KOLO Cares
Updated: Sep. 15, 2020 at 2:04 AM PDT
Barton Health is preparing to reopen their Attic thrift store with a week long donation event.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 9:09 PM PDT
|By Tabnie Dozier
Our KOLO Cares Pillar Partner Dress for Success is kicking off its annual Kentucky Derby Virtual fundraiser.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 7:30 AM PDT
|By Elizabeth Rodil
The month of September is dedicated to raise awareness on food insecurity. According to Feeding America’s study on “The Impact of the Coronavirus on Local Food Security” Nevada is likely to be one of the hardest hit states as it relates to food insecurity.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 8:32 AM PDT
|By Audrey Owsley
The campaign helps raise awareness and money for children battling cancer
Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 6:56 AM PDT
|By Audrey Owsley
Organizers said they plan to give 320 children the chance to pick out up to 50 free books
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 9:23 PM PDT
|By Tabnie Dozier
There's a few days left for you to join as a sponsor in support of our Pillar Partner.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2020 at 9:41 AM PDT
|By Josh Little
Thousands of people hike the Tahoe Rim Trail every year, but there are a few things you should know to prevent a wildfire.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 6:56 AM PDT
|By Audrey Owsley
Organizers said they plan to give 320 children the chance to pick out up to 50 free books
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 9:23 PM PDT
|By Tabnie Dozier
There's a few days left for you to join as a sponsor in support of our Pillar Partner.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2020 at 9:41 AM PDT
|By Josh Little
Thousands of people hike the Tahoe Rim Trail every year, but there are a few things you should know to prevent a wildfire.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 10:44 PM PDT
|By Tabnie Dozier
Grab your best Derby hat and favorite Bourbon!
Updated: Aug. 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM PDT
|By Mary Jane Belleza
Helping our community year round.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 9:25 PM PDT
|By Staff
The online fundraiser is scheduled for Sept. 5.
8-Day Forecast
Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 9:24 AM PDT
|By Josh Little
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is holding the "Raise the Rim" virtual trail-a-thon this month, to raise money for the local non-profit.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 11:54 PM PDT
|By Tabnie Dozier
Just about every industry is feeling the devastating blows of covid 19, including our area nonprofits.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 11:49 PM PDT
|By Tabnie Dozier
Covid 19 is changing how our Pillar Partner Dress for Success is operating.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 2:22 PM PDT
|By staff
Seniors age 60 or older are eligible to get a new fan. Priority goes to seniors without air conditioning and those who have not previously participated in the program.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2020 at 6:18 PM PDT
Looks can be deceiving especially when looking at a dog named Franklin.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 11:50 PM PDT
|By Tabnie Dozier
In place of the large normal summer festival gatherings, Artown says the people are now the headliners
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 7:47 AM PDT
|By Rebecca Kitchen
The Reno chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) begins it annual fundraiser Wednesday and several big prizes are up for grabs. But the real mission is to help support local veterans.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 8:53 AM PDT
|By Josh Little
The Tahoe Rim Trail is getting busy with the warming temperatures, but it's not as ready for visitors as it would be ideally.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 8:35 AM PDT
When complete, it will help accommodate the growing number of people who rely on the greenhouse and surrounding gardens for educational projects.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 5:10 PM PDT
|By KOLOCares
New fans must still be in the box and dropped off or picked up curbside at the Washoe County Senior Services or at the Carson City Senior Center.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 3:46 PM PDT
|By KOLOCares
The donation drive will help support equine-assisted activities and therapies for people who are part of the horseback riding program.
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 9:50 AM PDT
|By Staff
The need for the Meals on Wheels program is growing during this pandemic.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 4:56 PM PDT
|By Terri Russell
Smaller local animal welfare groups are feeling the impact of COVID-19. Traditional ways of doing business and raising money have changed. Saints of the West is a good example of what such groups are facing.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 8:18 AM PDT
|By Elizabeth Rodil
The Reno Painted Rocks started a rock drive to expand on a local Girl Scouts project. Girl Scout Troop 256 created the River of Hope at the Ronald McDonald House in March as part of its Silver Award project.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 7:01 PM PDT
|By Denise Wong
Nonprofit packs up food boxes to distribute to 1,000 families struggling to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 4:15 PM PDT
|By Staff
The program urges the most vulnerable part of our population to stay home.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 11:12 AM PDT
|By Staff / Press Release
Construction on the renovations starts Monday, April 28, 2020, and is expected to take about two months to complete.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 4:12 AM PDT
|By Elizabeth Rodil
India Kabab and Curry in Midtown is giving away free lunch meals all week starting Monday. The owner Bishan Singh said he wants to continue to help the community during the pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 6:45 AM PDT
|By Elizabeth Rodil
Volunteers of America started a phone tree to check in on local seniors. The goal is to make sure seniors are healthy during this time.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 8:20 AM PDT
|By Gurajpal Sangha
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN) is partnering with the Reno-Stead Airport to distribute meals during the COVID-19 crisis.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 9:55 PM PDT
|By Kurt Schroeder
Hungry families around Reno will have full fridges and pantries for the next week thanks to members of Communities in Schools.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 11:36 PM PDT
|By Tabnie Dozier
Having to isolate at home is putting a strain on agencies such as Dress for Success, a KOLO Cares Pillar Partner.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 11:24 PM PDT
|By Kelsey Marier
The Salvation Army of Washoe County is participating in the nationwide virtual food drive to practice social distancing while still helping neighbors in need.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2020 at 11:51 PM PST
|By Tabnie Dozier
Dress for Success Reno needs your help honoring International Women's Day which is Sunday March 8th.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2020 at 3:22 PM PST
|By Terri Russell
Equine therapy can help a troubled child with responsibility, impulse control and problem solving. Not all children have a family that can pay for such therapy, or insurance may not cover the costs. Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy or NEAT says it may have a solution to that, by offering scholarships.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2020 at 8:41 PM PST
|By Staff
Organizers said the decision was a precautionary measure with the importance of prevention and reducing the risk of vulnerable populations’ exposure in mind.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2020 at 9:19 AM PST
|By Josh Little
Pilgrim is a 13-month-old boxer-lab mix, that's in need of a fresh start and a new home.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2020 at 8:28 PM PST
|By Staff
Statistics show Nevada ranks consistently in the top 3 in the nation for people being killed by their intimate partners. Your next Amazon purchase could help the mission of the Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2020 at 9:36 PM PST
|By Tabnie Dozier
They respond to the toughest of situations, but very few battles are as intense as living with cancer. Members of the East Fork Fire Protection District in Douglas County are raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2020 at 10:40 AM PST
|By Elizabeth Rodil
The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) is hosting its 12-hour Know The Gold Radiothon Fundraiser Friday at Scheels in Sparks. NNCCF have been fundraising the last five months to reach its goal of $400,000.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2020 at 8:48 AM PST
|By Elizabeth Rodil
The Eddy House is expanding its resources for homeless at-risk youth and young adults. Starting Thursday night the nonprofit organization will open its doors 24-hours, seven days a week at its new location on Willow Street.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2020 at 9:21 PM PST
|By Tabnie Dozier
The name Kids and Horses may lead you to believe the Minden nonprofit works solely with children.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM PST
|By KOLOCares
The Games officially begin on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, with the Opening Ceremony taking place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Baldini’s Casino.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2020 at 8:38 AM PST
|By Rebecca Kitchen
From the cha cha to the waltz, dance is a part of human nature. At Ballroom of Reno, they are proving just how beneficial it can be for people with dementia.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2020 at 5:57 AM PST
|By Staff
The time has come to pick up the Christmas wreaths at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 at 10:45 PM PST
|By Staff
Empowering women to climb out of poverty. It's why the Women and Children's Center of the Sierra opens its doors every day.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 at 9:45 PM PST
|By Kelsey Marier
Organizers say 1,020 meals were served to our area's less loss fortunate and 175 people volunteered to make this year's event a success.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2020 at 5:36 PM PST
|By Josh Little
Boxers and Buddies has saved thousands of dogs, and impacted nearly as many families.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2020 at 3:32 PM PST
|By Noah Bond
Do your kids eat their vegetables? If there are a few things you'd like them to try, but they just won't please keep reading.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2019 at 8:50 PM PST
|By Tabnie Dozier
Kids and Horses is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It brings both joy and sadness for founder Sam Waldman's widow, Lorri.