KOLO Cares

The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) held an arch lighting ceremony at the Reno Arch Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Dr. Christopher Galea of Northern Nevada Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is launching a new community initiative called the Second Chance program. It’s designed to find a deserving person who lives in the Reno/Sparks area to receive a $50,000 smile makeover.

Rebecca is available for adoption through the Washoe County Human Services Agency.

Two local brothers are offering to mow lawns for free as part of the 50 Yard Challenge.

It’s a non-profit you often don’t know about, until your child has major health concerns. Ronald McDonald House Charities has been serving Northern Nevada for 35 years, offering temporary housing when children have cancer treatments, issues at birth, or unfortunate accidents.

Three area non-profits need your help to offer free school supplies to families in need.

Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve declared Friday, July 29, 2022 as “Music Therapy Day”.

The Sierra Arts Foundation hosted an art sale at the West Street Plaza in downtown Reno Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The date was July 27, 1987 when Ronald McDonald House Charities accepted its first family in the Truckee Meadows!

Participating restaurants include Squeeze In, Great Basin, Scoups Ice Cream and Soup Bar, and So Juicy.

All donations will go to kids in Washoe County School District’s Children in Transition program.

The tour weaves through Carson City’s west side, showing 1800s-era Victorian-style homes, museums and churches. Landmarks are identified by carriage stone markers.

The drive helps more than 8,000 at-risk students in the Washoe County School District.

There's still time to donate! The fan drive runs through the month of August.

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is putting out the call for donations.

Best Friends Adoption Day is happening Friday, July 22.

A non-profit's kitchen serving the homeless is closed by a rodent infestation. No one goes hungry.

All of the funds raised in this campaign will support RARA’s operations and education efforts.

Victims of abuse are often trapped in bad relationships if they have a pet because many domestic abuse shelters don’t allow animals. That’s where Noah’s Animal House comes in.

According to BBBSNN, the Northern Nevada chapter is just one of 38 agencies to receive funding.

Spread the Word Nevada helps to spread the joy of reading to children in the community.

Longford Park on E. Greenbrae Drive is one of 25 spots where students can now pick up boxes of food twice a week.

Temperatures are soaring this week, and more donations are needed for the KOLO 8 Summer Fan Drive.

Gabriel is available for adoption through the Washoe County Human Services Agency.

The shelter is supporting more youth than ever before.

The free community event helps makes sure all kids are ready for the upcoming school year.

The Carson City Library is getting creative with a program called “Oceans of Possibilities."

The City of Sparks launched its Hello Summer Celebration Series with the Rockin’ on the River event Thursday, June 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rock Park.

We’re shining a spotlight on a program designed to help homeowners improve their homes.

June 20, 2022 is World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and support for those who were forced to leave their home country to escape dangerous situations like war, persecution, or natural disaster.