Deanna Hover and her 15-month-old son Atticus graduated from the Volunteers of America’s ReStart program earlier this year after experiencing homelessness together. She will speak at an event for the organization this week.
The program has changed the lives of 95 participants to date, helping individuals back on their feet and into the workforce.
The Third Annual Golden Tampon Drive is today at 10 a.m. and will last until June 1, 2019. All feminine hygiene products collected during the Tampon Drive will be donated to Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada (VOA). VOA will distribute donated items to clients of all programs including its resource center and shelter for women experiencing homelessness. All tampon and feminine hygiene product donations can be ordered through Amazo...
At the event Tuesday morning, a few whose lives have changed because of the nonprofit organization, shared their stories.
President Donald Trump's administration is announcing $2 billion in grants for local agencies seeking to help the homeless.
A little more than two years ago, Washoe County, Reno and Sparks along with several non-profits, collaborated on a system called Clarity Cards to help serve those who are homeless or living in poverty.
The tents seen alongside the freeway in Reno provide little protection from the cold, but for some of northern Nevada’s residents, the streets are home.
Yesterday was Giving Tuesday, a global campaign that encourages donations to the non-profit of your choice during the holidays. We checked in with a few local charities to see how much money was raised.
With triple digit temperatures this week, Volunteers of America is working to make sure the homeless population can stay cool.
A new location is in the works for a homeless overflow shelter after vandalism at the previous building caused it to close.
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