homelessness

Local elected officials say they’re not a part of the “Nevada Cares Challenge,” an awareness action launched by Reno Hearts You to draw attention to issues of homelessness.

Approaching people to ask if I could photograph them was at first a little daunting, but I soon learned that most people were glad to be seen.

The Nevada Cares Campus’ opening is being delayed again. Delivery of restrooms, showers and lockers were cited as a reason for the delay, City Manager Doug Thornley said last week during the community homeless advisory board meeting.

After acknowledging Nevada’s summary eviction process has resulted in tenants quickly being locked out of their homes, an issue legal groups say was exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic, lawmakers converted legislation to eliminate the practice into an interim study.

The Reno City Council today spent considerable time discussing the state of homeless services in the region, and council members said they want to see change.

Homeless women and families with pets can keep their animals with them at Our Place shelter thanks to a new partnership.

Sparks Police Officer Damon O’Connell today said homeless people who have been camping at Gateway Park are being asked to leave by tomorrow so the city can clean up the park.

More than 100 homeless people were able to get a reprieve from freezing temperatures and the snowstorms of last week.

City of Reno officials said shelter space is available for people experiencing homelessness during anticipated extreme cold and snow.

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