The California Department of Education provides free nutritious meals to children during summer vacation. See links for more info about these free summer lunches. Call the site contact person to confirm details.


Web pages

• 2024 Nevada County meal sites - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/ap/summersites.asp?year=2024&countyname=Nevada
• 2024 Placer County meal sites - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/ap/summersites.asp?year=2024&countyname=Placer
  
• Home - California Department of Education - https://www.cde.ca.gov/
  • Search "summer meal sites"
• All counties 2024 - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/summersites24.asp

The Pacific ADA Center to builds partnerships between the disability community and the general public by enhancing understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through education and technical assistance.
The Pacific ADA Center is one of ten Regional Centers in the ADA National Network set up across the United States to provide information and referral, training, consultation, and technical assistance to the business, state and local government, and disability communities about their responsibilities and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Center includes numerous consultants, a small staff, and subcontracts with more than 20 entities regionwide. The Center participates in nationwide training projects and the development of materials for broad based distribution. Pacific ADA Center receives direct and current information from the Departments of Justice, Transportation, Education, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Federal Communications C… [read more]

Helping Hands Adult Day Program is a community Adult Day Care Program licensed by the California Department of Social Services. They offer socialization opportunities, peer relationships, reduction of isolation, group and individual exercise, nutritious meals and snacks, counseling and support, medication assistance, and an individual needs and services plan.

They provide an activity program for dependent adults 18 and older three days (Mon, Tue & Fri) a week for six hours (9am-3pm). Cost is $70/day or any amount one can afford. Participants are dropped off and picked up by their caregiver or can ride the para-transit bus in Nevada County.

Specialized Dementia Care Program for early onset Alzheimer's Disease or other cognitive impairments. Safe Memory Care Patio for outdoor enjoyment and activities.

Contracts are based on a sliding scale for each individual financial profile. Financial assistance is available and no eligible client is turned away regardless of ability to contribute …

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The Nevada County Resource Conservation District has a Natural Resources Advisory Visit Program (AVP) that offers Nevada and western Sierra County landowners personalized assistance with natural resources management on their property. This program provides general guidance and information in addition to facilitating referrals to other public and private resource professionals at no cost to the landowner.

Our mission is to promote responsible resource management within our jurisdiction through education, leadership, technical assistance, and project facilitation.

Some examples of the technical services, information, assistance, and assessments we offer are:
• Soils information
• Erosion control
• Drainage issues
• Rural road maintenance
• Pond management
• Pasture management
• Rangeland management
• Forest health management
• Livestock water development
• Cross fencing
• Soil nutrient management
• Wildlife habitat improvement
• Pest management
• Watershed issues

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ncrcd.o…

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Nevada County Department of Agriculture performs nursery and seed dealer inspections, quarantine inspections on incoming and outgoing plant product shipments for compliance with quarantine regulations, inspections of fruits and vegetables at local markets.

Issues Grower's Market Certificates, Organic Registrations and restricted Material Permits for Pesticide use. Registers and inspects pest control operators.

Facilitates distribution of information and education to local landowners on the Regional Water Quality Board's new Ag Wastewater Discharge Program. Works with Environmental Health and Public Health on the West Nile Task Force.

Works with Building and Planning Department.

Offers and assists with applications for Agricultural Grading permit exemptions. Controls noxious weeds.

Wildlife Services - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1420/Wildlife-Services-Information
Wildlife Services is a cooperative program between the United States Department of Agriculture and Nevada County, and… [read more]

The Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation (SFAF) is a community based, nonprofit organization that provides support services to people living with HIV or AIDS and their families, and provides education and prevention services to the general public, including free HIV testing.

Serves the Sierra Foothills region, including Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine Counties.

Websites:

• Main website - https://sierrafoothillsaids.org/

The ALS Association leads the way in research, care services, public education, and public policy- giving help and hope to those facing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

The Chapter provides local comprehensive care services, from supporting Multidisciplinary Centers of Excellence, providing grants to patients and caregivers, local & national legislative work, to the funding of global research programs. A care services team provides:

• Caregiver Support Services
• Information, referrals
• Support group meetings
• In-home evaluations
• Loaned speech communication devices
• Loaned durable medical equipment to people with ALS and their caregivers
• Patient/caregiver support groups
  
  

Web pages

• Home - http://www.alssac.org/

The Alzheimer’s Aid Society exists to support those affected by Alzheimer’s disease – the individuals who have the disease, their families, caregivers, and the community.

How they help:

• Providing support groups, compassion, and education throughout the journey of Alzheimer's disease.
• Encouraging and supporting research into causes, improved diagnosis, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Supporting medical research and promoting public awareness.
• Advocating for the medical, social, psychological, and financial needs of those with the disease, their families, and caregivers.
• Promoting public awareness of the needs.
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.alzaid.org/

The Alzheimer's Association seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia through:

• Research
• Connecting people to research studies through TrialMatch
• Advocates for policies and laws that support individuals with dementia and their caregivers
• Raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Safety services
• Care and support for individuals with all forms of dementia (or mild cognitive impairment), family, friends and professional caregivers through a Helpline (800-272-3900, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week)
• Care consultations
• Education workshops
• Conferences
• Support groups for caregivers and a group for persons with Alzheimer's or other dementias in the early stage
• Written and online materials in multiple languages
• Respite grants

Headquarters: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Local Office: 1455 Response Rd suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815


Web pages

• Home - https://www.alz.org/norcal

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of more than 15,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA member attorneys represent:

• U.S. families seeking permanent residence for close family members
• U.S. businesses seeking talent from the global marketplace
• Foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis

Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 39 chapters and over 50 national committees.