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AnimalSave works to end the killing of adoptable animals and is planning to build a no-kill shelter.
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Northern California regional BBB, including a business database lookup feature.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County provides positive adult role models to children ages 6-14 from single parent homes who are having difficulties at home or at school.
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The CNPS chapter holds native plant sales and offers field trips and informative meetings.
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For more information on local businesses, please contact our area Chambers of Commerce.
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Coalition of government, school and non-profit resources to reduce and eliminate substance abuse. (Link to Dial211.com information page.)
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Community-based substance abuse counseling services.
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A healthy community atmosphere which supports and strengthens families ensures the well-being of its children. Community Network for Children and Families, a community-based collaborative, is devoted to building a community environment full of opportunities for children and families.
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Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center's mission is to improve the well being of caregivers and provide support throughout the caregiving process.
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DVSAC offers crisis intervention and safehousing services to the victims of domestic violence and their families in Nevada County. 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: 530-272-3467.
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Promotes "cooperative and constructive action of the various neighborhood associations in Nevada County."
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The Food Bank procures nutritious food locally and distributes it to individuals and families of Nevada County who are in need.
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Non-profit professional theatre company providing a year-round schedule of performances.
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Providing disadvantaged adolescent Nevada County girls with year-round academic, social and emotional support since 1995.
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Local lacrosse club for youth and teens.
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The GCYC encourages sailing for sport and recreation. Activities are centered at Scotts Flat Lake, east of Nevada City.
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Services for the One-Stop Career Center are free to the public, including businesses. Other services are available to individuals based on their eligibility (low income, employment status, laid-off worker, long-term unemployed). Eligibility for the program does not guarantee access to services.
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Eligible participants are assigned to part-time community service jobs in nonprofit or municipal agencies where they receive training and work experience designed to help them secure employment while earning the prevailing minimum wage and working 20 hours per week. Green Thumb consistently far exceeds all program goals established by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Non-profit program in Nevada County servicing the homeless, working in collaboration with our local churches and other service organizations.
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KVMR 89.5 FM Non-profit community radio "Music of the World, Voice of the Community."
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22 years of great music! Concert schedules, special events, online ticket ordering and more are here.
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NCTV runs the Public Access Cable Television channel and production facilities that serve western Nevada County. (NCTV took over from FCAT in April 2004.)
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Nevada County's Local Arts Agency. Connect with all the arts & culture happenings including the Arts & Culture Institute classes and workshops, artists, instructors, events, galleries and more.
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Preserves and promotes the history of Nevada County by preserving artifacts in our museums, and making our archives and photos available to the public in our Searls Library.
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Children's theatre group holding performances at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley.
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The Pet Adoption League (PAL) provides many services to the community's pets and their people such as pet adoption, free spay/neuter, humane education, dog obedience rebate and much more.
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Local group who have recovered from addiction and want to help others.
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Classic car club holds an annual show and holiday toy drive.
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Promoting outdoor access for all, and creators of the Independence Trail, the nation's first wheelchair-accessible wilderness trail.
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Adoption of waiting children, ages 0-17 years, who have lost their families usually to abuse and/or neglect. Special training and after-placement support provided. Placements of intercountry infants and children also available.
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Local group specializing in paddling on lakes and slow rivers and streams.
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Interactive exhibits to stimulate creative play, arts and crafts, a computer lab, scientific discovery workshops, music workshops and more! Located in the Truckee Kidzone. English & Español.
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Provides direct services (including emergency shelter) for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and gives violence prevention demonstrations for Truckee schools and community members. Click for contact telephone numbers.
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One of very few remaining 19th century jailhouses, and one of very few of Truckee's original buildings.
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This great family event takes place every September at Truckee River Regional Park.
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Lots of great information on Truckee's history, plus walking tours, photos, events and more!
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TCCA presents live classical chamber music performances every fall through spring.
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United Way of Nevada County supports and nurtures quality health and human services by allocating donor contributions and by providing expertise to effective and cost efficient agencies, thereby improving the quality of life in Nevada County.
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Local chapter of the VVA.
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WNCSSA provides recreation for over 1,400 Nevada County youth and adults. Phone 478-8040.
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