a season—and a world—filled with generosity and care.
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Community Fundraiser Events
August 19, 2024 | Kristin Derrin
As summer fades, the fundraising season in Incline Village and Crystal Bay is heating up! Our community’s incredible non-profits are gearing up for a series of exciting events. With tickets still available, now’s the time to get involved. Many of these events also feature silent auctions and are open to donations from our generous community. Check out these 11 must-attend fundraisers as we head into the fall!
St. Clare’s Montessori – Sunday August 25th
Benefiting Scholarships for St. Clare’s Montessori School
Join St. Clare’s families and staff at Alibi Ale Works Incline Village Public House on Sunday, August 25th, from 4-7 pm (free for the community). Live Music, kids activities, beers, pizza, fantastic raffle and an incredible silent auction. More Details Here: DRINK BEER, BUILD A FUTURE
PEO – Tastes of Incline – Thursday, August 29th
Benefit for Local Scholarships
Thursday from 4:30pm – 7:00pm join the community at The Chateau for Tastes of Incline. Tickets are available at The Potlatch. More info: TASTES OF INCLINE
AAUW’s Garden Party – September 15th (Silent Auction starts 9/1/24 – 9/18/2024)
Benefit for Scholarships
Tickets still available for the Lakeside Garden Party. Step into a picturesque paradise at our Garden Party on September 15. The event will be held at a lakefront estate in Incline Village, Nevada where every corner of the property is adorned with the splendor of nature and the allure of art. Silent Auction goes live September 1st.
Spend the day at Incline Wine + Food and explore the 6-acre lakefront estate in a walk-around wine tasting and a one of a kind gathering with Wineries + Bubbles + Fun + Food offering a sense of place rooted in the timeless essence of Lake Tahoe—the Lakefront Estate Lawn at Kern Schumacher’s Residence in Incline Village. Silent Auction Items are still being accepted.
2nd Annual Endless Summer Pickleball Smash – Sunday, September 8th
Benefit for Pet Network
Get ready for the ultimate mixer! You’ll play a minimum of 6 games, each with different partners and opponents. The first to 11 points wins each match. Your admission includes a scrumptious catered dinner, two drink tickets, and after-party fun!
Grab your Lederhosen and your furry (or not) friends, you’re going to BARKtoberfest! Includes dinner, unlimited beer, and live music by Jacked Up Tahoe.
34th Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival – Saturday, October 19th
Benefit for Sierra Community House
We are looking forward to celebrating our community and all we have accomplished together with an evening of decadent chocolate creations, wine tasting, heavy appetizers, live music, and an engaging and interactive program. Our theme this year is Masquerade.
In The News – Sierra Community House launches ‘Blue Harvest’ Farm-To-Table dinner experience to combat hunger in North Tahoe/Truckee
July 24, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Sierra Sun, on 07/18/2024, Written by Zoe Meyer
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Sierra Community House announced the inaugural “Blue Harvest: United to Nourish,” farm-to-table dinner aimed at supporting local hunger relief efforts. Blue Harvest will take place on Aug. 25 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Dancing Pines venue in Sierraville located at 250 Fibreboard Road.
This intimate dinner will bring together local talent in food, music, art, and winemaking, all in support of Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief program, which has historically provided nearly 300,000 meals annually to food-insecure residents.
The event will feature a meticulously crafted five-course meal prepared by renowned chef Meredith Miller Elliott. Known for her culinary expertise and her roles as the tour chef for Metallica and Pearl Jam, Elliott’s dedication to food and community has been a driving force behind this event. Ingredients for the meal will be handpicked by Elliott herself, ensuring a top-tier dining experience for the attendees.
Local Humane Society Offers Waived Adoption Fees to Help Relieve Partner Shelters
July 15, 2024 | Member Submitted
Submitted by Pet Network Lake Tahoe Contact: Sybile O’Neill
In response to a significant decline in adoption numbers, and subsequent overcrowding in many shelters across Nevada, Pet Network Humane Society is excited to announce a special waived adoption fee event, running every Saturday and Sunday for the rest of July. This initiative aims to find loving homes for more animals and alleviate the capacity strain on our shelter partners.
Event Details:
● Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday for the rest of July
● Location: 401 Village Blvd. Incline Village, NV
● Adoption Fees: No adoption fees for all animals on Saturdays and SundaysHighlights:
● Take advantage of waived adoption fees, making it easier than ever to bring home a new family member.
“We are facing a critical time where many Nevada shelters are at capacity, and we are unable to assist without creating space through adoptions,” said Sybile O’Neill, Marketing and Development Manager. “Our hope is that this event will not only increase our adoption rates but also provide a joyful experience for our community members and the animals looking for a new loving home.”
We invite everyone to join us in this special event and help make a difference in the lives of these animals. Whether you’re looking to adopt or simply want to support the cause, your participation is invaluable.
For more information about the event or to see our adoptable animals, please visit www.petnetwork.org.
About Pet Network Lake Tahoe: Pet Network Humane Society enables pets and people to connect and thrive through compassionate care.
Pet Network envisions a society where all companion animals receive love and respect as valued members of families and communities.
Pet Network Lake Tahoe Contact: Sybile O’Neill Email: smoser@petnetwork.org Phone: 775-832-4404 x109
Knitters Guild of Incline Village Donates to Children’s Cabinet – Red Scarves and Hats for Valentine’s Day Project
February 13, 2024 | Member Submitted
Submitted by Millie Szerman
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. (February 10, 2024). . . Started by a small group of women who belonged to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church and enjoyed knitting and crocheting, the Knitters Guild of Incline Village gathered together to support a Red Scarves and Hats Project for Valentine’s Day. Headed by Guild member, Gisela duVigneau, the members of the Knitters Guild “created these beautiful hats and scarves, as part of a Goodie Bag that includes homemade heart-shaped cookies, affirmations, and letters of encouragement. These bags will be distributed to young men and women on Valentine’s Day.
“We hope to give them a boost of confidence to pursue their education.” Gilly Quinn, Donor Relations and Events Coordinator of the Children’s Cabinet of Reno (https://www.childrenscabinet.org/) is instrumental in distributing to the most deserving of our youth.
Gilly Quinn
The Red Scarf Project had been a part of Ms. duVigneau’s volunteer efforts when she lived on the East Coast, but moving to Incline Village offered her no such activity. While a member of the Knitters Guild in Incline Village, she decided to start a similar project here in Northern Nevada, and birthed Red Scarves for Valentine’s Day!
Members of The Knitters Guild, part of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church’s community outreach program, meets on an informal basis and visit with each other, sharing patterns and ideas. The group has evolved into one that finds pleasure in making warm clothing and blankets for families who need them in Incline Village and the North Tahoe area. Members live in Incline Village, Tahoe City, Truckee and as far out as Spanish Springs. The Knitters Guild meets every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the library of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 341 Village Boulevard, Incline Village.
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2-2-2/KNITTERS GUILD DONATES RED SCARVES (AND HATS) FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Several hundred items are handmade and donated to numerous organizations each year, including Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, which receives layettes for newborns, and blankets for Long Term Care patients; hats, sweaters, scarves, mittens and other warm items are part of the Winter Warmth and Wellness event each October. The Gene Upshaw Cancer Center in Truckee is grateful for chemo caps, made of very soft yarn for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Eddy House in Reno also benefits from the hats and scarves created and donated by the members of the Knitters Guild. The Guild receives support from the community by donations of yarns, patterns and needles.
Over the years, and before the COVID pandemic, the Guild members were also part of the Incline Village After-School Program as they taught knitting and crocheting at the Incline Elementary School on Monday afternoons.
For further information, please contact Gisela duVigneau at giseladuv@gmail.com or call 732-604-9512.
In The News – Sierra Community House: Building a community for a better tomorrow in Lake Tahoe
August 29, 2023 | Miranda Jacobson
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 8/29/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson & photo credit
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe is known as a destination location to people all over the world, but for the people who live in the area year round, it’s considered to be home. Underneath the vacation haven that is the basin are thriving communities looking to support their residents.
There are plenty of challenges that come with living in a mountain town, including high densities of empty second homes and short term rentals leaving long term residents struggling to find a place to live, along with the growing need for food and mental health resources.
To combat these challenges in the basin, the non-profit agency Sierra Community House was created.
“Sierra Community House was created in 2019,” said Executive Director Paul Bancroft. “It was a result of the merging of long standing social service organizations in the community.”
Sierra Community House encompasses a wide variety of social services on the north shore and in the Truckee area, bringing together Project Mana which is focused on hunger relief, Tahoe Safe Alliance which is focused on domestic and sexual violence and child abuse, and the North Tahoe Family Resource Center and the Family Resource Center of Truckee.
NN HOPES Community Event to Support New, State-of-the-Art Healthcare Clinic
August 22, 2023 | Julie Malkin-Manning
Inside Incline extends an invitation to YOU for an evening that promises to be nothing short of inspiring and groundbreaking for our local and surrounding communities.
You might have heard the buzz around town – Northern Nevada HOPES is gearing up for a big reveal!
From being a tiny spark in the health universe to blossoming into a full-fledged 38,000 sq. foot community health center, HOPES has come a long way. And now, they are ready to take another giant leap TOGETHER.
Hosted by Keith O’Donnell & Sabrina Belleci, you’re invited to join us this Thursday, August 24th at the Inside Incline Office in Kings Beach as HOPES presents their vision for expanding their impact and supporting those in need. Click here to RSVP and reserve your spot.
Picture this: a brand-new, state-of-the-art healthcare clinic on E. 4th St. in Reno, NV – designed to make waves in the world of community health.
This is where you come in – your presence, your energy, your zest for positive change. HOPES has a vision, and we can’t wait to share it with YOU!
Beyond delicious bites and captivating conversations, this evening is all about making connections that matter. Whether you’re a health aficionado, a staunch supporter of HOPES’ cause, or just someone who believes in making a difference, your presence matters.
In The News – Richard M. Parison, Jr. appointed Executive Director for Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
July 27, 2023 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 07/27/2023, Submitted
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and Great Lakes Theater are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard M. Parison, Jr. as their new Executive Director. A seasoned and accomplished theater professional with over 30 years of experience, Parison brings a deep-rooted understanding of regional theater and a genuine commitment to enhancing the community through transformative theatrical experiences. He will start the role in September.
Parison has held significant leadership positions in esteemed theater organizations throughout his career, including Executive Director of the Richmond Performing Arts Center/Center Stage Foundation in Virginia, Producing Director at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA, and Assistant Producing Artistic Director at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia.
Parison returns to Northeast Ohio and GLT, where he launched his career at the then-known Great Lakes Theater Festival. With his remarkable leadership acumen and versatile skill set, he stands poised to usher in a new era for both organizations, uniting their efforts toward the shared vision of bringing theater to the widest possible audience in the Northeast Ohio and Lake Tahoe regions.
