The Reno Initiative

The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality. Providing equal access to shelter, knowledge, and opportunity through the use of shared resources and mutual aid.

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This is the last year that RISE will be the benefiting non-profit of this amazing event and we are grateful to have your support now more than ever. Your contribution will literally save lives this upcoming year!... https://t.co/ShSOiqTMSo

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Nights like these caused devastating frostbite in 2017. We need a church, community center, or school to act now. The shelters are full, the shelter hallways are full, even the shelter staircases are full.... https://t.co/nsklGrc7L3

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At this point they only have four December nights where more volunteers are needed at the Winter Shelter Tent.

December 9, 16, 26, & 27
if there are individuals interested in helping, please encourage them to... https://t.co/tWkvjCITwp

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"To date, Sparks has not contributed financially to the emergency shelter and will not have an answer as to how much it will contribute until early December...

Sparks�� approach to homelessness has been criticized... https://t.co/wYHWUfjeTF

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Recruit friends to volunteer with you at the
City of Reno Shelter Tent
Nov. 16, 2018 to Mar. 31, 2019

This nightly service gives people a safe, warm place to sleep and has upgraded beds from last year.... https://t.co/zst37sMoHB

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Training Video

Recruit a group and volunteer at the City of Reno Homeless Shelter Tent - opens Nov. 16, 2018 and closes Mar. 31, 2019

This nightly service gives people a safe, warm place to sleep and has been upgraded from last year.

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As of this event page creation, there are still 8 nights in Nov and 22 in Dec that need volunteers. This shelter keeps people safe from the bitter cold and helps connect them with services. The duties are simple... https://t.co/K5IgNKrq3W

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"We’ll wait and watch as the weeks go by, waiting for the plans for the Fountain District to be released, so people can comment on how unaffordable it looks. That’s the collective opinion of my readers and page followers... https://t.co/0MEM4fGgOF

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Join us for a night of creativity and expression through the arts this upcoming Sunday at 5pm. The event will feature members of VOICE sharing their written works about their experiences outside, as well as the 2D... https://t.co/8nZN1u5oxX

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“They came through with … dump trucks and basically threw away important stuff,” he explained. “I was saving up trying to get us off the river. I’m a mechanic, and I had to save up... https://t.co/D5JRyoM8bP

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I posted a new video to Facebook https://t.co/2yXoCsQQhQ

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Our second annual fundraiser is about to begin. Join us at the Atlantis to have a good time. — at A Toast and Taste of Summer 2018 https://t.co/o2d0XSuRIZ

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Today is the last day to pre-order your tickets for A Toast and Taste of Summer! Looking forward to seeing you there! https://t.co/VYKWfUWvTs

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We are less than 4 weeks away from A Toast and Taste of Summer! Get your tickets today and enjoy great company, fine wines, and gourmet cuisine. All proceeds will benefit our houseless neighbors in our small... https://t.co/8GOPIPSeOt

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We are less than 4 weeks away from A Toast and Taste of Summer! Get your tickets today and enjoy great company, fine wines, and gourmet cuisine. All proceeds will benefit our houseless neighbors in our small... https://t.co/FnDfLKO5HP

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We applaud the City of Reno Government's decision to move forward this this project and thank our friends from the Community Foundation of Western Nevada and Volunteers of America Northern... https://t.co/8eeKqnkCHN

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Thank you to everyone who came to the Housing Training Workshop tonight.

The next one will be after A Toast and Taste of Summer but feel free to message if you want to get involved and volunteer sooner. These are... https://t.co/kXv5iAERl8

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The housing volunteer workshop is tomorrow. Housing Training RSVP below. https://t.co/hj2N67yF7X

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"There were 1,119 living on Reno’s streets in January — or more than twice the number of permanent housing units... https://t.co/oxqyhY6Hx0