South Lake Tahoe Warm Room to close on Easter Sunday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) Warm Room in South Lake Tahoe will be closing for the season on Sunday, April 1, 2018. They opened on Christmas Eve inside the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church as they had trouble securing a place for the winter.

“All of our staff and volunteers have done an incredible job coming together this season,” said Annie Davidson, a TCH board member and the organization’s volunteer coordinator. “Even though the winter this season was not as severe as last season, there have been periods of extended cold and snow that would have been extremely challenging for anyone without shelter.” Dr. Muscat added, “Although the Warm Room will be closing, our staff and volunteers will continue to engage with the homeless community year round in order to assist with housing and provide access to resources.”

TCH hosted an open house on February 15, 2018, at the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room. The event honored the South Shore’s faith community for their support since the organization’s inception. In addition to thanking the entire faith community at the event, TCH gave special recognition to Reverend Hillary Bittman of Unity at the Lake, Father Mauricio Hurtado of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Reverend Robert C. Kelley of Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, and Rabbi Evon Yakar of Temple Bat Yam for their extraordinary support.

“We would not be operating at the level we are today without the support of South Lake Tahoe’s religious institutions,” said Dr. Marissa Muscat, TCH’s executive director.” Muscat continued, “Local faith-based organizations have helped us to raise funds, collect supplies, recruit volunteers, promote awareness, and facilitate our operations.”

TCH is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are welcomed to aid in funding the Warm Room and TCH’s other operations. Donations made payable to Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless can be mailed to PO Box 13514, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151. Donations can also be made online at http://tahoehomeless.org.