You can help less fortunate in our community by donating your new or gently used coats and luggage this week at NV Energy in Reno.
NV Energy is hosting the Energize Compassion Coat and Luggage drive, benefiting Washoe Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Good Shepherd Clothes Closet.
NV Energy invites the community to drop-off new or gently used coats and luggage at the NV Energy office, located at 6100 Neil Rd., Reno, between Monday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants can drive through the roundabout in front of the main NV Energy entrance. Volunteers will be there to assist donors. The Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet needs coats of all sizes for men, women and children, however is most in need of heavy coats for men. The Washoe CASA Foundation needs luggage for children of all age, which will help the children move at a moment notice.
“The Energize Compassion Coat and Luggage drive helps fulfill an unmet need in the community,” said Katie Nannini, Community Outreach Manager for NV Energy. “NV Energy and its employees are passionate about helping the community and raising awareness about vital community organizations such as CASA and the Good Shepherd’s Closet.”
The Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet is a community based non-profit organization that works with nearly 170 referring agencies throughout northern Nevada to provide vouchers to those in need. Clients with vouchers are given the opportunity to “shop” once every 30 days and are never charged for any items.
The Washoe CASA Foundation provides volunteer training as well as support for the over 900 abused and neglected children currently in the Washoe County CASA program. These children face multiple relocations to unfamiliar homes.
For additional information, contact NV Energy at 775-834-4444.
(NV Energy contributed to this report.)
