Nevada County's annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count of homeless individuals and families starts Tuesday, January 27th. To facilitate the count, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Emergency Weather Shelter for Tuesday and Wednesday nights, January 27th and 28th.
The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, January 27th and 28th, at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine St. in Nevada City. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. each morning. The annual PIT Count is a process required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive federal funding to address homelessness. The count informs the level of needs in each community and sets funding levels for homeless services nationwide.
Volunteers across Nevada County will connect with and survey individuals experiencing homelessness, including staff from the county, cities, nonprofits, and community members.
Shelter Location and Assistance
The Emergency Weather Shelter is located at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City. The shelter provides a warm, safe indoor space for community members who need protection from dangerous overnight weather. Participants can expect a warm place to sleep indoors with blankets, hot dinner and breakfast, and basic supplies to support health and safety.
Sierra Roots extends a sincere thank you to our local restaurants for supporting our neighbors during this activation. Dinner on Tuesday will be donated by Lola's in the National Hotel, Nevada City, with dessert provided by Treats, Nevada City. Wednesday's dinner is donated by Deer Creek Bar & Grill, Nevada City.
Doors Open between 4:30 - 8 p.m. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.
Pets are welcome. Pets must remain with their owner, and stay on leash at all times.
Volunteer and meal sponsor opportunities. Sierra Roots welcomes community support during shelter activations. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a meal sponsor, please contact alice@sierraroots.org.
Anyone experiencing a housing crisis can gain further referral assistance for shelter, food, healthcare, and other services by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-844-319-4119 to speak with a local 211 Connecting Point call specialist.
If you see or know someone experiencing homelessness or have concerns about unhoused individuals, contact the HOME Team. Call 530-470-2686 Email: home@nevadacountyca.gov
