The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Tahoe City

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TO USE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO IMPROVE THE LAKE TAHOE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TO ENJOY.

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TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND BENEFIT BUSINESSES THROUGH EFFORTS THAT ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL CLIMATE OF THE AREA.

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THE TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY SKI EDUCATION ASSOCIATION'S (TCCSEA) MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF CROSS COUNTRY SKIING THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE NORTH LAKE TAHOE/TRUCKEE REGION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/NORTHERN NEVADA. THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TAHOE CITY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, TCCSEA PROVIDES SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TCCSEA PROVIDES SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO NOT ONLY LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN A SPORT THAT WILL PROVIDE LIFELONG ENJOYMENT AND HEALTH BENEFITS BUT ALSO CAN PROVIDE MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS WITH A FOUNDATION FOR WORLD CLASS COMPETITIVE TRAINING. MANY YOUNG ATHLETES FROM THE AREA MOVE ON TO COMPETITION AT THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL IN NORDIC SKIING. TCCSEA SUPPORTS ITS LOCAL NORDIC SKI TEAM FROM NORTH TAHOE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING FREE TRAIL ACCESS, COACHING SUPPORT AND SKI EQUIPMENT.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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THE SIERRA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION PROVIDES CRITICALLY NEEDED FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO THE LAKE TAHOE-DONNER SIERRA STATE PARKS FOR EDUCATION, RESTORATION, AND CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS.

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THE NLTHS PRESERVES, PRESENTS AND INTERPRETS THE HISTORY OF NORTH LAKE TAHOE BOTH IN A REGIONAL CONTEXT AND IN THE LARGER CONTEXT OF THE AMERICAN WEST. WE DO THIS IN A MANNER THAT IS ENGAGING, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITS AT THE GATEKEEPER'S AND WATSON CABIN MUSEUMS OF THE NLTHS. THE GATEKEEPER'S MUSEUM AND WATSON CABIN PLACE EMPHASIS ON THE CULTURAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL HISTORIES THAT INFLUENCED THE DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH LAKE TAHOE. THE MARION STEINBACH INDIAN BASKET MUSEUM PLACES EMPHASIS ON THE HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY BASKETRY TRADITIONS OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA, AND SEEKS TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH PROGRAMMING IN COLLABORATION AND CONSULTATION WITH NATIVE AMERICAN WEAVERS AND SCHOLARS.

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THE MISSION OF THE TAHOE YACHT CLUB IS TO PROMOTE CAMARADERIE AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND GUESTS IN A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE BY HOSTING YEAR-ROUND BOATING, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for newcomers, travelers, people who are in crisis, or homeless individuals in the community.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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THE TAHOE NORDIC SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM (TNSAR) ... WAS CONCEIVED IN 1976 AS A RESPONSE TO THE DEATH OF A BOY LOST OFF THE BACK SIDE OF NORTHSTAR-AT-TAHOE SKI AREA DURING A BLIZZARD. THERE WAS, AT THE TIME, NO ORGANIZED BACKCOUNTRY TEAM TO HELP SEARCH FOR THE BOY. DESPERATE PHONE CALLS TO SOME LOCAL NORDIC SKIERS PRODUCED A SEARCH PARTY THAT EVENTUALLY LOCATED THE YOUTH, BUT ONLY AFTER IT WAS TOO LATE. THIS GROUP OF SKIERS, ALONG WITH THE BOY'S FATHER (WHO TODAY STILL REMAINS A TNSAR MEMBER), REALIZED THERE WAS AN IMPORTANT VOID TO BE FILLED. THUS, THE TAHOE NORDIC SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM WAS BORN. BASED IN THE NORTH LAKE TAHOE/TRUCKEE AREA, THE TEAM HAS MATURED CONSIDERABLY AFTER THESE MANY YEARS BUT THE GOALS REMAIN THE SAME: CONDUCTING FAST, SAFE RESCUES AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON WINTER SAFETY. IN FEBRUARY 2006 THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES COMPLETED THE ALPINE TEAM GUIDELINES FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE MUTUAL AID, A DOCUMENT THAT WILL HELP TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS

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SIERRA WATERSHED EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS (SWEP) PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BY CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED EDUCATION AND SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE TAHOE CITY COMMUNITY. THROUGH INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND EVENTS, THE ASSOCIATION SERVES AS THE LOCAL VOICE TO MAINTAIN A VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND VISIT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

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NORTH TAHOE ARTS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN THE NORTH LAKE TAHOE AREA THROUGH EXPOSURE, EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION.

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The goal of this organization is to serve the interests of the community as a whole and provide services which meet the needs of people who own or rent apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mobile home parks or other housing complexes who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.