Reno Rodeo Foundation info@renorodeofoundation.org (775) 322-9875

Mission: The Reno Rodeo Foundation builds and leverages community partnerships to fund scholarships and support children with extraordinary needs in 14 Northern Nevada counties by strategically allocating financial resources to have the highest impact possible.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada bbbsnn.org (775) 352-3202

Mission: The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

Nevada Humane Society nevadahumanesociety.org (775) 856-2000

Mission: Nevada Humane Society is a non-profit, charitable, no-kill shelter creating a no-kill community. NHS works to find homes and provide care for homeless animals. Our work is made possible by donations.

Step 2 step2reno.org (775) 787-9411

Mission: Step2 is a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program that provides women and their children suffering from chemical addiction, poverty and domestic violence the opportunity to rebuild their lives. The result is self-sufficient healthy families.

Children’s Cabinet hildrenscabinet.org (775) 856-6200

Mission: The Children’s Cabinet’s mission is and always has been to keep children safe and families together. We do this by providing programs and services at no charge to youth and their families to help address unmet needs.

Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation nvchildrenscancer.org 775-825-0888

Mission: As a comprehensive resource organization, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs while advocating for increased research funds and raising public awareness.

 

Safe Embrace safeembrace.org (775) 324-3766

Mission: Safe Embrace operates the largest and most inclusive safe house in the Reno-Sparks area, but we are so much more than that. Whether it’s emergency shelter, legal advocacy, housing assistance or general support, we are here to walk victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking through any step of the process of getting safe and becoming a survivor.

Artown artown.org  (775) 322-1588

Mission: Artown’s mission is to strengthen Reno’s arts industry, enhance our civic identity and national image, thereby creating a climate for the cultural and economic rebirth of our region.

Join Together Northern Nevada jtnn.org (775) 324-7557

Mission: Our mission is to create a healthy drug-free community by building successful partnerships to support prevention education and outreach.

CARE Chest carechest.org (775) 829-2273

Mission: CARE Chest is a nonprofit agency serving Nevadans in need by providing medical resources free of charge. 

Life Is Worth It lifeisworthit.org LifeIsWorthItOrg@gmail.com

Mission: The mission of the Life Is Worth It Organization is to educate youth and their communities on total life wellness to help prevent suicide. We provide workshops, programs, and curriculum to youth aged 10 to 24 and their communities to help them understand their physical, emotional, mental, and digital wellness so they can proactively take control of their health.

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful ktmb.org (775) 851-5185

Mission: Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit dedicated to creating a more sustainable and beautiful region through waste reduction, education and community involvement. 

Assistance League of Reno Sparks assistanceleague.org (775) 329-1584

Mission: Assistance League of Reno-Sparks volunteers provide services which benefit individuals in need in our community with emphasis on children, seniors, veterans and victims of abuse.

Pinocchio’s Moms on the Run momsontherun.info (775) 826-8117

Mission: Locals helping locals since 1999, Pinocchio's Moms on the Run provides support for everyday living expenses including (but not limited to) mortgages, rent, food, utilities, car expenses, insurance, and more, to help offset medical expenses and alleviate financial stress of Northern Nevada women diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer.

The Center For Adaptive Riding adaptiveriding.org (775) 329-1839

Mission: The Center for Adaptive Riding, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 2009, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted services

Nevada Youth Empowerment Project nyep.org (775) 747-2073

Mission: Nevada Youth Empowerment Project gives homeless young women (18-24) in the Reno area a chance to reroute their lives through a structured program that provides housing and basic needs, life skills training, opportunities to practice new life skills, and the support and love of a family. 

Eddy House eddyhouse.org (775) 384-1129

Mission: Eddy House creates a safe environment for homeless and at-risk youth to develop the life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence. 

Family Respite Care of Nevada frcnevada.org 775-787-3520

Mission: Family Respite Care of Nevada’s mission is to improve the well-being of families by providing respite care to caregivers who have young or adult children with special needs.

ACCEPT (Access for Community and Cultural Education Programs and Trainings) acceptonline.org (775) 786-5886

Mission: Our mission is to empower underserved individuals and families by providing public health services and resources through community partnerships serving a multicultural population with emphasis on at-risk communities.

ReDirect Youth Outreach & Boxing redirectathletics.com (775) 525-8764

Mission: Our Mission is to help youth of all ages find a healthy outlet for everyday life through mentoring and athletic training.

Awaken awakenjustice.org (775) 393-9183

Mission: Awaken is a faith-based non-profit organization whose mission is to increase awareness and education surrounding the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and to provide housing and restoration for its victims.

Black Wall Street blackwallstreetreno.org (775) 622-3612

Mission: The mission of Black Wall Street is to provide resources and services to black and under-served communities which increase their self-sufficiency and sustainability. At Black Wall Street Reno, we take pride in making history and providing new generations with the support, courage, counseling, and care they need to thrive and better themselves, their families, and their community.

The Karma Box Project karmaboxproject.org 

Our nonprofit organization is committed to improving the lives of homeless individuals by providing them with safe and stable housing, along with the resources and support necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. We strive to empower these individuals to become productive members of society, and to create a community where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. 

She Means Business www.shemeans.biz (916) 830-0387 

Mission: She Means Business wants to grow a strong community for young women and help find business grant funds for young women 16-20 years of age, who not only dream about being in business, but who actually start their businesses. We believe that a woman’s place is in entrepreneurship. She Means Business will provide mentorship and coaching for young women that are serious about turning their dreams into reality.

Reno Bike Project (RBP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community bicycle shop and resource that advocates for a sustainable cycling community through education, collaboration, and accessibility for everyone in the Truckee Meadows.

The Reno Burrito Project rolls and distributes over 500 burritos to the unsheltered community on every other Sunday. Volunteer your time, money, or donate supplies such as hygiene products, clothing, blankets, non-perishable food items, dry rice, beans, ground beef, water bottles, underwear and socks. Any contribution is greatly appreciated and directly supports this vulnerable community.