Our Mission Statement:
Sierra Nevada Community Land Trust is a faith-based nonprofit organization that exists to create opportunities for employed families and individuals in our region to secure and occupy affordable housing within the community they serve.
Our mission is based on evidence that there is a growing gap between the median household income and the median sales price of a home, making it increasingly difficult for those who serve and work in our community to secure housing in the community. This difficulty is compounded by several factors that result from long commutes, decreased time with family, etc.
Our mission is to bridge the gap created by these economic realities through a community land trust that secures property, permanently reduces the cost of housing, finds buyers for homes and manages the properties that we own. We will also serve our clients by offering low-cost (or free) educational services that ensure their financial health and success, such as:
• Financial management classes
• Counseling services
• Drug and alcohol prevention and recovery classes
• Home maintenance workshops
We also strive to uphold the following values:
• Providing quality services to all of our clients, regardless of age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or mental and physical disabilities.
• Making every neighborhood we inhabit a better place to live.
• Involving volunteers in community improvement and appreciating their contribution.
• Communicating with regularity and respect to our donors and other stakeholders.
• Being accountable and responsive to the donors, contractors, government officials, developers and others with whom we partner.
• Offering a fulfilling work experience and professional development for our employees.
Sierra Nevada Community Land Trust will be a leader in the nonprofit sector and a positive contributor to the constant improvement of our community. The primary region to be served by SNCLT includes Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County.