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Program: CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CHEST - SNCS

Agency: SIERRA NEVADA CHILDREN'S SERVICES


Resource Number: 66409567
Description

The Children’s Community Chest Program offers emergency funding to meet the needs of children ages 0-18 in Nevada and Sierra County families when no other community support is available. 

Funds are intended for urgent situations and must be requested by a public or nonprofit agency.

Covered areas include Nevada County and the Sierra County portions of the Tahoe-Truckee region.

Support may include:

  • Emergency rental assistance
  • Transportation or car repair costs
  • Utility payments to prevent shut-off
  • Medical or counseling expenses
  • Summer camp enrollment

Requests must include documentation of need, such as a price quote or bill, and are submitted by agencies on behalf of the family. Funding is limited and supported by community donations.


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Program Phones:
530-272-8866
Main
530-272-8866Business Line

Main Contact
 Amber MacLeod
Resource and Referral Director

 amberm@sncs.org 		Senior Administrator
 Katie Filimonov
Executive Director
530-272-8866 x208
 katief@sncs.org

Website: www.sncs.org/resources.html?tp3=1_2
 Email: cccrequests@sncs.org

Program Information
CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CHEST - SNCS  
Location: 420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945 (Map)
Program Hours:
Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-2pm
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County

Program Delivery
Languages: Spanish, English
Application Process: Find the application here: https://www.sncs.org/PDFs/Forms/Community_Chest_Application.pdf

SNCS needs proof of how the money will be spent before they'll provide the funds. For example: a written price quote, bill, etc. must be submitted with the Community Chest referral.

Requests for Children’s Community Chest may be emailed to cccrequests@sncs.org.
Payment methods:
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County


Custom fields
Disabilities Access - check all that applyNOT APPLICABLE – service is online or via phone or text
Categorized as:
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Emergency Funds


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 4/10/2025
Last Verified By: 211
 

Agency Background

Programs at SIERRA NEVADA CHILDREN'S SERVICES
CHILD CARE INFORMATION, REFERRAL, & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES - SNCS
PLAYGROUPS & LEARNING CENTER - SNCS
RESOURCES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - SNCS
Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Legal Status: None or unknown
Funding: Private, non-profit agency; Utilizes state funding resources and community partnerships.