United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra

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United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra believes that it takes the entire community to make change happen. Your donation to UWNNS may be tax deductible.

By coming together to put our resources to work, we can solve our most pressing issues and create opportunities for a better life for all! United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, incorporated in the state of Nevada, is a local nonprofit organization that engages the community and develops long lasting change to improve peoples’ lives and build stronger communities in northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin. By partnering with businesses, individuals, government and other nonprofits we’re able to monitor the needs of our community and respond quickly as issues or opportunities arise. As a convener, collaborator, funder and leader in addressing health and human service issues, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra fulfills a unique role in making our community a better place. And thanks to the generous support of individuals and business throughout our region, we’re helping to improve lives every day. Our Mission: What we seek to achieve

'We link the community's will and resources to improve lives.'

Our Vision: Why we exist

'Working together to build a better community.'

Tickets for Accentuate the Positive close tomorrow! Don't miss out!
09/16/2026

Tickets for Accentuate the Positive close tomorrow! Don't miss out!

Accentuate the Positive wouldn’t be possible without the partners who believe in celebrating what’s working in our community. 💛

A special thank you to United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, our 2026 Accentuate the Positive Title Sponsor! ⭐

United Way brings people, organizations, and resources together to create lasting change across our region. Through investments in early childhood education and literacy, workforce development, emergency assistance, and other community solutions, their work helps individuals and families thrive while strengthening Northern Nevada.

We’re grateful for their support in making this year’s event possible and helping us recognize the people and organizations making a positive impact across the Truckee Meadows.

Join us on September 23 as we Accentuate the Positive together!

🎟️ Tickets: [LINK] https://secure.qgiv.com/for/truckeemeadowstomorrow/event/accentuatethepositive/

Thank you to Chief of Staff Mark Lloyd for leading our new members in their AmeriCorps pledge.We are excited for anothe...
09/16/2026

Thank you to Chief of Staff Mark Lloyd for leading our new members in their AmeriCorps pledge.

We are excited for another year of United Readers and thrilled to launch United Pathways, our youth mental health program, throughout the region!

We’ll be sharing more about some exciting changes to our programs next week, so stay tuned!

09/16/2026
Incredible work done by our friends in the community to help assess the needs of our community!
09/16/2026

Incredible work done by our friends in the community to help assess the needs of our community!

Renown Health and Northern Nevada Public Health announced the 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment, a biannual review of Washoe County's key health needs, strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Today we pause to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001.
09/11/2026

Today we pause to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001.

09/11/2026

Accentuate the Positive wouldn’t be possible without the partners who believe in celebrating what’s working in our community. 💛

A special thank you to United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, our 2026 Accentuate the Positive Title Sponsor! ⭐

United Way brings people, organizations, and resources together to create lasting change across our region. Through investments in early childhood education and literacy, workforce development, emergency assistance, and other community solutions, their work helps individuals and families thrive while strengthening Northern Nevada.

We’re grateful for their support in making this year’s event possible and helping us recognize the people and organizations making a positive impact across the Truckee Meadows.

Join us on September 23 as we Accentuate the Positive together!

🎟️ Tickets: [LINK] https://secure.qgiv.com/for/truckeemeadowstomorrow/event/accentuatethepositive/

09/09/2026
WE’VE MOVED! And we can’t wait to share our new space with you!United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is excited t...
09/08/2026

WE’VE MOVED! And we can’t wait to share our new space with you!

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is excited to invite you to the first Open House in our new home!

Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 4001 S Virginia St., Suite H, Reno, NV 89502

Come see our new space, mingle with some of our partners, and celebrate this exciting new chapter with us!

Let us know you’re coming:
uwnns.org/openhouse

Address

639 Isbell Road, Ste 460
Reno, NV
89509

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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