Updated: 2:47 PM Walmart is helping to combat hunger in Northern Nevada with a $50,000 donation the local food bank. The gift comes from the company's "Associates Choice" program.

Updated: 9:48 AM Nevada is teaming up with USAA to help military families plan for their children's future. State Treasurer Kate Marshal unveiled Nevada is teaming up with USAA to help military families plan for their children's future.

Updated: 11:07 PM The city of Reno has become the first government in Nevada to publish information online about its employees' salaries.

Updated: 3:18 PM The Nevada Humane Society hosted its annual Duck Race and Festival in Wingfield Park Sunday. Hundreds of people gathered at the park to enjoy an all day festival and of course to watch the ducks race down the Truckee.

Posted: 2:03 PM It pays to change lives. The Volunteers of America Family Shelter and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada have changed hundreds of lives and have set a high bar for the challenge.

Updated: 8:21 PM A new billboard in Reno encourages drivers to donate to non-profit agencies who help families in need and other organizations that benefit the community.

Updated: 9:55 AM Two years ago, Gage Bunsness was diagnosed with type one diabetes. He is now ten years old, and has to test his blood sugar every two hours. If it gets too low, there's a risk Gage could slip into a coma.

Updated: 3:38 PM An 11-year-old Reno girl has won a $1,000 scholarship toward her secondary education.

Posted: 9:46 AM The sixth annual 'A Taste of Reno Tahoe' was held at the Atlantis Sunday evening as a fundraiser for the Reno Rotary Club.

Updated: 11:55 AM A Reno charity has come in second in voting to win a car from Toyota.

Posted: 1:56 PM It’s My Community Store and iFoster support are making back to school better for disadvantaged youths through the The Back to School Project.

Updated: 1:30 AM High Sierra Animal Rescue is a small non-profit animal shelter in Portola, California. This shelter is a true gem located in Plumas County and just about an hour northwest of Reno.

Updated: 7:38 PM After a woman loses everything in a mobile home fire, a local radio station personality steps in to help her get back on her feet.

Updated: 9:56 PM Keia Guia's nine month old son died June 2, 2011 in the care of his baby sitter. She marked the anniversary of his death by opening a center to help others.

Updated: 7:42 PM Russell Lehmann lives in Nevada and hopes anyone living with autism will have a chance to read his book.

Updated: 10:20 AM After living most of her life with diabetes, Paula Dumas of Gardnerville, is in stage 5 renal failure. She needs a kidney transplant. “People die every day on dialysis waiting for organs,” she says.

Posted: 12:00 AM 17 teenagers attended a driving seminar using their own cars that they will be driving.

Posted: 5:26 PM Alice Cooper's bassist, Chuck Garric & Lavish Green "come together" and perform for the night, along with special guests Sil Shoda & Liam Kyle Cahill. Come help support the fight against diabetes and help send a child to diabetes camp!

Updated: 7:09 PM Baby Madeleine has a brain tumor. It is AT/RT (Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor) which is very, very rare. One in three million are diagnosed and survival rate is only 10%. It is generally found only in children under the age of three and once found, it is generally too late.

Updated: 1:47 PM Thanks to the kind heart of a Good Samaritan in downtown Reno, a bright future is now on the horizon for Rio.

Updated: 10:11 AM This is a black tie 3 course delicious dinner a Paris style fashion show with a Silent Auction and door prizes for guests. All the profits will benefit 2 local charities. This is a super marketing event to primarily help 2 charities and promote Reno Talent and businesses! Projected Participants -2 Designers, NV Casting Models and Hair Makeup artists from local businesses all volunteering their time and talent to raise funds for The March of Dimes and The NV Humane Society who need our help desperately.

Updated: 1:25 PM Local charity STEP2 and Montrêux Golf and Country Club invite golfers to step foot on the private course to “Play Like the Pros” on Monday, May 21, 2012 before the Reno-Tahoe Open PGA TOUR.

Updated: 10:12 AM The May Arboretum Society invites local garden lovers to join them for an enjoyable and informative evening in the May Arboretum. The Society’s first annual “Party in the Garden” Arboretum Fundraiser will be held on Saturday evening, June 1, 5:30-8 pm in the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and May Museum, located in Rancho San Rafael Park.

Updated: 10:13 AM Volunteers are needed for the Community Cleanup.

Updated: 10:13 AM The inaugural Dash for Dads event will be held on Fathers Day at the Sparks Marina. It will advocate for early testing and will provide financial assistance to those in treatment.