Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet | 30 Years of Free Clothing & Nevada Day Dinner
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For 30 years, Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet has been making a difference in Northern Nevada by providing FREE clothing, shoes, and essential items to individuals and families in need. Now, the nonprofit is celebrating three decades of community service while expanding its outreach and preparing for its annual Nevada Day Dinner fundraiser!
On 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns welcomes Dave McLaughlin and Michael Cox, Mobile Micro Closet Manager, from Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet to discuss the organization's 30th anniversary, growing community needs, and innovative programs bringing free clothing directly to underserved populations throughout Northern Nevada.
Discover how Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet distributed an estimated $1.4 million worth of free clothing last year, how its Mobile Micro Closet Project is helping overcome transportation barriers, and how the upcoming Nevada Day Dinner at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa will support the nonprofit's continued mission.
🚨 Segment Highlights:
👕 Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: Celebrating 30 Years
• Providing free clothing to Northern Nevada families since 1996
• Distributing approximately $1.4 million in clothing last year
• Supporting individuals experiencing financial hardship
🚐 Mobile Micro Closet Project
• Bringing free clothing directly to underserved communities
• Helping individuals facing transportation barriers
• Expanding outreach through a retrofitted shuttle bus
🏫 Supporting Youth & Rural Communities
• Partnering with Eddie House and local high schools
• Expanding access to clothing in Fallon, Fernley, and beyond
• Helping individuals prepare for jobs and fresh starts
❤️ Growing Community Needs
• Serving families and individuals experiencing homelessness
• Addressing rising demand for free clothing and essentials
• Keeping donated clothing in use instead of landfills
🎉 Nevada Day Dinner: 30th Anniversary Celebration
• Friday, October 30, 2026, at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
• Fundraising to sustain free clothing programs and outreach
• Supporting the organization's next chapter of community service
🤝 How You Can Support Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet
• Donate clothing, shoes, blankets, and toiletries
• Support the nonprofit through donations and fundraising
• Help approximately 40 volunteers continue serving the community
🌐 Learn More About Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet:
Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet provides free clothing and essential items to individuals and families throughout Northern Nevada.
📍 Main Location:
540 Greenbrae Drive
Sparks, Nevada
🎟️ NEVADA DAY DINNER 2026
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 Atlantis Casino Resort Spa | Reno, Nevada
Celebrate 30 years of giving with dinner, live music, a silent auction, and raffle while supporting free clothing programs.
🎟️ Tickets: $120 per person
🎟️ Table of 8: $800
👉 BUY TICKETS: https://gsccreno.org/nv
❤️ Support the Mission:
Donate clothing, shoes, blankets, toiletries, or make a financial contribution to help Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet continue serving Northern Nevada.
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