Mission Statement
Building faith and strengthening communities through service to others.
Sierra Service Project’s purpose is to build strong connections and resilience among communities, by equipping volunteers in home repair skills and community-based projects. Making necessary home repairs accessible to historically underserved residents allows communities to thrive and individuals to safely age in place. Inherent in the purpose is the specific involvement of youth and young adult volunteers.
Inclusion Statement
SSP is an affirming and welcoming community that celebrates the lives and love of all people. We welcome LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color who have too often been excluded from leadership and full participation within many communities. We are rooted in the unique experiences and identities of all members of our community, which form the foundation of our work.
We welcome all people to be a part of our community as their authentic selves, regardless of race, religion, socio-economic status, gender and its expression, sexual orientation, or ability. Our passion for justice, love, and equality has no limits.
Read more about Sierra Service Project’s history and theology.
SSP’s Staff
Director of Sustainability
We welcomed Maximilian Rosa to the SSP team in 2023. Max’s background is in implementing community empowerment initiatives and developing sustainability-focused service-learning projects for schools and nonprofits. He grew up in North Sacramento and has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from UC Santa Cruz . In 2021, Max started
Director of Development
Adam has a 24 year history with Sierra Service Project, stretching all the way back to his first year as a youth volunteer in Upper Lake, California in August of 2000, to five years as a summer staffer, and two as an adult volunteer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in
Director of Finance & Administration
Jake Bailey has worked in the SSP office since February 2013. He received a Bachelor of Science in business with a focus in accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in women’s and gender studies with distinction from Sonoma State University. Jake attended SSP four times as a youth with the
Director of Engagement & Impact
Veronica Russell has been with SSP HQ since 2014, though her SSP experience dates back to 2007, including youth volunteering, staff-in-training, and summer staff. She holds a B.A. in Interpersonal Communications and a minor in Religion from Pepperdine University. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Organization Development from the
Executive Director
Megan Taylor started as an intern in the SSP office in 2009. Since then she served as the Director of Programs, and transitioned into the Executive Director position in 2018. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon and worked for five years on SSP’s summer staff.
Weekly Volunteers
Butch Henry
Butch Henry has been a long-time volunteer at SSP’s central office in Sacramento. His son is an SSP staff alumni, Greg Henry. Butch is very involved with his home church First United Methodist Church of Loomis and his son’s farm in Placerville, Full Moon Farm. Butch has cycled 40 and 41 miles with the central team in honor of SSP’s recent anniversaries.
Thank you Butch!
Hank Smith
Thank you Hank!
Charlie Wingo
Charlie Wingo has been a long-time volunteer at SSP’s central office in Sacramento. Charlie has three adult children who all attended SSP during their teen years. He is very involved with his home church First United Methodist Church of Loomis. Charlie has cycled 40 and 41 miles with the central team in honor of SSP’s recent anniversaries.
Thank you Charlie!
Coalition for Home Repair
Sierra Service Project is proud to be a founding member of Coalition for Home Repair (formerly ReFrame Association), the premier nonprofit organization promoting and supporting the work of home repair and rehabilitation partners nationwide. They provide funding, advocacy, and educational resources to ensure the preservation of safe, healthy, affordable housing for all.
In 2021, 89 Coalition members repaired:
- 6,953 homes for
- 16,041 residents in
- 38 states
Every November, SSP’s Central Staff participates in the ReFrame Conference to learn, grow, and connect with other leaders in nonprofit home repair. By sharing best practices and bringing expert resources to leaders, our organizations operate more efficiently, proactively, and successfully to eradicate substandard housing in the communities we serve.