Employees or volunteers weren't friendly or helpful. The man stood behind the counter staring at me…read morewith a stone face, no smile or greeting while I brought in bags and boxes of clothes, shoes, kitchenware, books and more. He didn't offer to help or say why he couldn't help. Yes, if he looked out the window, he would have seen that my trunk, back seat and passenger seat were filled to the brim. When I asked for a receipt, he said they have any and wouldn't give me one. A woman came over and gave me the same information. I won't be donating there again.

I decided to donate the winter coat I've had hanging in the closet. I missed all the drives so I…read moredid some homework and decided to come here. What appeals to me is they have a storefront where the needy go in and get what they need. I really like that idea. So I head over to Sparks and the storefront is closed which I knew because the website lists hours. It was a bit confusing finding the donation door. It's around the back through the gate and nestled in a corner between other donation boxes. I rang the bell and when nobody came I opened the door, dropped the coat on the pile and left. They only take clothing and if you go to their website you'll see an extensive list of what they have. I have nothing against the more familiar charities...I just like the way it's set up here

Did you know the youth homeless population is the fastest growing in the nation?…read more As a masters candidate at UNR, Lynette Eddy did, and she saw a need to get ahead of it in our community, starting the Eddy House to help, and today this is one of the most successful in the nation! I had the opportunity to work for the first version of this NPO near the beginning, when they owned a home in NW Reno that provided a safe place for 5-8 young men to live and owned a restaurant in downtown Reno as a work experience for them. I knew the organization was vital then, but it just wasn't the right format for them to deliver their maximum impact. Over the years they learned a lot, and under the leadership of some extremely astute folks, they've grown into the vital community organization I always knew them to be. Starting with the YOU, they helped homeless youth find purpose and footing, access to necessary resources and opportunities to learn academically and about themselves with the support of some great local partners. In the last year they realized their dream of opening a 24 hour drop in center for youth, something so incredibly needed by our community, and they continue to advance their mission from there. Now they need our support more than ever. If you can, consider sharing something with them so they can continue to serve the community.

I called before I went because many of the local charities ask you to make an appointment. They are…read morealso only taking certain items. I've donated here before so am familiar with how they handle security. They do a great job. Thanks for your good work and for the care and concern for everyone.

With the pandemic wreaking havoc worldwide, I am self quarantining and seldom leave home. As we…read moreknow many of our friends, neighbors and relatives are short on finances or have no source of income. I am focusing on nonprofit organizations that are helping those in need. This month the focus was on St Vincent's Dining Hall. They are feeding more people than ever and they need our help. I am a firm believer that in the USA no one should go hungry, unfortunately that is not the case. Next month I will donate to the food bank. Join me in helping those that through no fault of their own are finding themselves homeless, unemployed, and hungry. Support your favorite charity.

I have been coming to St. Vincent's since 2000 to serve food, bus tables, or almost anything needed…read moreto help keep food service rinning smooth. I am grateful to support such a great organization that keeps on giving to those most in need in our Reno community. Happy Thanksgiving!

Spoke with Megan to donate furniture in 6 months when I will move out of the area. She sounded very…read morenice and understanding, I will contact her to schedule a pick up in a few months. Good charity to donate to basically new furniture rather than shipping which is really expensive.

We wanted to donate some household items and small furniture and found Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission…read more Two men arrived for the pick up and could not have been more kind, pleasant or grateful. They were very careful in loading the items. We highly recommend donation to this organization and will definitely look to donate more in the future.

I've been using FOMS for close to 20 yrs now. I regularly take donations into Savers but once in a…read morewhile, I schedule a pick-up directly with FOMS on their website. This time, I had about 6 boxes I needed to donate-the usual items such as clothing, vases, housewares-but I was short on time and the car I use to take in donations because of the larger trunk space was getting serviced so I scheduled a pick-up time on-line and the driver showed up and took all the boxes away. Very helpful and very reliable.

Business Delivers What It Advertises!…read more I so love it when businesses do everything so well that I'm able to write the glowing reviews. This business has the right stuff because its business strategy is to advertise services and to actually provide them, unlike so many businesses I've recently dealt with. * I contacted this business, Friends of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, via their website. Their website is a very user-friendly website and has a lot of useful information. They have their address and telephone number on their website. They responded to me the next business day via telephone. They scheduled a donation pickup, gave me the specifics as to how they want the donations boxed up, they showed up on the scheduled day, and they took all the donations. Friends of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated to eradicating MS and providing resources on living with MS during its research into ending MS. Long separations from family, friends and pets, frequent moves through-out the world, training, late nights in military Service to America, exposure to toxins, and the toll of high, sustained mental and physical demands on an Active-Duty Service member can and does all quickly add up over time. For Veterans, multiple sclerosis "MS" is a presumptive condition, which means that it is presumed that the disability is caused by military Service if diagnosed within a certain time frame. What is the prevalence of multiple sclerosis among Veterans? It has increased in recent years. A 2019 report revealed that the rate of MS among Veterans using the VA Health Care System (VHA) increased from 141 per 100,000 Veterans in 1999 to 262 per 100,000 Veterans which is 0.26% in 2014. Only about 40% of Veterans receive their health care within the VA Health Care System (VHA) so the number of Veterans overall with MS is probably far higher. Either way, 0.036% of the overall population has MS and Veterans with MS are way above that. https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/ms-fitness-challenge/burden-ms-our-military/ Service-connection is given Veterans for disabilities that were not diagnosed on Active Duty, but "presumed" to have begun in (or exacerbated by) Service. For certain select disabilities, if they manifest to a compensable degree (warrants at least a 10% rating) within one year of leaving Active Duty, a Veteran can get Service-connection for them. The one-year presumptive conditions include hypertension, arthritis and diabetes, among several others, all listed in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 38, 3.309. There are also a few disabilities with longer presumptive periods such as MS, which is seven years of leaving Active Duty, which US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to the Veteran a 30% rating. * For example of a business that advertise services and does NOT actually provide them, read Yelp review at https://www.yelp.com/biz/katie-grace-foundation-reno

This Review is for the Bacon, Bourbon & Beer Event…read more Thank you Mike T from Yelp, the Care Chest organization, and to all the vendors & volunteers that made this such a GREAT event. Duplicate review to be posted at Care Chest & Bartley Ranch. Quality/Quantity - I have been to most of the breweries that attended. But it was GREAT to discover so many food businesses. I will be sure to visit them after this event. Also, I discovered so many local spirits and bourbons. Look forward to creating a "local" bar at the house. Atmosphere - Fun event that supports a good cause. So many food, bacon, bourbon, and beer booths. I ate and drank too much!! It was also good to see the regular Yelp attendees. William C (& Grant), we are attending all the same events, should we consider carpooling, LOL?! Some of the activities are: Silent auction, Beer Stein holding (I failed miserably! Might have been drunk by 4pm already...). Plenty of tables and chairs throughout and a huge shaded area near the DJ. Service - Amazing, from the Care Chest Team that greeted us during check in to all the vendors that supported this event. I met and spoke with so many of the founders of businesses here. So impressed that founders of good size companies can take the time to come and support! Thank you again! Price - Yelp invitation, don't forget to tip & donate! Owner Suggestion - Bartley Ranch - Love visiting and hanging out with all the horse owners here. Care Chest - Congrats on all your success since 1990, what a great organization.

This is a review for Bacon, Bourbon, and Brews. I am a big supporter of CareChest, who have helped…read moremy son and I become more accesible and independent here in Reno. I encourage you to support these folks, as personally, they helped us make one of our bathrooms wheelchair friendly. Since I am not getting any younger, I knew that it would be more difficult to assist my son with is personal hygiene needs. Since I myself have some back issues, lifting him into a tub would soon be crossed off of my list. Now I have a roll in shower with grab bars. My son has a shower chair. And I owe it to CareChest through grants and donations from supporters. Great event with foods from Chihuahuas, Fig Tree Catering. Distilled brews from Frey Ranch, The Depot, and many more! Jeff Martinez from Channel 2 News did a great job at MCing, and the music was terrific!

The women's and children's resource center is invaluable for our local community. So many resources…read morethat can benefit anyone during a time of need. The volunteers and staff are very friendly and caring and take the time to answer questions and never judge. This initiative keeps women and children safe and it's exactly what Reno needs.

From what I could tell and by all appearances this helpful center to Women and Children seemed to…read morebe an incredible place. We dropped off about 30 hand made blankets to them so they could disseminate them out to those who need them the most in our community. As we were inside the building I saw 2-3 women come in and get pampers and an additional infant type related supplies at no charge. I was very happy to see there was a place such as this & in this area of town to help what is inevitably the children of our community. I would recommend volunteering here and/or donating whatever you can from your time, talents and goods. As citizens of this wonderful place we call Reno I can't think of a better way than to give back to an organization that is doing their best to support our local women and children!

Recognized as one of the better food pantries in the Reno area. These VOLUNTEERS are always helpful…read moreand friendly. The director, whose name I have forgotten (sorry), always goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure those in need are well cared for. I have photos of the place and the angels who work here. Unfortunately... my phone was recently stolen. I will add photos later! 5***** THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!

They're so friendly. They have milk, bread and eggs most of the time. Enough to get you over the…read more"Food Stamps in a couple days" bridge.