Phenomenal experience! I travel a LOT (#vanlife) and deeply appreciated the values aligned…read morewelcoming environment, clean and cozy office space, beautiful gardenesk outdoor work area, stellar net connection, and Robert's welcomingness. I hope to move to the area and to be a regular. Phenomenal community and so grateful I got to meet my fellow coworkers. THANK YOU, ROBERT, FOR ALL THAT YOU DO =)

In the interest of full disclosure, I work at Sierra Commons. I love it. The community at Sierra…read moreCommons is amazing. The campus is beautiful. The co-working facility is clean and has a friendly atmosphere. Facility rentals are easy and affordable. Classes are informative and concise. If you ever get a chance to attend one of the Sierra Commons' mixers, don't miss it! They are a lot of fun!

I am very impressed with the results that I have seen from this organization. They are helping…read moretodays young women transition from the awkward and sometimes painful stages of youth and giving them the tools to become functional and confident women leaders in our community. The Friendship Club is a great benefit to the community!

They are awesome, without subsidized child care many families would not be able to work!read more

-well organized store -great selection, quality items and…read moreincredible prices -volunteer team really sweet and very helpful -proceeds help so many My new favorite thrift store in Auburn! Thank you!

Nice big, well run thrift shop. We scored some swim trunks for hubby that were new, and some salad…read morebowls I liked. Big and well sorted. They also have 50% off specials weekly.

I love all the art that the artist makes and that is for sale. They are all very special people and…read morethey are all talented people too.

The Neighborhood Center of the Arts is housed in what I'm guessing is an old hospital. Or a…read moresanitarium. It looks old and crazy, stale and, to use the parlance of fast food, melty. If it had teeth then they'd be about to drop off onto your head. The center has a wing on the far end (I don't know what other parts of the building are used for, but I've heard there's a glass studio). It's upstairs, and you can either take the stairs or the elevator. At the base of the stairs you'll see a series of totemic ceramics. Art lies ahead. The center is an expansive working art studio, as well as an open art gallery. The aim is to provide resources and art classes for adults with developmental disabilities. They work in many different mediums, including paint, photography, ceramics, weaving, computers, and pen and ink. Further information can be found on their website. They have a new exhibit every few months. Hours are 10am to 4pm. Until about 2pm the studio is active, with artists working, milling about, and attending classes. But visitors are free to step in and check out what's going on. Basically, this is my favorite gallery in the world. It's such a positive place, free of pretentions, and the work is great and presented well. The staff is very friendly, and the artists are nice and available to speak about their work. I (and my family) have a whole collection of art from here. Some of my favorite pieces that I own are from here. Once you walk inside, there are a few rooms walling the latest exhibition. Past that you get into the studio areas, where there is also more art to look at. Basically, every room has art on the walls. One time I was browsing some abstract religious icon paintings, and one of the artists came up to me and asked, "Hey, do you want to know what happened yesterday?" I said, "Yes." And he handed me the newspaper. Then walked off. Then I bought a piece of art -- a woodblock with an all-text Volvo advertisement printed on it, and sprawling on top of the text, in various mediums, are words and nonsense. My family and I recently invested in a huge painting, a collaborate effort by a few of the artists. It looks somewhat like a Basquiat. I highly recommend visiting the Neighborhood Center of the Arts. The artists produce amazing work, and it's very accessible, engaging, and enjoyable. The center does a wonderful job at cultivating their talents. A lot of care and hard work goes into the place, and their efforts are rightfully deserving of praise.

Nice to see these volunteers spreading the word at Nevada City Farmers Market on a local…read more"Mentoring". A mentor is a friend and guide to a young person and each of us can make a difference in the lives of our youth. Become a mentor, the gift of our time is priceless.

I want to take a minute to both thank and congratulate, Dave Gaines. Dave and the staff of SASSNA…read moreare doing some fantastic work with our youth (and their parents). This organization provides social services and supplies necessary outreach to both educate and advocate in the defense of our youth. Being non-profit, they work on your pre-agreed upon donations. Basically, what you can afford. My daughter tells me the whole staff from social workers to clerical are professional, helpful people. Since their time here, I can see huge changes within our entire family. Thanks to SASSNA, my grandchildren will have a better life growing up with this disability than I did. Thank you, again! 01/25

My family and I have consulted with Dave regarding school based and early intervention services. He…read morehas always had factual, supporting and helpful information to assist in advocating for our child's best interests. I would and do refer Dave to anyone who needs help.