Orgs & Nonprofits

Elevation Truckee is a non-profit Day Program for adults with developmental disabilities in the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe Region. We are located in the beautiful downtown historic district of Truckee, CA. We serve clients 18 years of age and older who desire elevated community interaction and integration, self-expression, functional living skills and/or vocational training. Elevation exists to uphold the Lanterman Act that recognizes that people with developmental disabilities may need help to live full, productive lives.

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is an organization of members with a wide range of aviation interests and backgrounds, dedicated to preserving flying of any kind. EAA Chapter 1073 is the local chapter of the EAA, based at the Truckee Tahoe Airport. We are a very active group of pilots, aircraft builders, and aviation enthusiasts.

Friends of Plumas Wilderness is a non-profit organization dedicates it's existence to exploring, studying, and maintaining the integrity of natural ecosystems where the Cascades and Sierra meet. By educating we hope to spread awareness to our neighbors about the importance of preserving these natural areas. We explore these areas in order to expand our knowledge of the place we call home and we maintain this area so those who come after us can experience the beauty for many more years to come.

We are a non profit group working collaboratively with the TDRPD for the enhancement of the Veterans Memorial Building.

Gateway Mountain Center in Truckee, CA strives to transform the lives of youth through high impact, nature-based learning and wellness adventures, as well as innovative and non-traditional therapeutic approaches to mental health and wellness. By reconnecting to self, nature and community, youth of all backgrounds learn, heal and thrive!