The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality

The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality RISE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing equal access to shelter, knowledge, and opportunity

RISE is a nonprofit organization based in Reno, Nevada, committed to serving our most vulnerable neighbors with dignity, compassion, and equity. Founded in 2012 as a grassroots effort to meet the immediate needs of the unsheltered community, RISE has grown into a trusted partner in recovery, housing, and social services throughout Washoe County. We believe that every person—regardless of their pas

t or current circumstances—is capable of growth, healing, and contributing to their community. Our p*er-led programs are designed to create pathways to stability through recovery-supportive housing, workforce development, emergency shelter, and outreach services. Many members of our team bring lived experience to their roles, making our approach deeply personal and profoundly effective. At RISE, we don’t just meet people where they are—we walk alongside them, every step of the way.

We’re deeply grateful for the trust our partners, colleagues, and community members have placed in us and look forward t...
03/11/2026

We’re deeply grateful for the trust our partners, colleagues, and community members have placed in us and look forward to continuing this work together!

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We’re so excited to have received the Reno Aces Foundation grant in support of our Families CrossRoads program! These fu...
03/09/2026

We’re so excited to have received the Reno Aces Foundation grant in support of our Families CrossRoads program! These funds go directly to supporting the parents and children in our program through the purchase of supplies such as new car seats, boosters, apartment unit upgrades, and family meal supplies 🤍 thank you for having us at Fan Fest this weekend and for choosing us to receive these funds ! We’re so excited to keep collaborating!

This Giving Tuesday, you can make a life-changing impact in three simple ways:🧡 Purchase an item from our Amazon Wishlis...
12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, you can make a life-changing impact in three simple ways:
🧡 Purchase an item from our Amazon Wishlist (link in bio)
💙 Give directly to support our programs (link also in bio)
💛 Donate needed items for our shelter and families (DM us!)

Your support helps keep our Good Neighbors Warming Shelter open for neighbors with nowhere else to go and strengthens our CrossRoads Families program, where parents in recovery can heal without being separated from their children.

Together, we prevent family separation, break cycles of trauma, and offer warmth, safety, and hope.

Give today. Healing is stronger together.

THANK YOU  for hosting RISE at this month’s Drag Bingo fundraiser!! We raised $1,100 for our CrossRoads Families program...
11/18/2025

THANK YOU for hosting RISE at this month’s Drag Bingo fundraiser!! We raised $1,100 for our CrossRoads Families program, meaning that your donations will help keep our families fed and given all the basic living supplies they need: toiletries, baby and children supplies, clothing, cleaning supplies, school supplies, etc.

And huge shout out to .coxx.x for making all of us almost p*e ourselves from laughing so hard. You’re both brilliant and amazing ✨✨✨

We’ll be at  Sat & Sun! We’ll have a raffle goin’, $1/ticket and one big basket of goodies as the grand prize. First 15 ...
11/13/2025

We’ll be at Sat & Sun! We’ll have a raffle goin’, $1/ticket and one big basket of goodies as the grand prize. First 15 people to buy 10 tickets or more get a voucher for a FREE In & Out burger and/or a voucher for FREE frozen yogurt 🍔🍦 proceeds go to supporting our street outreach program for the winter season. Come support local vendors and musicians!

06/02/2025

We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Washoe County Human Services Agency and the WOARF Community Reinvestment Team to launch CrossRoads Families! Drawing from our experience operating the OUR Place Family Homes, the Women and Children’s CrossRoads program, and the Men’s CrossRoads program, we’re excited to provide comprehensive, recovery-supportive services that keep families together. We believe this approach will greatly enhance their chances of achieving lasting health, stability, and happiness.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our partners and the community members whose support helped make this vision a reality!

Thank you to our incredible partners at I Got You for your unwavering support and dedication to serving our community’s ...
05/06/2025

Thank you to our incredible partners at I Got You for your unwavering support and dedication to serving our community’s most vulnerable families. Your generosity is creating a lasting impact that will be felt for years to come.

We’re excited to share more soon about the launch of the new CrossRoads Families program—stay tuned!

We are so proud to have provided 51 boxes of brand new furniture to The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality for their new Family CrossRoads Program!

The RISE team came to pick up Friday and they were all in! (And so much fun!)

When organizations work together, everyone benefits!

We’re incredibly proud of Bonnie and the meaningful partnership we’ve built with the City of Reno Government. This colla...
03/26/2025

We’re incredibly proud of Bonnie and the meaningful partnership we’ve built with the City of Reno Government. This collaboration stands as a testament to what’s possible when compassion is combined with true community stewardship. Together, we’re not only meeting the urgent needs of our unsheltered neighbors and the broader community, but also laying the foundation for long-term, sustainable solutions that promote stability, dignity, and hope. These efforts bring real change to people’s lives and serve as a beacon of hope, showing what’s possible when a community unites around care, resilience, and forward-thinking solutions.

2 News Nevada is partnering with the City of Reno this week to present stories that highlight the city's homelessness initiatives and the individuals they assist.

Thank you to the generous donors who keep The Boutique at Our Place so well stocked. Right now, we are desperate for pan...
01/24/2025

Thank you to the generous donors who keep The Boutique at Our Place so well stocked. Right now, we are desperate for pants in all sizes and we have a few guests requesting backpacks and duffel bags. Please reach out if you are able to help!

Our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/clleg7i

Its such a privilege and honor to stand alongside so many dedicated public servants. Your commitment to our most vulnera...
01/22/2025

Its such a privilege and honor to stand alongside so many dedicated public servants. Your commitment to our most vulnerable neighbors does not go unnoticed and we grateful. Thank you!

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955 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV
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