Joint Statement: Regional Homeless Services In Reno

Press release from the City of Reno:

June 4, 2021

Regional partners, the City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County, are releasing the following statement regarding our unsheltered population and associated services.

The Nevada Cares Campus (NCC) is the region’s new shelter. It provides case management services and opportunities to sleep, eat, rest, and shower for men, women, and couples. It also provides space for pets. Since opening on May 17, 2021, the daily number of individuals served has increased to 531. All who seek shelter at NCC are allowed to stay. It is a “low barrier” shelter. No one is turned away.

The regional partners are committed to:

• ensuring the well-being of all citizens in the region;
• public safety;
• accessible public spaces;
• mitigating public hazards; and
• maintaining the Truckee River’s health.

This is just the beginning of a long-term strategy rooted in permanent solutions, aligned with the region’s Built for Zero initiative. This region is full of kind, caring, and helpful people and organizations. We encourage your continued legal efforts to assist our unsheltered populations.

Information on additional local organizations and resources is available below:

• Our Place
• Crossroads
• Volunteers of America (VOA)
• Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE)
• The EDDY House
• Village on Sage Street
• Hope Springs
• Karma Box Project
• Reno Housing Authority

Information about the NCC and other related issues is available at Reno.gov/Homelessness. This information is updated every business day.

This press release was produced by the City of Reno. The views expressed are the author's own.