______________________THE NEED IS GREAT<\/p>\n
Recent wildfires across Northern Nevada have destroyed and severely damaged homes and businesses, leaving families facing the difficult process of recovery and rebuilding.<\/p>\n
The Hawk Fire alone resulted in 47 homes completely destroyed and another 14 severely damaged, along with significant damage to a large commercial property.<\/p>\n
For families who have lost so much, recovery can be a long road. The Wildfire Fund Drive is giving Northern Nevadans an easy way to help their neighbors during that difficult time.<\/p>\n
YOUR DONATION STAYS LOCAL<\/p>\n
On Friday, KTVN 2 News<\/a>, Reno Media Group<\/a>, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa<\/a> and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada<\/a> are joining forces for the Wildfire Fund Drive.<\/p>\n Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada<\/a> will be on site throughout the event, helping collect donations and assisting with the effort to get resources where they are needed.<\/p>\n The organization works closely with other nonprofit organizations in the community to help coordinate assistance for people facing difficult circumstances.<\/p>\n All money raised through the Wildfire Fund Drive will stay local and go toward helping people affected by the fires.<\/p>\n ______________________WHERE TO DONATE<\/p>\n The collection will be set up in the west parking lot of Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, near the Skywalk entrance along South Virginia Street.<\/p>\n Donating is designed to be easy. Drivers can enter the collection area and drop off their donation without having to leave their vehicle.<\/p>\n Atlantis Casino Resort Spa<\/p>\n ______________________HOW YOU CAN HELPHOW YOU CAN HELP<\/p>\n Drive through and donate Friday<\/p>\n When: Friday, August 28<\/p>\n Time: Noon\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, West Parking Lot<\/p>\n Bring:<\/p>\n Checks should be made payable to:<\/p>\n Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada<\/p>\n Please write:<\/p>\n Fire Relief<\/p>\n in the memo line.<\/p>\n Donate online<\/p>\n If you can’t make it to the Atlantis, you can make a donation online through Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada.<\/a><\/p>\n CCSNN.ORG<\/a><\/p>\n Scan the QR code<\/p>\n You can also use the event QR code to make an online donation.<\/p>\n ______________________<\/p>\n LIVE COVERAGE FRIDAY<\/p>\n KTVN 2 News Nevada<\/a> and Reno Media Group<\/a> will bring the Wildfire Fund Drive directly to viewers and listeners throughout the day.<\/p>\n 2 News Nevada<\/a> will provide live updates throughout the afternoon, including coverage during the noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. hours, along with additional coverage during the 4 p.m. newscasts.<\/p>\n Sarah Johns and Ryan Canaday<\/a> will also bring viewers a live segment from the fundraiser during 2 Plus You Nevada<\/a> in the 3 p.m. hour.<\/p>\n Reno Media Group<\/a> stations will have live remotes from the Atlantis<\/a> throughout the afternoon and evening, along with promotional spots and on-air conversations encouraging the community to take part.<\/p>\n ______________________HELP SPREAD THE WORD<\/p>\n You don’t have to be able to attend the fundraiser to make a difference.<\/p>\n Share information about the Wildfire Fund Drive with your friends, family and social media followers. Helping more people learn about the effort can help connect additional resources with families who need them.<\/p>\n ______________________THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS<\/p>\n These organizations are helping support the Wildfire Fund Drive and our neighbors affected by the fires.<\/p>\n ______________________COME BY FRIDAY. GIVE WHAT YOU CAN.Help our neighbors recover from the fires.<\/p>\n Friday, August 28 | Noon\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n Atlantis Casino Resort Spa \u2022 West Parking Lot<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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