tahoe youth and family services
South Lake Tahoe is not immune to Human Trafficking
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 5:13pm
This is part two in a series of a look into Human Trafficking in South Lake Tahoe.
Human trafficking. Its not just a Third World problem, its not just a big city problem, and its not a poor or rich problem. There are millions around the world who are victims to human trafficking, a business that is estimated to be a $32 billion industry.
And its happening in our backyard.
The facts are sobering.
South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club donates to local projects
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 9:42pm
Three local community groups were recently awarded grants form the South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club. The Drug Store Project was given $1,000, H.E.R.O Scholarship Fund $2,000 and the Sierra House Elementary 5th Grade Nature Bridge $1,500.
The Drug Store Project, which is operated under the guidance of Tahoe Youth and Family Services will use the money to continue its annual youth drug awareness and avoidance program in 2016. This is program is designed to reduce future drug experimentation/use/abuse and increase student knowledge about the dangers of drug and alcohol use.
Fulfill Tahoe Youth & Family Services wish list by shopping at Target.com
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 3:07pm
During the holiday season many South Lake Tahoe locals and business owners want to help out agencies who deal with members of the public who are facing some sort of struggle, whether its financial, housing, counseling or something else.
Tahoe Youth and Family Services has found an easy way for the community to help out their agency with every day needs.
Kudos: Tahoe Youth & Family Services thanks community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 3:25pm
Tahoe Youth & Family Services has been the recipient of some truly amazing kindness from the community in the last few months.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services holding 3k Ugly Sweater Walk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 6:07pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2015 - 10:00am
A fun 3k walk with a twist is the next fundraiser for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. After this summer's successful Color Blast Run, they are now having an Ugly Sweater Walk starting at 10 a.m. on November 14, 2015 at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The agency's intern, Indee Lacayo, is planning the event as part of her Community Health curriculum at the University of Nevada, Reno. Lacayo is a lifelong South Lake Tahoe resident.
Have fun at Tahoe Youth & Family Service's Color Blast Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 7:22am
Event Date:
August 15, 2015 - 9:00am
Ready to get "color"ful? Ready to have fun, a little outdoor exercise and help the local community while at it?
Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) has held South Lake Tahoe area colors in the past, but this is the first year they are adding a COLORBLAST! Fun Run in the Carson Valley into the mix.
On Saturday, August 13 they are holding their annual fun run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. during the Carson Valley Medical Center Health Fest. The center is located at
1107 Highway 395 in Gardnerville, NV.
Barton funds local programs to improve community health
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 8:40pm
The Barton Foundation board and staff have approved to up the ante and will give $50,000 in grants and donations to improve community health.
Every year, Barton Health provides funds for programs and organizations that will positively impact the health of the South Lake Tahoe community, particularly those that benefit underserved populations. In this grant cycle, Barton Health will award up to $30,000 in grants and $20,000 will fund special community projects throughout the year as determined by the Community Health Action Committee (CHAC).
Tahoe Youth & Family Services teams up with Blue Angel Cafe Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2015 - 5:00pm
Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) is planning a celebration for the community in honor of the nationwide "Give Where You Live" day.
Op/Ed: 44, 32, 0
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 1:27pm
When children are removed from their homes and put into foster care, it is most likely the worst day of their life. Foster children are kids who have to be taken from their homes due to some sort of safety risk, such as abuse, neglect, parental incarceration, or illegal activity in the household. When a community does not have enough homes to accommodate for foster youth, the children have to move to the closest available foster home, often times being several hours away.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra awards grants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 6:58pm
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra recently awarded 14 worthy organizations, projects, and programs with funding from their Community Grant program. The mission of the organization is to “Strengthen and enhance the lives of women and youth in our community and the world.”
The following organizations/programs/projects best aligned with this mission according the the Soroptimists: Between Horses and Humans, Bijou Kindergarten Adventure Introduction, Bijou 5th Grade Enrichment Field Trip, Health Talents
Thieves use bolt cutters in two high-end bike thefts in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 8:50pm
There were two high-end bike thefts in South Lake Tahoe city limits this week and the Police Department is issuing a warning.
One bike, a Kona ManoMano, was stolen off the back of a Tahoe Youth and Family Services board member's car as he attended an afternoon meeting at the agency's office on Fremont Avenue. His bike is described as a 27 speed Kona ManoMano, white in color with black printing. A witness saw a man walking by the parking lot with bolt cutters at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Monday, March 30. In a matter of moments the perpetrator was riding off on the bike.
Homeless, runaway and youth on their own invited to BBQ at TYFS
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 9:27pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2015 - 1:00pm
In an effort to better serve the homeless youth under the age of 24 in the South Lake Tahoe community, Tahoe Youth and Family Services is having a free BBQ and annual Homeless County.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services holds annual Night of Giving Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
December 18, 2014 - 4:30pm
Tahoe Youth & Family Services is hosting their fifth annual Night of Giving 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at their South Lake Tahoe office at 1021 Fremont Avenue.
The night is used as an opportunity for the community to learn about what TYFS does and to help them out both financially and with items needed by the homeless youth they serve.
There will be light refreshments.
November is National Runaway Prevention Month
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 7:10pm
What are the first thoughts that go through your mind when you see a youth on the streets? How did they get there, where are their parents, and are they safe? It’s disturbing to realize that between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away annually. Most youth who run away do so because of threatening environments at home, such as physical/verbal abuse, substance abuse issues, questions of sexual orientation, or escaping state care. Unfortunately, by choosing to run away, they further subject themselves to threatening situations that impede their progress in life.
Color Blast 5k Run/Walk in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 6:26am
Event Date:
October 11, 2014 - 9:00am
Tahoe Youth and Family Services is holding their Color Blast Run this Saturday at Lake Tahoe Community College. This fun, fundraiser is a 5k walk/run around the LTCC campus, and it's not just any 5k walk/run! Participants get doused with color around the course so when they cross the finish line they're covered from head to toe in color!
The original run was postponed to October 11 due to unhealthy air in September from the King Fire. This weekend will be a great fall day for the event and it's not too late to sign up.
Drug Free Coaltion working to prevent drug use for South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/12/2014 - 11:06pm
The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition (STDFC) was formed in 2012 by Tahoe Youth and Family Services in collaboration with key community partners. Some of these community partners include the South Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Public Health, and Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services hosts Color Blast Run In Genoa July 26
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 8:14pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2014 - 9:00am
The inaugural Color Blast run with Tahoe Youth & Family Services in South Lake Tahoe last year lived up to it's name if you ask participants as "it was a blast!"
The agency is holding their first Genoa Color Blast fun run on Saturday, July 26th, 2014. This fundraiser will directly benefit TYFS programs and services for youth and families in the South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County communities.
Public Invited to Meet New Tahoe Youth and Family Services Director Christopher Croft
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 7:42pm
Event Date:
June 12, 2014 - 12:00pm
The Tahoe Youth and Family Services Board of Directors has announced that Christopher Croft will take the position as the agency's new Executive Director. Croft comes to TYFS from Tacoma, Washington where he was the Family Division Director of The Rescue Mission, a non-profit agency that provides shelter, counseling and meals for homeless men, women and children.
The Vagina Monologues Return to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 11:24pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Mar 01 2014 .
February 28, 2014 - 7:00pm
March 1, 2014 - 7:00pm
V-Day South Lake Tahoe presents a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s "The Vagina Monologues" on February 28 and March 1 at the Blue Angel Cafe. This two night event will raise funds for four South Lake Tahoe non-profits: Live Violence Free, Tahoe Youth & Family Services, Zawadisha and Child Advocates of El Dorado County.
South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition Seeks Help to Make Lasting Impact in Community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 12:19am
Melody Easton is here to make a difference. Recently tapped as the coordinator for the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition, the action oriented Easton has hit the ground running.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services was awarded a Federal Drug Free Communities grant, bringing in $125,000 for each of the next five years to help combat drug and alcohol abuse among the youth of South Lake Tahoe. Once the grant was awarded a coordinator needed to be hired. Easton was hired and the Concordia College graduate and her husband packed up and moved from Portland, Oregon.
A Time of Giving: STAR Spreads Good Cheer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 9:17am
The South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts (STAR) has spent the last several months spreading good cheer to local non-profits. They gave Christmas Cheer All Year $5,000 prior to the holidays and have now given both Tahoe Youth and Family Services and Live Violence Free $5,000.
American Century Golf Championship Distributes Over $145,000 to Local Non-Profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 4:54pm
Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
Tahoe Youth and Family Services Annual Evening of Giving
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 6:04pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2013 - 4:30pm
Tahoe Youth and Family Services is hosting their Annual Evening of Giving on December 11 at the agency's offices at 1021 Fremont Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. Refreshments will be served at the event which is from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
The agency has a wish list oh in-kind donations for the holidays:
Items for clients:
Hand warmers
Warm sleeping bags
Winter boots (adult sizes)
Winter coats (adult sizes)
winter gloves or heavy duty mittens (adult sizes)
knit hats and beanies
Tents (new or gently used)
Men's boxers (adult size small)
Coalition Coordinator Job Opening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 11:56amThe Coalition Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the successful implementation of projects, programs and activities to accomplish the mission of the Drug Free Communities (DFC) support program grant as established by the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition (the Coalition) and managed by Tahoe Youth & Family Services. The Coalition Coordinator will mobilize the community to prevent and reduce youth substance use by effectively representing the Coalition and building partnerships and support in the community.
Pumpkin and Pony Festival in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 4:58pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 13 2013 .
October 11, 2013 - 10:00am
October 12, 2013 - 10:00am
October 13, 2013 - 10:00am
Inaugural "Pony N Pumpkin" festival will be held over the weekend of October 11-13, 2013 at Forest Suites in South Lake Tahoe. There will be local food growers, games, pony rides and pumpkins! A percentage of all proceeds will be going to the following 4 non-profits (Lions Club, National Forest Foundation, Tahoe Youth and Family Services and Pony Express Territory Nevada).
The event is sponsored by Forest Suites and Borges Sleigh and Carriage Rides. For more information, visit their website.
Color Blast!
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 12:17pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2013 (All day)
You've seen it. You've heard about it. Now it's time to participate in it! The Inaugural Tahoe Youth & Family Services Color Blast is coming to Lake Tahoe this September! Get your team together and plan on having the time of your life....it's a real BLAST!
Teams will run around a 5k course at Lake Tahoe Community College. At strategically placed points the runners will be doused with color....it's all safe and non-toxic (color corn starch). There are no race winners, no timed runs..its all about fun. You can even walk if you wish!
United Way partners with grants to help Lake Tahoe area agencies
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 9:59am
Several Lake Tahoe area nonprofit organizations and agencies will receive financial aid this year through partnerships announced Monday by the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
The partnerships are aimed to address issues identified in each of the Lake Tahoe area communities, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary hosts 45th annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/10/2013 - 11:47pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Fri Mar 15 2013 .
March 15, 2013 - 6:00pm Join your friends and neighbors on March 15th at this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration hosted by the Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas. This is the club’s 45th year to host this crowd pleasing South Shore Lake Tahoe event which includes a traditional Irish buffet, wine tasting, entertainment and one of the biggest silent auctions to hit the area!
The Vagina Monologues returns to South Lake Tahoe Feb. 22-23
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 12:00pm
Event Date:
February 22, 2013 - 7:00pm The Vagina Monologues returns for its 11th year here in South Lake Tahoe Feb. 22-23 at 7 p.m.
Come laugh, cry and help to stop violence against women. The Monologues are a fundraiser for CASA, Live Violence Free, Tahoe Youth and Family Services and The Zawadisha Fund. Tickets are $15 and are available through CASA at (530) 573-3072 or at the door.
The event will be at the Blue Angel Cafe, 1132 Ski Run.
Location
Blue Angel Cafe
1132 Ski Run Bl
So lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 40.29" N, 119° 57' 18.036" W
See map: Google Maps
Freshies Annual Benefit Dinner Tuesday for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Tahoe Youth and Family Services
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 9:16pm
Event Date:
December 18, 2012 - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 18 will be an opportunity for all to have a nice, healthy dinner and support both Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and Tahoe Youth and Family Services.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care will be at Freshies, 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, 5 to 9 p.m. for a photograph showing of some of the birds and animals we've cared for recently and will answer any questions.
An Evening of Giving at Tahoe Youth and Family Services
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 11:26pmThe South Shore Lake Tahoe community is invited to the annual Evening of Giving at Tahoe Youth & Family Services. Enjoy refreshments and holiday cheer - and the feeling you get by doing something kind for those less fortunate! For more information on this event and how you can help, please visit www.TahoeYouth.org.
Barton Health supports Lake Tahoe area organizations in need
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:52pm
“Empowerment” is the premise of Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee (CAC). After careful evaluation of 19 grant applications, nine-non-profits recently received $24,000 in grants from the CAC. Through these grants, the CAC is able to “empower” area community programs with funding to help close the health gaps and address health issues within the community.
Bowl for Tahoe Youth and Family Services at the next Chamber BAHM!
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 12:17pmEvent Date:
October 17, 2012 - 5:30pm
The next BAHM! (Business After Hours Mixer) is set for Wednesday, October 17, 5:30-7:30pm at Tahoe Bowl in South Lake Tahoe. Attendees can mix and mingle at the newly remodeled Tahoe Bowl facilities including the 11th Frame Diner and the beautiful outdoor patio. BAHMs are $10 for chamber members, $20 for non-members, and include appetizers, drink tickets, and raffle tickets.
