Town of Truckee

Yesterday Governor Newsom announced that 47 counties, including Nevada County, could reopen hair salons, barbershops and places of worship. Last night Nevada County updated the Reopen Nevada County plan to reflect the recent changes as follows:

• Hair salons and barber shops may now open under Nevada County’s attestation of readiness with the State. Guidelines for these modifications can be found at www.covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/. Businesses practicing these modifications may open right away.
• Religious services may now reopen with modifications and limited capacity in place. Guidelines for these modifications can be found at www.covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/ under “Places of Worship".
• Local businesses are not required to get approval from the County or State to reopen when their industry is allowed by the State, but are required to follow all state provided guidance listed at www.covid19.ca.gov and should make their reopening plans available to the public.
• Businesses, non-profits and houses of worship requiring more guidance should contact us at COVID19Recovery@co.nevada.ca.us and we will be in touch to connect you with the appropriate department or resources. General coronavirus questions can be directed to Connecting Point at 1-833-DIAL211 or 211@connectingpoint.org.

Click here to see the full, updated Reopen Nevada County plan.

*** UPDATE ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS ***

As we noted on May 21, 2020, we have continued to ask for clarification regarding Short Term Rentals (STRs).  Nevada County has updated their Short Term Rental Order to clarify that short-term lodging facilities may be rented for:

• Stage 2 business travel.
• Essential service workers.
• Isolated housing for COVID-impacted persons.

The revised Order also defines short-term lodging to include:

• Campgrounds
• RV Parks
• Hotels
• Motels
• Rented homes
• Condos

The Nevada County Short Term Rental Order can be found here.

With weather warming up and people starting to look at summer tourism, we have started to receive questions about when short term rentals (STRs) and hotel lodging will open in our area. It is important to point out that the Town of Truckee does not regulate the COVID restrictions on hotels and STR’s. The restrictions that are in place are controlled by the State and Nevada County. There has been clear guidance from the County that states the Nevada County Short Term Rental Order still stands. Also, under the governor’s Executive Order, which remains in effect until further notice, vacation lodging is not on the list of allowed business operations at this stage in the Resilience Roadmap. These restrictions apply to the commercial use of short-term rentals.

Truckee did receive word from Nevada County Public Health that business travel related to Stage 2 businesses was allowed, but only at hotels and not at STR’s.

We know this is confusing. Here is how we have interpreted all the information we have received:

• There should be no travel or stays for recreational purposes at hotels or STR’s
• Business travel, if your business is allowed in Stage 2, is allowed at hotels but not at STR’s
• There is no date available for when recreational travel will be allowed
• Booking recreational travel for any date in the future is at your own risk

We previously advised property owners to block their booking calendars through at least June 15th, but want to caution that bookings may be prohibited for much longer. We understand that for many, this is frustrating and unsettling, and The Town will continue to ask for clarity on these issues.

We want to remind those that choose to make a booking through a short term rental company that the Town of Truckee does not have the authority to retrieve any lost money or to influence a company’s refund policy if your stay cannot be complete.

If you are a property manager with questions or concerns, please contact the Town at (530) 582-5280 or TOT@townoftruckee.com.

The Nevada County Short Term Rental Order can be found at:
https://www.mynevadacounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/33973/03-24-20-Short-Term-Rental-Order-Signed

Did you know that even if you don't have COVID-19 symptoms, you can still get tested at local OptumServe sites?

• Symptomatic or asymptomatic can be tested.
• Insured, underinsured, and uninsured are welcome.

You must pre-register and schedule an appointment at http://www.lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123.

Please have your appointment authorization number when you arrive at the testing site.

Appointments are available Tuesday-Saturday, 7am to 7pm in Grass Valley, and Monday-Friday, 7am to 7pm in King’s Beach.

Our staff continue to be innovative in keeping transit drivers and passengers safe in the current state of operations. Thanks to the expertise of Nick Heil in Public Works, Plexiglas has been fabricated and installed on the buses to provide an added layer of safety. This, along with the daily sanitization of buses, cordoning off seats to encourage social distancing, and providing passengers with face coverings who do not board with their own, Nick and Truckee TART staff are providing excellent customer service to our community!

For the most current schedule information go to www.TahoeTruckeeTransit.com and download the NextBus app for real-time bus arrival information.

There are many questions that have surfaced since Governor Newsom's staged reopening plan. 

What stage of reopening are we in?

What do these stages mean for Truckee’s businesses?

To find out more about how Truckee is moving forward, click the image to the left to download the flyer for more clarification.

With Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, the Town and several of our community partners have started to receive inquiries from those who own homes in the Truckee/Tahoe region that want to know if they are allowed to travel to the area to check-on or stay in their properties.

The answer is that people need to think as much about whether they SHOULD travel as whether they CAN travel. Our town leaders have continued to emphasize the importance of personal responsibility in each individual’s actions, and this is no different.

There are no legal consequences for those who arrive at their homes, if the travel to that home is for “essential” purposes. If the purpose of traveling was to have a nice visit to Truckee/Tahoe, the Governor and the Nevada County and Placer County health officers would likely view such travel as being against the spirit of the order. Currently, travel is allowed for “business” purposes related to an “essential” business. Nothing in Governor Newsom’s Resilience Roadmap plan for reopening allows for traveling to another home for leisure or recreational purposes. A good rule of thumb is, if you have to ask if your visit is business related, it is likely not an essential reason. Travel SHOULD be for essential or business purposes only.

For specific questions or for more detailed information. The Town of Truckee would refer those questions to the Nevada County Public Health Department at covid19recovery@co.nevada.ca.us or California Department of Public Health at EssentialServicesInquiries@cdph.ca.gov.

In this video, Truckee’s Community Development Director, Denyelle Nishimori, provides critical information for business in Truckee as we enter Stage 2 of the reopening plan. Chief Rob Leftwich and Denyelle discuss what “Stage 2” is and what we can expect in the next few weeks.

You will note that in the video Denyelle advises that the Town is suspending certain regulations for outdoor business activities through July 31, 2020 to directly support Truckee’s business community. For the basic guidelines please go to: https://www.townoftruckee.com/government/community-development/planning-division/temporary-suspension-of-business-outdoor-activity-regulations

For additional information on the Stage 2 recommendations from the California Department of Public Health visit: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3010

We apologize that the sound is weak in this video. Closed captioning is available through YouTube if you click the “cc” on the clip. A list of the questions that PIO Deverie Acuff is asking is also include below:

Q1: Chief, last time you broke down Gov. Newsom’s Stay-at-home Order for us and I just mentioned the “next Stage” or what is being called Stage 2…2a and 2b. What is going on with the state order and what is Stage 2?

Q2: Denyelle, what does Stage 2b look like for our local businesses?

Q3: What data do we have from the business community on how they are doing?

Q4: We hear a lot about aid and assistance to our business community. Have any local businesses been able to benefit?

Q5: We just saw a press release last week canceling 4th of July events and Truckee Thursday’s through July. Why was this decision made so early, and how can we be sure we didn’t make it too early?

Q6: What is happening in Truckee that might be unique to what is happening in other parts of the State around the Stage 2b business operations?

Q7: What happens if we start to see another increase in positive COVID cases as restrictions are lifted and businesses open?

Q8: We know that you (Chief) communicate with TFH officials very regularly. How is testing going and how is the Hospital doing?

Q9: What is happening with enforcement and those businesses that might push this a little too far?

Q10: Denyelle, what is the one thing you want to communicate to our community as a whole?

Q11: Chief, you have asked our community to “stay focused” in several appearances. As we go into summer, what does “staying focused’ look like now…what do you want our community doing?

Nonprofit “Safety-net” Grants Range from $5,000 - $20,000

Small Business “Micro-Grants” up to $5,000 Per Applicant Available

Last night Nevada County's attestation of readiness, or readiness plan, was approved by the State. Nevada County is still under the statewide Stay-at-Home order, however this means that Nevada County has met the State’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2 reopening and reopen more local businesses.

As we move forward through Stage 2, our community needs to continue practicing social distancing, good hygiene, are encouraged to wear face coverings in public, minimizing going into public spaces, and educating friends, family and our favorite businesses on the current recommendations.

Read more and find all the appropriate business resources here.

After successfully sheltering in place since March 19, Nevada County will be among the first counties in the State to receive approval of the Attestation of Readiness, or readiness plan, required by the State. After a May 11 meeting with the California Department of Public Health, and receiving Letters of Support from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors and local hospitals, the County's readiness plan was submitted. The State said that Nevada County will receive approval soon, and the second phase of Stage 2 businesses can reopen with modifications in place.

These Stage 2 businesses were already approved on May 8 for curbside pickup and WILL be able to open storefronts with a COVID-19 Prevention Plan in place after the Readiness Plan is approved by the State:

• Bookstores
• Jewelry stores
• Toy stores
• Clothing stores
• Shoe stores
• Home and furnishing stores
• Sporting goods stores
• Antique stores
• Music stores
• Florists
• Supply chains supporting the mentioned businesses

Once the Attestation of Readiness is approved by the State, these types of businesses WILL also be allowed to open with a COVID-19 Prevention Plan in place:

• Destination retail, including shopping malls and swap meets.
• Personal services, limited to: car washes, pet grooming, tanning facilities, and landscape gardening.
• Office-based businesses (telework remains strongly encouraged)
• Dine-in restaurants (other facility amenities, like bars or gaming areas, are not permitted)
• Schools and childcare facilities
• Outdoor museums and open gallery spaces

The following businesses WILL NOT be able to open in Stage 2. These are in Stage 3:

• Gyms and fitness studios
• Hair and nail salons
• Tattoo parlors
• Community facilities, libraries, public pools, playgrounds, and picnic areas
• Churches, religious services and cultural ceremonies
• Hospitality services, such as bars and lounges
• Entertainment venues, such as movie theaters, gaming facilities, and pro sports
• Indoor museums and gallery spaces
• Nightclubs
• Concert venues
• Festivals
• Theme parks
• Hotels/lodging for leisure and tourism

Truckee and Nevada County as a whole are still under the statewide Stay-at-Home order. Nevada County is prepared to meet the State’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2 reopening and reopen more local businesses. Reports from the County have been that their “attestation of readiness” has received a positive response from the State and they expect a decision to be made in the coming days. Although we are still waiting for approval from the state, Truckee businesses are encouraged to prepare to safely reopen if they fit into the Stage 2 sectors in the California Recovery Plan. Reopening will not look like business as usual pre-COVID pandemic and businesses will need to follow the guidance from the State and County in order to protect their employees and customers.

Both the State and Nevada County's Recovery Advisory Committee have created guidance and checklists to help local businesses create a COVID-19 Prevention Plan and reopen safely.

• State guidance for multiple business sectors
• Practical Advice for Modified Business Reopening (Committee Recommendations for Business Reopening)
• Retail Store Reopening Plan and Checklist
• Restaurant Reopening Plan and Checklist 
• Restaurant Customer Code of Conduct Flyers
• Employee Health and Training Agreement
• Customer Code of Conduct Flyer for Businesses 

More local resources will become available as we continue to work through Stage 2 and Stage 3 reopening as a community. Businesses with questions about modifying business practices to keep customers safe and slow the spread of COVID-19 can email COVID19recovery@co.nevada.ca.us.

You can read more about what businesses are and are not included in Stage 2 here.

The Town of Truckee is proud to have been able to assist 38 applicants earlier this month with rental assistance payments. The payments averaged $1,785 and ranged from $246 to $2,000.

The applicants who responded to the demographic questionnaire on the application have lived in Truckee an average of 10.5 years and had been with their most recent employer an average of just over 5 years. The monthly gross income of those who answered, before reduced hours or layoff, averaged $4,086.

We are so grateful to have been able to help these local families during this time.

#TruckeeStrong #StrongerTogether #TownOfTruckee

This week, with the health and safety of our community in mind, the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association (TDMA) and the Town of Truckee have made the difficult decision to significantly delay the start of Truckee Thursdays to August 2020.

The decision was not made lightly and it painfully recognizes the impact it will have on all of our vendors and performers. Informing this decision was Governor Newsom’s announcement of the phased reopening plan for the state of California. Mass gatherings are a component of the fourth and final stage.

The TDMA and Town both feel strongly that this is the right decision. Not only does it keep us in compliance with California mandates, but it honors the health and wellbeing of our entire community. In our discussions, we thoroughly considered how to implement appropriate safety measures for large-scale events and ensure physical distancing options for participants. Although we cannot know how things will evolve, we hope that later in the summer, we can responsibly welcome visitors and community members alike back to our beloved summertime street festival.

As we look toward the future, we are balancing an optimistic and realistic approach. We acknowledge that the impact of this global crisis will be felt for some time, but we also believe deeply in the strength and staying power of this community event. Truckee Thursdays is truly a reflection of the vibrant, creative and resilient community that we are.

We want to thank everyone — food vendors, event sponsors, artisans, musicians and staff — for their dedication and support. We will see you all soon!

Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials have made the tough decision to cancel the annual Fourth of July fireworks shows in Donner Lake, Truckee, and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Canceled events include the Fourth of July parade, which encompasses the Firecracker Mile in Historic Downtown Truckee, and any other events that take place through the Fourth of July in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Concerts at Commons in Tahoe City and Kings Beach will also be cancelled through the Fourth of July. Events later in the summer are still being planned for at this time.

The decision was made in consultation with area partners including the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association, Truckee Chamber of Commerce, North Tahoe Business Association, Tahoe City Downtown Association, North Tahoe Public Utility District and Tahoe City Public Utility District. Uncertainty around the state’s timeline to allow large public gatherings contributed to the decision. The need to implement appropriate safety measures for large-scale events, while also ensuring physical distancing options for participants, were also contributing factors.

The 4th July parade is produced by Truckee Chambers of Commerce in partnership with the Town. Lynn Saunders, President and CEO Truckee Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that, "We know these events are a long-standing tradition and are important to celebrate. They impact our local businesses and support our tourism economy through the many people that visit our area over the 4th of July weekend. This decision was not easy. We look forward to the day when we will be able to safely come together for these fun community events.”

The full press release can be found here.

We know that businesses need help NOW, and we are excited to share an extremely valuable opportunity that has just been launched in our area. The Town of Truckee and the Chamber of Commerce have teamed up as a financial catalyst for a new Sierra Business Council fund - the Resilience Fund – Sierra! This fund is a long-term loan platform leveraging community resources to provide small business owners within the Truckee North Lake Tahoe region with financial assistance, resources, and guidance to weather the COVID-19 crisis and prepare for reopening. It was created for the community, by the community, to crowdsource area capital, resources, and guidance that businesses need to improve, adapt, and recover from the pandemic. So far, two local businesses that did not receive federal financial assistance are now ready to be funded by their own community. The goal of the Resilience Fund is to raise $5 million to improve 400 area businesses.

We want to strongly encourage business owners to apply for assistance, and encourage community members to invest in multiple ways.

See the full details from Resilience Fund-Sierra below.

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Resilience Fund - Sierra, Now Accepting Applications from Small Business Owners Impacted by COVID-19 Temporary Closures
A long-awaited, community-sourced investment network serving Truckee-Tahoe businesses.

(Truckee, Calif.) – The Resilience Fund – Sierra launched as a long-term loan platform leveraging community resources to provide small business owners within the Truckee North Lake Tahoe region of California financial assistance, resources, and guidance to weather the COVID-19 crisis and prepare for reopening. In partnership with Sierra Business Council, the program empowers community members to help their own towns immediately. Locals and supporters of Truckee - North Lake Tahoe can invest in the fund to support economic growth. The goal of the Resilience Fund is to raise $5 million to improve 400 area businesses.
The Resilience Fund aggregates donated and invested money into a revolving fund for small businesses to access as low-interest micro-loans, most ranging from $5,000 - $25,000, for use as operating capital. Businesses put through the program also access a network of professional consultants across industries to revamp existing operations, strategize communicating changes to their stakeholders, and maximize productivity during closures. Eligible businesses must have been in sound operation before the COVID shutdown and be able to prove how the funds will help them reopen.

“Small businesses make up our town’s character and they need their communities’ help; especially now that the dust has settled from insufficient federal loan disbursements. The Resilience Fund provides much-needed capital to pay for rent, employees, replace inventory, help transition to alternative service delivery models, and make strategic improvements during temporary shutdowns,” said Kristin York, vice president of business innovation at Sierra Business Council’s Sierra Small Business Development Center.

On the other side of the pandemic, funds will continue to be invested into the revolving loan, so small business owners can access micro-loans to help with startup costs, finance capital improvement projects, improve their business model, increase their reach, and more.

“The vision for the Resilience Fund is to create a permanent relief structure for small business owners to handle future challenges, things like wildfire, flood, recessions, and events that impact the economy. It’s unsure at this time what future operations will look like, but with the Resilience Fund in place community members can impact their own economic success by investing and creating the foundation for long-term growth,” said Steve Frisch, Sierra Business Council president.

Initial investors and supporters of the Resilience Fund include the Town of Truckee and the Truckee Chamber of Commerce through their Truckee Tomorrow public/private partnership. The Town stepped up with a $50,000 investment of public funds, and the Truckee Tomorrow private investors matched that with another $50,000 to provide direct assistance for small businesses that are the fabric of the Truckee community and critical to long-term recovery.

There are many ways to invest in the community: through monetary donations made on the Resilience Fund website as charitable contributions, from accredited investors lending directly to the fund, and by devoting time and resources to coaching fellow area entrepreneurs for the betterment of our region. To learn more about the Resilience Fund – Sierra, apply for assistance from the platform or apply to become a business coach, visit ResilienceFund.org.

There has been a lot of information released and terms being used to explain the situation in our community relating to COVID-19. We have compiled some general questions that have been consistently asked by our community through social media and public comment. Public Information Officer (PIO) Deverie Acuff, and Chief Rob Leftwich have attempted to answer those as directly as possible. This video includes queries relating to our current stay-at-home order vs. a shelter in place, leisure travel and second homes, enforcement, as well as the confusion around different positive test result figures for our region.

A transcript of this video can be found by clicking here.

We want to provide our community with the most up to date information surrounding Truckee community resources. We want to emphasize that things are changing rapidly and we will do our best to keep this information current and relevant.

(530) 482-3450 - Call if you are experiencing fever, cough, or shortness of breath – for more information or when to seek care. This special hotline is staffed 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Crisis Line: 1-800-736 -1060

For Suicide Prevention and Support, please call our Crisis Line at 1-800-736-1060 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Please visit the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition at www.tahoelifeline.org for more resources.

Emergency Warming Shelter:  530-386-7954

The Emergency Warming Center space will continue to stay open on weather-triggered nights and are working to create longer term shelter options for our neighbors with no place to “shelter in”.  Call  for a recorded message each day to check if the shelter is open.

Emergency Respite Day Center / Emergency Warming Center

The Emergency Respite Day Center is open and it provides guests a warm meal, shower, ability to do laundry, health “check in”, access to counseling and community.

• Where: Lower level of the Veterans Hall: 10214 High Street, Truckee
• When: Open Tuesday – Saturday, each day 10am – 2pm, through the month of April
• Donation Items Needed:

• Unopened travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, hand cream
• Disinfectant wipes & Lysol spray
• Backpacks
• Individually wrapped Grab & Go food items such as granola bars, cookies, beef jerky, fruit cups….etc.

Donations for the Emergency Center can be left in the Red Donation Bin out front of Church of the Mountains:  10079 Church Street, Truckee.   Please text / call (775)-690-7694 when a donation has been made.

Rental Information

Sierra Business Council has come up with some information and FAQ's for renters out of work due to COVID-19 that can be accessed here.
The Truckee Town Council Ordinance 2020-02 can be found here.

Cal Fresh- Food Stamp Program for California:  https://www.getcalfresh.org/

Nevada County Food Bank:  https://foodbankofnc.org/

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) - Serving meals to children ages 18 and under.

Sierra Community House – Serving the community on hunger prevention and crisis management.

 To sign up for food delivery please leave a message at: 775-545-4083 or send an email to food@sierracommunityhouse.org

Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe:

 Sierra Senior Services:

Distributing hot, sealed, take-home meals at the Truckee Donner Senior Apartments (10040 Estates Drive, Truckee), weekdays between 12-12:45 pm to seniors 60 years of age and older. There are no facilities at the location to eat the meal, so plan to take the meal with you. Suggested $5 donation per meal, but no one will be turned away.

The Town is also providing $10,000 in funding to the Sierra Senior Services to support the distribution of meals to Truckee seniors who are house-bound due to the Governor’s order.  Volunteer drivers distribute hot, ready-to-eat meals mid-day Monday through Friday.  They currently serve 35 Truckee residents, however; numbers have been growing at a rate of 14% per week since the beginning of March.  Based on that, they anticipate serving an additional 30 Truckee seniors over the next 6 weeks. That’s a total of 65 seniors over the next 6 weeks that this Town funding will support.  All seniors over 60 years of age are eligible, and more information can be found at Sierra Seniors.

Sierra Relief Kitchen:

The Sierra Relief Kitchen is a brand new program based out of the Truckee Station on West River Street. They will be offering FREE meals twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm to families and individuals in need within the North Lake Tahoe area. Their goal is to use local available resources to provide essentials to their community and neighbors during these difficult times. Their volunteers are local restaurant folks who love to cook and have a passion to provide for our amazing mountain community.

They will be offering curbside pickup at 10130 West River Street or can provide a delivery service if needed. Sign up is required in order to guarantee prepared meals for you or your family, and they can accommodate groups of up to eight people.

If you, or someone you know, can utilize this FREE meal service, please email them today. You can receive your first meal this Saturday!

Email: amie@TLUXP.com with your name, address, phone number, and capability to pick up.
For more information or to donate, go to: SierraReliefKitchen.com

Suddenlink Student Support:

As part of the nationwide effort to keep students and families connected during the COVID-19/Coronavirus, Suddenlink will be extending free Altice Advantage Internet offering to any student in our service area who do not currently have internet connectivity.

They have further extended their free student broadband and WiFi offerings until the end of the 2019 - 2020 school year to help students and schools stay connected to online teaching and learning.
For more information go to https://www.alticeadvantageinternet.com/

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Southwest Gas:

Southwest Gas has postponed any disconnection of natural gas service for nonpayment of gas bills indefinitely. For more info go to https://www.swgas.com/en/covid19.

Through Energy Share, Southwest Gas customers in Northern California with qualifying financial hardships may receive assistance on their Southwest Gas bills once in each 12-month period in an amount up to $400. General guidelines apply to those living at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; however, additional consideration is also given to verified financial crises or unexpected financial difficulty.

Customers may apply for assistance with their Southwest Gas bill at the following locations, but must call BEFORE going to their community location as certain documentation is required to be presented with the application for gas bill assistance, and an appointment is necessary.

Truckee Donner Public Utility District:

Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) is maintaining critical electric and water services for Truckee. TDPUD’s Board also wants to help customers in need and took action this week to create the COVID-19 Customer Relief Program.  Qualifying TDPUD primary residential customers (which includes filing for unemployment, documenting a 25% loss of income, or meeting income guidelines) can receive a credit on their bill up to twice their highest bill in the last twelve months.
Please call the Sierra Community House in Truckee, TDPUD’s partner, at 530-587-2513 to sign up and for full program details.  More information about the program can be found at this link to the TDPUD's website.

Town of Truckee Animal Services:

Town of Truckee Animal Services will be reducing in person contact by requiring appointments for animal surrenders and redemptions. You can reach Animal Services at 530-582-7830. The Town of Truckee also asks that the public renew pet licenses online by going to their website, or you may mail it in. 

The Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe Pet Pantry:

The Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe (HSTT) will continue to operate their Pet Pantry program providing pet food and supplies to our community members.  On March 25, 2020 Truckee Town Council voted in favor of assisting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Pet Pantry Program with $5000. HSTTs pet food donation program is for families facing financial hardship. This program provides financial support to residents by offsetting the cost of pet ownership, and also reduces the number of pets given up because the guardian is experiencing financial hardship. $5,000 Town funding would feed approximately 55 dogs or 150 cats for one month.

If you would like to contribute to the Pet Pantry program, items can be dropped off in the designated bin in front of the shelter seven days per week between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (please do not bring in donations outside of those hours, due to surrounding wildlife). We are only able to accept donations of unopened and unexpired pet food and cat litter. Hours for Pet Pantry food pick up or scheduled adoption appointments will be Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Additionally, HSTT continues to work towards reopening in the future. Currently adoptions are available by appointment only. You can reach HSTT at 530-587-5948 or email adoptions@hstt.org.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program:

On March 17, 2020 Nevada County was approved for participation in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program for small businesses. Loans are to help mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19 on small businesses.  Visit the Sierra Small Business Development Center online to learn about resources available to support local businesses, including SBA Disaster and Economic Injury Loans.

Small Businesses and Nonprofit Leaders - A Small Business and Nonprofit Webinar Series amidst COVID-19.