Updated: 5:09 PM Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful reminds residents of the greater Reno-Sparks area to recycle Christmas Trees before 4:30 p.m. this coming Monday, January 16th.

Updated: 12:19 PM Atlantis Casino Resort Spa will host a film screening of an exhilarating documentary about an elite group of skiers who scale the world’s highest mountain.

Updated: 1:05 PM A Reno woman is hoping to open up a food pantry that will turn away no one in need. Darlene Fox says she started Angels in the Community because of her own personal experience with state and community organizations designed to help those in need.

Updated: 2:35 PM Nevada Humane Society Congratulates First 2012 Pet Adoptions.

Posted: 4:59 PM Receive 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January 2012.

Updated: 2:22 PM Three area schools to be awarded $10,000 for facility upgrades.

Updated: 4:46 PM Northern Nevada's premier fundraiser takes place Feb. 25 at the Boys & Girls Club.

Posted: 12:08 PM The annual AT&T Real Yellow Pages "Project ReDirectory" phone book recycling program runs through January 22nd 2012. Here is a list of drop off locations.

Updated: 10:39 AM Stewie is the world's longest domestic cat. A certified therapy cat that often gives to his community via his visits to care facilities and helping with adoption events at the Nevada Humane Society. Stewie can now use your help.

Posted: 4:42 PM Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful announces the 21st annual Christmas Tree Recycling campaign for residents of the greater Reno-Sparks area – with a twist.

Updated: 12:23 AM Paramedic Will Goodrich, an American Medflight flight paramedic, was personally involved in the care and air transportation of the Portola fire victims on December 21, 2011.

Updated: 4:28 PM The Salvation Army and St. Vincents is making sure no one is without a holiday meal this weekend.

Updated: 5:46 PM There is no place like Home for the Holidays and Nevada Humane Society has found homes for 867 pets since it launched its Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive on November.

Updated: 9:27 PM The family of a father and husband wrote into KOLO 8 News Now and pleads for help from the community. This is his story:

Updated: 6:53 PM Each year, The Children’s Cabinet collects the names of families in need—and then, other families, companies, or charity groups adopt those families and fulfill a wish list. This year the Children’s Cabinet helped 190 families—nearly 40 more than average.

Updated: 6:14 AM Volunteers are getting "Locomotive 25" ready for the 23rd Annual Santa Train in Carson City.

Updated: 9:02 AM The Caughlin fire happened almost a month ago, but those who helped to protect and serve during that time of tragedy won't be forgotten anytime soon thanks to a couple of community members who were affected by the fire.

Updated: 5:39 PM On Sunday, December 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Reno firefighters will turn the Reno Ballroom into a center of creative Christmas activities for children experiencing homelessness.

Updated: 10:19 AM Four Washoe County Elementary Schools will receive special backpacks for the holidays from the Rotary Club of Reno. These backpacks won't be filled with life lessons though, they'll be packed with some things that might save a needy child's life.

Updated: 12:08 PM The McDonald’s Restaurants of Northern Nevada will be hosting a fundraiser for the family of JK Metzker.

Updated: 11:16 AM "Be A Santa to A Senior" campaign still has about 200 seniors who need holiday donations this year.

Updated: 4:18 PM The Salvation Army of Carson City will be providing the makings for a warm holiday meal and toys for children this Christmas to 250 families. Help is needed.

Updated: 9:54 AM KOLO 8 has a little more than a week to collect as many jeans, socks and underwear for foster kids in Northern Nevada. We are a proud sponsor of the Denim Drive and next Wednesday, we’ll be going live from several locations to encourage your donation.

Updated: 10:57 PM “Web of Support” is calling the “Be a Santa to a Soldier” campaign a success.

Updated: 11:31 PM Sheila, a neglected older dog who had a rough go of it on the streets, is getting the help she needs at Nevada Humane Society. Now NHS is seeking donations toward her care.