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Local Service Groups
A feral cat will keep your barn or stable rodent free for the price of daily cat food, and you'll be helping to save a life! Nevada Humane Society has beautiful, healthy, neutered and vaccinated feral cats that are looking for outdoor homes with a barn, shed, or other shelter. If you would like to adopt a barn cat (or several) contact Nevada Humane Society at 775-856-2000 ext. 200.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Vision is a successful mentoring relationship for all children who need and want one, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all. The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact. Donate your clothing and household items by calling 826-2122 or email us at: donation@bbbsnn.org. All donations are tax deductible.
WCSAR, Washoe County Search and Rescue provides search and rescue services for missing persons throughout Washoe county and northern Nevada. The team is on call 24/7 and searches for missing hunters, fishermen. hikers, snowmobilers, children and the elderly. The team utilizes 4x4 vehicles, snowcats and good old fashioned hiking boots. This is an all volunteer team for which there is no fee for our services. Each member provides their own equipment, though the unit provides communication equipment, ropes, avalanche rescue, and sat phones. If you would like to join this great team or make a tax deductible donation, please contact Jeff Powers at 861-3807.
Northern Nevadans in need of medical equipment and emergency prescription assistance turn to C*A*R*E* chest of sierra nevada C*A*R*E* Chest is a local non-profit committed to helping northern nevadans in need with free medical resources, from walkers and wheelchairs to diabetic supplies. Applying for help is easy to do and most people can receive same day assistance. For more information about donating to C*A*R*E* Chest, or to inquire about receiving help, please call 8-2-9- CARE ; that’s 8-2-9-2-2-7-3.
Help break the circle of violence. The Committee to Aid Abused Women needs volunteers to answer it's 24-hour hotline and to help at the Protection Order Advocates Office. Call Trish at 329-4150 for details and to sign up. You CAN make a difference!
If you have 1 hour a week to give to help a child reading below grade-level, please call to become a Read & Succeed Volunteer Tutor. Washoe County School District will give you a free 1.5 hour training session and then assign you to school of your choice. Call Lisa-Marie Lightfoot at 775-851-5655 or E mail llightfoot@washoe.k12.nv.us.
If you wait for an emergency to donate blood, it's too late! Donate blood today! Call 324-6454 in Reno or 887-9111 in Carson City to schedule and appointment.
Inspire kids to learn business and economics through fun, interactive lessons taught right in their classrooms. If you can spare 1 hour per week for 5 wks, become a volunteer teacher for Junior Achievement! Teachers are needed for grades K-12. No experience needed. All lessons and training provided. Please call 323-8084 or go to http://reno.ja.org today!
NewsTalk 780 KOH is a primary partner with The Veteran's Guest House. We do all we can to support the cause and raise the public awareness. The non-profit Veterans Hospital Foundation was established in 1991. Social services at area health facilities may refer a qualified Vet or family members to the Veterans Guest House. A contribution of $25 per night per guest is requested to help defray costs, but no one is refused due to a lack of funds. The Veterans Guest House is not government funded and relies solely on public contributions.
If you would like to help out The Veterans Guest House or are just looking for more information contact Noreen Leary, Executive Director, 775-324-6958
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