Stories

There are lots of exciting things happening across Reno in our various programs!

VOA was recognized by U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia as one of the 675 recipients of the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during an award ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor.

After losing her housing, Cindy and her daughter, Meghan, slept on church floors for 6 months.

You have a heart full of love and compassion for people like Randi and that is why she and her children are safe today.

When you believe in your neighbors in need and remind them that they are cared for, miracles happen.

Former foster youth like Crystal are thriving because of you! As a child, Crystal experienced trauma that no child should ever go through...

You show kindness and generosity to so many men and women who bravely served our country but have fallen on hard times. Because of you, they find safety and rest within our programs.

Nick is the Vice Chair for VOA NCNN’s Board. He is an entrepreneur, a business owner, and a successful member of society. He greets everyone with a smile and extends hospitality to anyone who comes in his path. If you met Nick now, you would never know that he once struggled with addiction and homelessness.

If you attended our Shelter from the Storm event in May, you might remember Kimberly. Her journey from living along the river with her son, Joey, and her mother, Juanita to stable housing, sobriety and employment was a team effort.

No one should worry about where they will sleep tonight, let alone someone celebrating their golden years. When we first met Cynthia, she was living with the anxiety and uncertainty that comes from not being able to afford rent and groceries.