Salvation Army receives crucial funding, aims to help Northern Nevadans with rent, mortgage and bills
Those who need help paying their rent or mortgage and utility bills due to COVID-19 are now able to seek assistance through The Salvation Army in Carson City and Reno.
The nonprofit here in Northern Nevada received a total of $265,740 to help meet this growing need from the State of Nevada Emergency Assistance Fund through the United Way of Northern Nevada and Sierra.
Salvation Army officers in Carson City and Reno hope that providing this lifeline will help people stay in their homes and relieve some of the stress and anxiety many are feeling right now.
“Our social services office has received significant requests for assistance with rental and utility bills,” said Captain Mark Cyr, local officer with The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas Counties. “The calls have increased 10 times our average before the COVID-19 emergency and we have been unable to help, as our assistance was expended. This grant will benefit us substantially to help the even greater requests we anticipate once the moratorium on evictions and utility shut-off’s is lifted.”
“The Salvation Army of Washoe County is grateful for the opportunity to be able to lend significant support to our neighbors who find themselves in unexpected and difficult circumstances, some who never anticipated needing this type of support,” said Major LeAnn Trimmer, local officer with The Salvation Army serving Reno.
The application process for one month’s worth of rent or mortgage, and utility assistance due to hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic varies by location:
Carson City and Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Churchill, Humboldt, Pershing and Elko counties:
Call (775) 887-9120 Ext. 1 to apply
Assistance will be given out on a first come, first served basis
Reno and Washoe County
Applications available at The Salvation Army, 1931 Sutro Street, Reno, NV from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Applications can be emailed on request by calling (775) 688-4555 or downloaded from www.salarmyreno.org
Completed applications will be received by appointment on a first come, first served basis.
The Salvation Army operates one of the largest federally recognized emergency disaster services agencies. We are part of the communities in which we serve, putting us on the ground before, during and long after an emergency occurs. The Salvation Army began on the streets of London in 1865. Ever since, the nonprofit has worked tirelessly to help anyone in need in the name of God without discrimination. Visit COVID19.gosalarmy.org to learn more.
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