For 26 years,
the Reno Rodeo
Foundation has been making a
difference to children and families
in Northern Nevada. Started as a
private foundation in 1986 with the sole
purpose of distributing the proceeds
from the annual Reno Rodeo through
scholarships and community grants,
the Reno Rodeo Foundation is now a
501 (c) (3) public charity offering
a much broader range of support to
those in need in our community.
The Reno Rodeo Foundation . .
.
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Provided $50,000 in merit-based
scholarships to students from
rural Nevada to attend the
University of Nevada, Reno for
the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
semesters.
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Distributed over $100,000 to
community organizations who
offer direct services to
children and families with
extraordinary needs in our
community.
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Facilitated a highly-successful
Denim Drive to provide new
jeans, new socks and new
underwear to children
and teens who have been rescued
from abusive homes. The
Reno Rodeo Denim Drive serves
youth in 8 Northern Nevada
counties.
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Developed and launched a life
and career coaching program for
aging-out foster youth
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Recognized a Rodeo Wish
recipient
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Partnered with the Reno Rodeo
Association to develop and
implement a new literacy program
for first grade students in
Washoe County - the Reno Rodeo
Reading Roundup.
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Participated in dozens of
community events through our
“Team 355” partnership with the
Reno Rodeo Association.
The
Reno Rodeo Foundation is the
heart of the Reno Rodeo and we
are always looking for new friends.
Whether you want to volunteer or
offer support in other ways, we
would love to have you join us as we
reach out to those in need.
If
you're interested in volunteering
with the Foundation or with the Reno
Rodeo, please complete and submit a
Wrangler Application
or contact us at
info@renorodeofoundation.org to
be added to our volunteer list.
We also
hope you'll show your support by
selecting the
Rodeo State Charitable
License Plate for your vehicle and
by bringing your friends and family
to the
2012 Reno Rodeo, June 14 –
23.
The
Reno Rodeo is more than just 10 days
of world-class entertainment in
June, it is an event that provides
behind-the-scenes support to
thousands of children and families
each year.
Thanks
for visiting and we'll see you at
the Rodeo! |
