Our community is growing stronger each time we share resources and participate in direct action. Below, you will find several links, videos, articles, and donation drive fliers that have been circulated since our inception. Enjoy!
Nonprofit Notes: RISE invites you to dinner
Reno Gazette Journal
Every Saturday, The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality hosts a community potluck in the parking lot of the Community Assistance Center. Read More
Jounda Strong: The Time and Courage to Create Daisies
Our Town Reno
When Jounda Strong finds out art she’s been preparing for an upcoming invitational show needs to be about “Panic!”, a directive theme she forgot about, she knows how to rebound. She’s been through … Read More
Waldorf Students Helping the Homeless – Nevada Sage Waldorf School
Nevada Sage Waldorf Students
Waldorf Students Helping the Homeless by Britney Murkovich (Zoe’s mom) You can’t fake these smiles! Ms. Barber’s grades 3/4 class was once again honored to cook for and serve meals to our homeless neighbors through RISE (Reno Initiative for Shelter Equality) this past Saturday, May 21. The children helped feed over 200 people! WOW! RISE is a … Read More
HUD Grants To City Address Affordable Housing
This is Reno
Federal grants for housing will provide an additional 387 affordable housing rental units to the area and will help operate the homeless center. Read More
Ben Castro and RISE: Helping Volunteers Help the Houseless
Our Town Reno
This past Saturday, the sun broke through days of steady rain, as volunteers and organizations served healthy, home cooked food to hundreds of people in need in the Reno community Read More
Depoali Donation Day Flyer.pdf
Depoali Middle School
Leadership students will sort through your donations and get them to a local organization that could use them. Read More
Homeless to be active in 4th Street celebration
KOLO News Now 8
The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE) will host their dinner during the celebration. Read More
The PLANista – April 2016
Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada
The PLANista – April 2016 See what’s been happening at PLAN We Need Nine Stacey Shinn from PLAN, Annette Magnus from BattleBorn Progress and Assemblyman Elliot Anderson represented Nevada in Washington DC on April 5th for a day of action on #WeNeedNine. Representatives from nine states traveled to t… Read More
Reno Initiative of Shelter and Equality History
Reno Sparks Neighborhoods
Since July, 2012 RISE has been a hands-on giving project that we believe mirrors the true spirit of Reno. Three Saturdays a month, our team invites volunteers throughout the community to cook their favorite recipes, and together we serve dinner and distribute clothing to hundreds of locals without a home. Read More
ASUN Spotlight- RISE – ASUN
Associated Students of the University of Nevada
Looking for an opportunity to be actively involved in the welfare of our community and help those in need? RISE might be the match for you. The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE), is a nonprofit organization right here in Reno, who are acting to cultivate a greater sense of dignity and humility in… Read More
Reno homeless count finds 59 youth living on the streets
Reno Gazette Journal
Nevada Youth Empowerment Project counted the number of homeless youth Jan. 28. Read More
Streetsmart 4 Youth
Community Foundation of Western Nevada
To support charities assisting at-risk youth and increase public awareness of youth homelessness, the Community Foundation created Streetsmart 4 Youth, a dynamic fundraising campaign with over 30 local restaurants. Streetsmart 4 Youth 2015 raised $14,196.06! Streetsmart 4 Youth will run throughout O… Read More
Rise & Dine turns four – 15 Minutes – Opinions
Reno News and Review
Local non-profit RISE is coming up on four years of service in the Reno community. Read More
2015 KOLOCares Pillars Partners Announced
KOLO News Now 8
Six northern Nevada non-profit organizations were selected as Pillar Partners of KOLO-TV’s community-enriching KOLOCares initiative. Read More
RISE Feeds 300 Homeless
KOLO News Now 8
The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality, known as RISE, fed more than 300 homeless people Saturday. Read More
Streetsmart 4 Youth Raises Money for Homeless Through Today
KOLO News Now 8
Dozens of local restaurants are joining together to raise money for our area’s homeless youth. Read More
Reno City Council’s Treatment of the Homeless Generates Criticism
Jose Olivares
(Originally written on Nov. 2, 2015. Part of a longer piece on gentrification and homeless people in Reno. Stay tuned fo… Read More
Amplify Relations adopts RISE as its holiday charity
Amplify Relations
This holiday season Amplify Relations is adopting the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE) as its holiday charity. RISE, a 501(c)(3), is a volunteer-only organization that works to care … Read More
Lisa Ann Ruggiero – Obituary
Legacy com
Reno resident, Lisa Ann (Kuhn) Ruggiero, 52, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Renown Hospital, Reno, Nevada. She was born on October 26, 1962 in Norfolk, Virginia to Richard and Teresa (Dorman) Kuhn. Read More
31 local restaurants help homeless youth in Washoe county
News 4
There are 3,550 homeless youth in Washoe County, according to district officials and you can help them by simply dining out in October and November. Read More
UNR Students Give up Last Saturday to Give Back
KOLO News Now 8
Many University of Nevada, Reno students are taking advantage of their last weekend of summer vacation, but instead of heading to the lake or barbecuing with friends, one group of students spent Saturday giving back. Read More
RISE Brings Homeless and Community Together with Food
KOLO News Now 8
RISE is group that makes home cooked meals for the homeless three times a week. RISE is also a KOLO Cares pillar partner. Read More
Six Reno Businesses Now Accepting Cyberspace Money
KOLO News Now 8
It’s a currency that was designed for use online, but now bitcoin has gone mainstream. Read More
How bitcoin is affecting Reno businesses
Reno Gazette Journal
Businesses like Red Rock Bar are taking advantage of accepting bitcoin to attract more customers, increase revenue, and significantly change how consumers see money and finance. Read More
PSA Today with RISE
PSA Today
Ben, Katie and I also talk about how they would improve the way our community handles poverty Read More
Today with RISE | PSA Today for Wilks Broadcast Group in Reno
PSA Today
In the first half of this episode of PSA Today, I meet the lovely Katie Colling, Vice President of RISE Read More
Local Initiative Growing Food for the Homeless
KOLO News Now 8
Hundreds of homeless men and women in the area will go to bed most nights without shelter, and often without dinner. One local man is trying to change that. Read More
HCYA Supporters | Help Homeless Children and Youth Now!
help homeless kids now.org
418 organizations committed to securing a bright future for children and youth endorse the Homeless Children and Youth Act (HCYA). The HYCA would amend the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s definition of homelessness to include children and youth who are verified as homeless by othe… Read More
In Reno, Hardship Brings A Commmunity Together
Jessica Reeder and Natalie Minor
When the United States economy crashed in 2008, it brought many Renoites down with it. In 2010, one in 16 homes went into foreclosure, and unemployment has hovered around 12 percent since the recession hit. Read More