We are of, for, and about the Sierra Nevada. Our love for the region translates to a deep knowledge of its lands, people, and communities. The connections and relationships we have in the Sierra are the foundation that grounds our work in this region. We are embedded in our communities, serving as a trusted partner to local governments, small businesses, and nonprofits throughout our region.
Over the past 30 years, SBC has become one of the Sierra's most important forces for meaningful systems change, employing new ideas and innovative methods, and empowering communities to tackle the toughest issues in our region. We have managed hundreds of projects and attracted over a billion dollars in new investments to the Sierra Nevada.
Our organization has grown to meet the challenges and demands of our region. Much of our work is in partnership with local governments and state agencies, but the expansive services we provide to Sierra Nevada communities are only partially covered by these contracts. Each of our recent wins have required months, if not years, of preliminary work, staff time, and organizational resources.
Today, the Sierra faces new challenges – increased fear and turmoil in our political system, catastrophic wildfires and other impacts of the climate crisis, and growing economic inequality. Government resources, already stretched to their limits, are being further reduced. Nonprofit organizations, local entrepreneurs, and small businesses must step in to provide our communities with the effective leadership they need. SBC is uniquely positioned to play a lynchpin role in supporting Sierra communities at this moment. Learn more about our 2024 impacts.
With your support, we can not just continue, but expand our services on behalf of the environment, economies, and communities of the Sierra Nevada and meet this moment.
We hope you will join us in this work and make it yours.
Sincerely,
Steve Frisch, President
Allan Pietrasanta, Board Chair
View our 2024 Impacts Here
