Our Place

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Housing

Lessons From The First Year: How Our Place In Sparks Aims To Break The Cycle Of Homelessness

Lucia Starbuck

The Our Place shelter in Sparks began moving in families experiencing homelessness about a year ago. There is space for roughly 140 women and 40 families,…

Housing

Why Is Reno Clearing Homeless Camps?

Lucia Starbuck

The City of Reno has ramped up the clearing of homeless encampments over the last month. KUNR Morning Edition host Noah Glick checks in with reporter…

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Housing

New Shelter In Sparks Allows Families With Children And Animal Companions

Lucia Starbuck

Washoe County has officially opened the doors to Our Place to Grow, a shelter for unhoused families with children in Sparks. Units for women will be…

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Housing

Homeless Shelter At Reno Events Center Slated To Close

Lucia Starbuck

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 300 houseless individuals have been sleeping at the Reno Events Center, but the makeshift shelter is slated to close…