The Learning Center (TLC) General Fund

Donate

Donations to TLC will help purchase books, developmentally appropriate toys and materials for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and children with special needs. Funds may also be used to continue and expand SNCS playgroups.

Children’s Community Chest Fund

Donate

When you donate to The Children’s Community Chest 100% of your donation goes directly to the families. This program offers discretionary funds to families with an urgent need when there are no other community resources in Nevada and Sierra Counties available. Awarded funds can range from $50.00 to $300.00 and we strive for same day turnaround, if possible.

A need may relate to health, transportation, enrichment, or items that directly benefit the physical or emotional needs of the child. In addition, the Fund may support a child’s participation in an activity such as sports or dance that builds character and self-esteem.

“I want to thank you and SNCS for the funding to have our car repaired! The auto repair shop did an amazing job and we are safely back on the road. SNCS has been a great support and I feel so blessed to have you working with our family as I care for my 3 grandsons.”
Always Grateful!
Grandma

Donate Where Needed Most

Donate Where Needed

Let Sierra Nevada Children's Services choose where the funds are needed the most.

Services and Goods (“in-kind” Donations)

Services
Local experts/professionals may make an “in-kind” donation to the organization in the form of a service. Examples include:

  • Donating time to teach an Agency-sponsored class (parenting, life skills, finances, nutrition, etc.)
  • Providing professional services to clients in need (health-related, legal, skill development, etc.)

Goods
From time to time, SNCS has a specific need for items to support its programs and clientele.
If you are interested in making an “in-kind” donation or monetary contribution, please contact us (530) 272-8866.

eScrip

This is the most successful shop-to-fundraise program in the U.S. It’s free and easy to join eScrip. Sign up now at: www.escrip.com and make a difference when you shop!

By selecting Sierra Nevada Children’s Services as your non-profit you will be supporting our local programs.  Register your grocery loyalty cards, credit and debit cards to make earning automatic.  Participating merchants will contribute a certain percentage of your purchase amount to SNCS.

Shop locally.  SPD Markets, and Briar Patch give back through grocery rebate programs.  By joining eScrip you will be supporting our local merchants and supporting SNCS each time you shop.

Also, Dine Out or take a cruise with “Club Cruise” to earn contributions with 1,000s of merchants giving back through eScrip.

Over $400 million has been raised to benefit communities in the U.S.

AmazonSmile

You shop and Amazon gives to your favorite charity at no cost to you.
Visit www.smile.amazon.com to sign up to support SNCS.
Thank you for supporting families in our community!

Donate a Car

It's easy, Call Toll-free: 855-500-RIDE (855-500-7433) or click on the link and to sign up to support Sierra Nevada Children's Services (SNCS),vehicle will be picked up. Careasy.org Thank you for supporting families in our community!

Volunteer

Are you interested in:

  • Demonstrating your personal values by serving your community?
  • Getting a broader perspective on what’s happening among local families?
  • Gaining the type of experience that employers like to see on your resume?
  • Some or all of the above?

Sierra Nevada Children’s Services has a variety of volunteer opportunities for those who wish to be a part of our team—whether for one day or a longer term commitment. We are grateful for our Volunteers. They provide much-needed support in achieving the agency’s goals to help empower local families.

Whatever your motivation and availability, SNCS welcomes the opportunity to work with good people who want to contribute their free time and skills to good causes.

Download Volunteer Application

One-Time Opportunities

EVENTS (examples)
Family Appreciation Day: Fun community event designed for young children and their families. Held annually in August at Sierra Nevada Children's Services. Festivities include Magic Show, Airbrush Face Painting, Baloons, Art, Live Music Food and more. This is a free event, sponsered by SNCS and we could use help in various areas.

PROJECTS (examples)
Clerical: Help with big “mailings”, photocopying, putting together manuals, filing, etc.

On-Going Opportunities

Examples:

Administrative: Help with maintenance of files and other records. Provide clerical and organizational support to staff for regularly scheduled meetings and classes.

General Upkeep: Help maintain our lending library of toys and books. Wash and sanitize toys. Restock and update parent brochures, keeping informational handout areas organized.

Committees: Interested in making a more demanding – yet rewarding – commitment to the Agency? Consider volunteering as a community member on one of our Committees.

More:

We are continually looking for creative ways to expand our Volunteer Program. New opportunities will become available throughout the year. Let us know if you want us to update you!

If you have a special skill or talent that you feel would contribute in a unique way, please let us know. We welcome the opportunity to brainstorm new, creative opportunities to further mutual goals.

To discuss volunteer opportunities, please call us at 530.272.8866 or email info@sncs.org.

Thank you!