Back to School Reno Resources and Events

This guide provides a list of resources and upcoming events to help families prepare for the new school year. 

Back-to-School Resources

EmployNV

EmployNV is a regional job board that connects employers with job seekers in Nevada. The site offers employers hiring tools such as resume searching, free job posting, and access to job market trends and applicant management.

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• Phone: 775.284.9600
• Address: 4001 S. Virginia Suite 11, Reno
• Website: https://detr.nv.gov/Page/EmployNV_Business_Hubs_or_Solutions

CrossRoads

CrossRoads is a Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) initiative that provides a tiered supportive housing approach for individuals and families. The program focuses on identifying, intervening, and stabilizing Washoe County residents with complex needs through effective programming, services, community collaboration, and access to a continuum of care.

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• Phone: 775.328.2003
• Address: 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno
• Website: https://www.washoecounty.gov/hsa/adult_services/crossroads/index.php

Food Bank of Northern Nevada

This organization distributes healthy food to children, families, seniors, and other community members in need.

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• Phone: 775.331-3663
• Address: 550 Italy Dr, Sparks
• Website: https://fbnn.org/

Project 150 Reno

Project 150 provides basic needs at their Boutique. Any high school student with a current school ID can shop for free.

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• Phone: 775.203.4755
• Address: 1340 Foster Dr, Reno
• Website: https://www.project150reno.org/

Good Shepherd Clothes Closet

The Clothes Closet welcomes anyone in for a free day of shopping once every 30 days. You just need to provide a form of identification.

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• Phone: 775.348.0605
• Address: 540 Greenbrae Dr, Sparks
• Website: https://www.gsccreno.org/

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada and the St. Vincent’s Programs

This organization assists people of all faiths with food, clothing, shelter, and emergency assistance.

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• Phone: 775.322.7073
• Address: 500 E. 4th St, Reno
• Website: https://ccsnn.org/

The Salvation Army Carson City Corp

Located at 911 E. 2nd Street, this location offers various services including back-to-school supplies, a food pantry, and holiday resources. They are open for community inquiries Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM.

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• Phone: 775.887.9120
• Address: 911 E. 2nd St, Reno
• Website: https://carsoncity.salvationarmy.org/

Community Health Alliance

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• Website: https://www.chanevada.org/services/back-to-school-vaccinations

Biggest Little Therapies This organization provides mobile speech therapy services for children and adults.

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• Phone: 775.250.5445
• Website: https://www.biggestlittletherapies.com/

Quest Counseling & Consulting Inc. Quest Counseling provides services for substance use and prevention, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, codependence, trauma, grief, basic skills, and peer support.

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• Phone: 775.786.6880
• Address: 6110 Plumas St, Reno
• Website: https://www.questreno.com/

The Downing Counseling Clinic The Downing Counseling Clinic is a training center for graduate counseling students. It is part of the CACREP-accredited Counselor Education Program at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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• Phone: 775.682.5515
• Address: 1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno (third floor of the William J. Raggio Building)
• Website: https://www.unr.edu/education/research/centers-and-student-resources/centers/downing-clinic

SafeVoice SafeVoice is an anonymous reporting system for threats to the safety or well-being of students. The program provides students with a safe place to submit tips concerning their own safety or that of others. A fully trained professional team responds 24/7. Tips always remain anonymous.

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• Phone: 1-833-216-SAFE (7233)
• Website: http://safevoicenv.org/

Nevada PEP Nevada PEP offers a wide variety of free services to Nevada families seeking guidance. Their mission is to increase opportunities for home, community, and school success for children with disabilities, their families, and their service providers, through education, encouragement, and empowerment.

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• Phone: 800.216.5188
• Address: 4600 Kietzke Ln # I-202, Reno
• Website: https://nvpep.org/

Communities in Schools of Nevada This is a nonprofit organization that helps underserved students stay in school while building communities that support them.

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• Phone: 775.846.0250
• Address: 560 Mill St Suite 204, Reno
• Website: https://www.cisnevada.org/

Girls on the Run Sierras This program is designed to inspire girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others.

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• Phone: 775.298.0280
• Address: 100 California Ave #210, Reno
• Website: https://www.girlsontherunsierras.org/

Redfield Community Outreach Program (RCOP)

RCOP provides underserved elementary and middle school students in WCSD with greater access to experiential learning opportunities through community partnerships.

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• Website: https://ed-alliance.org/programs-initiatives/redfieldprogram/

Bikers Against Child Abuse

Reno Chapter meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM. Please call for the meeting location.

More Information

• Website: https://bacaworld.org/nevada/reno-chapter/
• Phone: 877.333.3097 Ext. 201

2025 Back to School Events Reno