On Saturday, Organizing for America- Nevada launched its “Serve Nevada” program with community service events across the Silver State.
In Carson City, Reno, and Sparks, staff and volunteers collected over 500 jackets, blankets, hats, mittens, and sweaters for the less fortunate. OFA-NV, in conjunction with Capital City Democrats of Carson City, collected warm articles of clothing for the Good Shepherd Clothes Closet, Rural Center for Independent Living, and Do Drop In. These outstanding volunteers are helping keep Nevadans warm for the winter.
At Double Diamond Elementary School in Reno, volunteers re-painted the ground arrows to ensure that directional arrows are bright and visible to improve safety for students.
Homeless and needy families in Reno and Sparks will enjoy turkey with traditional holiday side dishes this season. OFA collected over 800 lbs of food and helped purchase turkeys for Evelyn Mount's Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner.
Volunteers for the Henderson Health Care Canvass went door to door to collect urgently needed goods, including water, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to benefit The Shade Tree Shelter. These goods would help support women, children, and pets in crisis who turn to Shade Tree Shelter for help. Not far away, in Las Vegas, the Canvass and Call for a Cause helped educate Nevadans about health insurance reform while highlighting domestic violence and breast cancer awareness.
OFA – NV thanks the many Nevadan’s who helped organize or participate in a service event. Your generous support is helping make the Silver State a better place. To get involved in the next community service event email us at: OFANevada@dnc.org.
