Stories
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A New Home for Morgan
Morgan was living on the river when his camp was cleaned up and he was asked to move. He knew that he had a new opportunity to find a better solution, and he was welcomed into the Nevada Cares Campus.
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Creating Lasting Change through Reno Works
Reno Works is back! After taking a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, 8 participants have begun their journeys of finding independence once again.
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A Bright Smile and a New Start for Michelle
After she lost her housing due to increased rent prices, Michelle and her 3 teenage children had nowhere to go. For months they lived in hotels, all 5 of them squeezing into a single room.
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You Gave Wendy a Home for the Holidays
Wendy escaped an abusive marriage and found herself without a home, you made a way where there seemed to be no way.
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You Saved My Life... Twice. Thank You!
After he left the military, Darryl got by with hustling, dealing drugs and random jobs, until things fell apart and his addiction became all-consuming.
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Better Together: Spreading Holiday Cheer
The holidays are an exciting time for us here at VOA, because it is when the community comes together the most to share love and joy with all their neighbors.
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We Couldn’t Do It Without You
As we close out this year, I wanted to take this opportunity to simply say thank you.
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Better Together: Christmas Joys and Children’s Toys
We are thankful for our partners at Les Schwab and CBS13 for their leadership once again in the annual Toy Drive!
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Healing the Whole Person: ReStart
According to the CDC, the percentage of adults in the United States who experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety was around 41.5% in February of 2021. That number is likely even higher for those who have also experienced homelessness. At VOA, we know that recovery depends on treating the whole person, especially the mind.
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“Once I moved in, it was a total joy.”
Roberta spent most of her life living in a small town with her husband. She raised children, had a full career, and established a loving home. After her children were grown and her husband passed away, though, she found herself alone in her home and feeling isolated.