Truckee is well on its way to becoming the home to a community complex to house nonprofit groups, much like the Parasol Foundation in Incline Village.

The Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe (CATT), which is spearheading the efforts, has secured a generous land donation from the Joerger family, and a number of nonprofit tenants and partners have lined up to be part of the project.

Shared nonprofit business centers have been popping up across the nation in recent years, with organizations and communities realizing the benefits of working together under one roof with many shared resources.

This is the land that will be developed for Truckee nonprofits. Photo/Pat Lynch

CATT is hoping to bring such a center, now called the Truckee Community Building, to the corner of Highway 267 and Brockway Road.

By cohabiting and working together, groups are saving money on rent and sharing space and resources (technology, conference rooms, office supplies), allowing them to focus money and energy into achieving their goals. They also find they are able to work together, rather than against each other, boosting productivity, performance, and community camaraderie.

Work is ongoing to secure funding for the building. Partnering and supporting agencies include Sierra Senior Services, Tahoe Safe Alliance, Project MANA, Tahoe Food Hub, YoungLife, Family Resource Center of Truckee, Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee, and the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.

More information is available online.