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Sierra Hope Receives $250k Grant for Calaveras County Health Initiatives
Calaveras, CA– Sierra HOPE has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Dignity Health’s CalAIM Homeless Health Initiative to support new health services in Calaveras County.
Behind the Scenes of HIV Care: A Nurse's Journey with Sierra Hope’s Bonnie Nordby
In our last newsletter, we promised to have Bonnie give us some insights into the Sierra Hope HIV Care Program. April 1 marked the start of a new 5-year contract for our Ryan White HIV Care Program; and we thought it perfect timing to have a Q&A with Bonnie...
The Invisible Struggle
Every day I talk to individuals who are struggling to survive in our county. They were doing OK and one thing put them out of their home, or they have a utility bill they are unable to pay, or they’ve paid the bills and now have nothing to eat...
A car is not a home
Imagine living out of your car, a place that was once a symbol of freedom and adventure, now reduced to a makeshift shelter...
Introducing HOPE's Hand Up Annual Campaign
Sierra Hope has always been known through our annual Walk for Hope at Big Trees State Park, now in its 27th year...
New Transitional Housing Project Opens
Sierra HOPE’s new Transitional Family Shelter can provide housing, education and services for up to 5 families with children. Transitional Housing is a supportive and temporary accommodation designed to bridge the gap from homelessness to...
Food Pantry Grant Arrives Just In Time
Sierra HOPE has received a grant of $1000 from the Federlein Family Fund of the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) to support our Community Food Pantry. “The surprise grant arrived just in time” according to Sierra HOPE Executive Director Jerry Cadotte...
Annual NorCal AIDS Cycle
The 16th annual NorCal AIDS Cycle, which was scheduled to take place in May 2020, was postponed because of COVID-19. It is now scheduled to take place September 30 through October 3, 2021. Cyclists and Crew will be traveling 300...
Faith Lutheran Kicks off New Project to House Calaveras Homeless
Murphys, CA – Nov. 24, 2020 – Faith Lutheran Church in Murphys has officially kicked off a new project to renovate the former Senior Center thrift store located on church property into a small 2 bedroom, one bathroom residence which will then be leased to...
Sierra HOPE Answers the Call to Provide Housing Services for Calaveras County Residents
Originally the area’s AIDS/HIV Testing & Support Resource, Sierra HOPE now also provides much needed homeless transitional housing services Angels Camp, CA – August 10, 2020 – Sierra HOPE, a non-profit organization best known for delivering...
Sierra HOPE Kicks Off Team Building for Annual Walk for Hope Fundraiser
Popular event’s new name reflects Sierra Hope’ Expansion into Housing Angels Camp, CA – June 23, 2020 – Sierra HOPE, a non-profit organization best known for delivering HIV/AIDS education and supportive services to Sierra Foothills communities...
COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is Available!
Sierra HOPE is a member of the Local Partner Network for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program and can assist Calaveras County residents who don’t have access to the internet or need help completing the application...
