Reno Firefighters Seek Donations For Homeless Veterans
Source: City of Reno
Apr 5, 2008 - 4:12:40 PM
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Reno firefighters are working to help homeless veterans have something to eat, personal hygiene items and clothing, but most importantly, to let them know that someone cares.
Reno Firefighters Union Local 731 has already contributed $500.00 to Project Rub-a-Dub-Dub, is gathering donations from its firefighter membership, and has organized collection points at various Reno Fire stations to join with the public in gathering items to present to homeless veterans to help them and give them a little hope.
Reno firefighters are asking Reno area residents to check their closets for new or used items in good condition, and to make a little extra purchase at their local fast-food restaurant or grocery store to collect the following:
• Blankets.
• Backpacks, which will be filled with the items and given to homeless veterans.
• Gift Cards of $5.00 from fast-foot restaurants
• Food items, such as bottled water, Crystal Lite, cereal bars and other “no-cook,” easy-open foods to provide a healthy snack they can eat when they might not have anything else.
• Travel/trial-sized personal hygiene items including combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, soap, shampoo, wet wipes, lotion, sunscreen, Chapstick, washcloths, shaving kits for men and women.
• Clothing, such as t-shirts, underwear and socks.
• Pet products, because many homeless veterans have companion animals, such as dogs.
• Cards of support, to let these veterans know they have our support and that their sacrifices will not be forgotten.
Donated items can be dropped off at any Reno Fire station between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily through May 2:
• Fire Station No. 1, 200 Evans Avenue
• Fire Station No. 2, 2500 Sutro Street
• Fire Station No. 3, 530 West Moana Lane
• Fire Station No. 4, 1096 Ralston street
• Fire Station No. 5, 1500 Mayberry Drive
• Fire Station No. 6, 3970 Mira Loma Drive,
• Fire Station No. 7, 3050 Skyline Boulevard
• Fire Station No. 8, 3600 Kings Row
• Fire Station No. 9, 14005 Mt. Vida Street
• Fire Station No. 10, 6250 North Virginia Street
• Fire Station No. 11, 7105 Mae Anne Avenue
• Fire Station No. 13, 10675 Silver Lake Road
• Fire Station No. 14, 12300 Old Virginia Road
• Fire Station No. 15, 110 Quartz Lane
• Fire Station No. 16, 1240 Eastlake Boulevard
• Fire Station No.17, 500 Rockwell Drive
• Fire Station No. 18, 3680 Diamond Peak Drive
• Fire Station No. 19, 2015 Hawk Meadow Trail
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