The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality

Our Work

The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE) is a small 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Reno, Nevada. With our first project RISE and Dine, RISE has served home-cooked meals and distributed clothing to thousands of adults and children living in poverty throughout the year. By fostering a raw, participatory environment, RISE and Dine allows volunteers and donors to connect with people and families in need.

 

People Feeding People

RISE and Dine is coordinated by unpaid volunteer staff who work tirelessly to make home-cooked food for a community in need. Each week, food is cooked in a small home kitchen, transported in personal vehicles, and served to 200 homeless and low-income individuals in downtown Reno.

It is a labor of love, and altogether, volunteer staff spends $10,000 out-of-pocket annually to make the nights a little warmer for others.

Within the last two years, participation in the project has more than doubled in size. In 2013 alone, we coordinated over 500 citizen volunteers and more than 25 organizational volunteers including Western Nevada Supply, Career College of Northern Nevada, Mario’s Portofino, and the Nevada Medicaid Office. In total, our volunteers donated over 1,000 hours serving food to those suffering from hunger.

 

Why Should I Donate?

Your donation is vital to our region and enriches the community in more ways than one. Here’s what you should know about donating to RISE:

 

• A little goes a long way when you donate to RISE. Every $5.00 you give provides a hearty, nutritious meal to fifteen homeless locals in need. How? Because we shop smart, frugally, and resourcefully.

 

• Your money stays local. By cooking locally grown food, shopping at local businesses, and banking with a member-owned credit union, RISE and Dine is a true grassroots-giving project that supports Reno’s economy.

 

• 100% of your contribution supports the RISE and Dine project. What do we mean by that? Not a single cent goes towards anyone’s salary. RISE is run by volunteers. Your donation will contribute to food, cooking/serving supplies, and transportation expenses.

 

 

 

Thank You for Your Support!

 

 

The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the State of Nevada. Your donation may be tax-deductible (pursuant NRS 598).
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Federal Tax ID #: 45-5617917