Sierra Roots Emergency Weather Shelter

Sierra Roots Emergency Weather Shelter

Family / Youth Shelter — seasonal emergency weather shelter

seasonal emergency weather shelter. Serves People experiencing homelessness in Nevada County during dangerous cold weather. Gender/access: All genders. Household eligibility: Individuals; family arrangements not published. Intake: Check current Sierra Roots or Nevada County activation notice before travel. Eligibility: People needing protection from dangerous overnight cold during an active shelter night. Accessibility: Contact coordinator about accommodations. Pets: Pets welcome when kept with owner and leashed. Service animals: Service animals accommodated as required. Published capacity: 20 in the 2024 HUD inventory. Waitlist/availability: Weather-triggered; no standing waitlist published. Meals: Hot dinner and breakfast on activation nights. Case management: Basic needs support and advocacy. Housing navigation: Referrals to housing and services. Medical services: Healthcare referrals. Mental-health services: Support and referrals. Donations: Meal sponsors and in-kind support welcomed during activations. Volunteering: Contact alice@sierraroots.org about volunteering or meal sponsorship.