Introduction
Dear Friends,
This past season, the people of Tahoe Truckee showed what it truly means to be a community. In moments of challenge and hope, we saw neighbors step into their roles as helpers—search-and-rescue volunteers, nonprofit partners, mental health therapists, donors, and community members alike—ensuring that no one had to navigate this world alone. That spirit of care and connection is at the heart of everything you’ll read in this report, from stories of resilience after the Castle Peak Avalanche to creating respite for the unhoused and stewarding the lands we love.
These stories also reflect something deeper: our community’s challenges are interconnected. Housing, workforce challenges, our local economy, mental health, wildfire resilience, and family stability are interwoven. We cannot address these issues in isolation—and by now you know that TTCF doesn’t. Instead, we bring together strategies, initiatives, co-funders, and capital stacks to advance solutions to complex challenges in meaningful, coordinated ways.
We know that lasting impact requires more than funding alone—it requires readiness, trusted relationships, and alignment across sectors. Some efforts are ready to scale, while others are still taking shape. This approach builds on years of learning and has led us to the next stage in the evolution of our work: The Impact Portfolio. Please dive into the long-form article A Candid Look at the Strategy Behind the Impact: TTCF’s Portfolio Approach written by yours truly, and then the Impact Investing in Action with Sache Cantu, TTCF COO, to see how everything works together.
To lead this work, Maeve Donovan has accepted the role of Impact Portfolio Director. Having previously overseen our Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee and managed grants administration for much of the Impact Portfolio, Maeve brings a unique blend of community-level facilitation and an analytical approach to responding to the evolving needs of our community.
To our community members and donors: thank you. Your generosity, partnership, and belief in this place make all of this possible. We are proud to do this work alongside you—and even more hopeful for what we can continue to build together.
Ever Forward,
Stacy Caldwell, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
A Candid Look at the Strategy Behind the Impact – TTCF’s Portfolio Approach
Stacy Caldwell shares TTCF’s Impact Portfolio to address interconnected issues through a coordinated, multi-faceted suite of solutions. Ready to be part of long-term transformation? Design your own portfolio with us.
After Castle Peak, a Community Holds Each Other Close.
In the wake of tragedy, Tahoe-Truckee’s first responders, nonprofit partners, and community came together to make sure no one faced it alone. Your donations to our Emergency Response Fund ensured our first responders are ready with more tools and training than ever before.
First in His Family & Supported by His Community.
Anthony Garcia-Ramirez’s journey from Truckee High School to college is a reminder of what’s possible when local donors choose to invest in the next generation.
A Community Without Enough Housing — and the Solutions Taking Shape.
The numbers reveal a region in crisis; the Navigation Center shows what’s possible when our community acts together.
Wildfire Resilience Is a Team Effort, and Tahoe-Truckee Is Proving It.
CAL FIRE and TTCF brought together landowners, HOAs, and nonprofits to protect our forests — and the communities that depend on them.
Please join us in celebrating the transition of an incredible team member within our organization. This marks the evolution of our work.
Your generosity makes this work possible. Explore ways to invest in the programs and partners building a more resilient Tahoe-Truckee. From big gifts to becoming a recurring monthly giver.
To learn more about our community impact and how you can partner with us to make a difference, contact TTCF Donor Services at donorservices@ttcf.net.