Ways to Give

Our Biggest Needs

Emergency Weather Shelter Needs

Activations are sporadic and weather contingent

  • Dinner Food Donations
  • Breakfast Food Donations
  • Morning Cardio Clean Up Crew (2-4 for sweeping/mopping Vets Hall from approx. 7:00 – 8:00 am on mornings when the shelter is closing.) CURRENTLY OUR BIGGEST NEED!

Dianne’s Weekly Lunch Needs

Every Thursday @ 11:30, 1st Community Church

Meals: Should feed 25 – 35 and be soft-textured for participants with dental needs. Volunteers prepare meals in advance
and cover all costs. Frequency is usually 1 dish/month of either:

  • Protein Main (Casseroles, burritos, one pot stews, work great!)
  • Veggie Sides
  • Green Salad
  • Dessert

Other Lunch Needs

  • Hauling items upstairs into church and back out (requires earlier arrival)
  • Assisting with Dianne’s Giving Table

Clothing Needs

What We Need

Clothing : should be clean, functional, and in good condition – something you’d feel comfortable wearing yourself

  • Jeans (all sizes)
  • Sturdy shoes in good condition
  • Long-sleeve shirts in neutral/dark colors (low visibility)
  • Hoodies (L, XL, XXL)
  • Winter jackets with hoods (L, XL, XXL)
  • Long johns / thermal layers

What We Are Not Accepting

  • Used Underwear
  • Pillows/Blankets
  • Socks (we are still working through a generous donation of socks!)

Volunteer

Embrace the spirit of giving, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to a cause that matters!

Weekly Lunches

Serve at our weekly lunches every Thursday at 11:30 at 1st Community Church

Emergency Weather Shelter

Volunteers work occasionally from November-April on the coldest nights throughout the winter season. Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Help set up the shelter to create a safe, welcoming environment for participants.
  • Greet and check-in shelter participants. 
  • Meal preparation and kitchen clean-up

Board Members

We are looking for those individuals who want to make a difference in our community. Become a Board Member! We are always looking for fresh ideas.

We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Madelyn Heeling Library at 3:30pm.

To find our current listings:
https://volunteerhub.connectingpoint.org/search

Contact Us to see how your unique skills and talents can support our work.

What Our Volunteers Say

I volunteer because our homeless participants make my heart smile.  They are good people who possibly made a mistake.  Who has not made a mistake in their lifetime.

I volunteer with Sierra Roots because it is one small way I can help those that are currently unable to secure housing and food. As a Christian, I feel it is my responsibility and privilege to “feed the hungry.” It also gives me an opportunity to connect on a personal level with others who are struggling. My chicken dish will not solve homelessness in our county, but at least I know that our friends have a full stomach and the knowledge that someone cares about them.

I volunteer because I live in downtown Nevada City and the people we serve are the faces I see walking by my house and around town, and I care deeply about them.

I volunteer because I have lived in Nevada County for many decades and the community has always been a welcoming place for everyone.  Part of that is the people who also love the community and give back by volunteering in different ways. Now that I am retired it's time for me to give back and make this a better place for all.  I like Sierra Root's philosophy of no judgement on anyone that requires services.  This is a very important facet of my volunteering.

I honor the people who abide by “I make myself rich, by making my wants few” 

I volunteer because I have more than I need and am willing to share.

I volunteer because cooking and sharing food is my love language.  Sharing food is a great way to connect.

I volunteer to support our community directly and be able to witness the immediate and long-lasting positive effects it has for our participants.

I volunteer because this organization’s focus is a community-based approach to addressing homelessness, prioritizing empowerment.  Meeting people where they are, such an approach is about healing and connecting a community to seek real solutions together.

Other Ways to Give

SPD Community Card

Sign up for a Community Card at SPD Markets in Grass Valley and Nevada City. A portion of every dollar you spend goes directly to Sierra Roots. It is a simple as completing a form at SPD, get your Community Card and then show this card every time you shop at SPD.

Donation Wish List

  • Donations of Clothing
  • Toiletries and Shoes
  • General Financial Support