By Colleen Crum — Night Off the Streets (NOTS) invites the community to join its third annual Flannel and Frost Fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 24, at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion in Carson City. Doors open at 5 pm.
It will be an evening filled with fine Basque food, raffle prizes, live auction, and music performed by Catfish Carl. Participants are encouraged to wear their best flannel fashions. The Carson City Elks Lodge will serve as hosts.
The funds raised during the event will help support the Night Off the Streets warming center and will add to funds designated for obtaining a permanent warming center. Now, the warming center is hosted by one Carson City church each month during the coldest months, November through March.
“Night Off the Streets would not exist without the community’s support,” says Jodi Miller, NOTS manager. More than 100 people volunteer during the winter season at the shelter. People also donate food and clothing as well as their money.
“Every penny raised helps us get closer to our goal of opening a year-round center for our unhoused neighbors,” says Deacon Craig LaGier, founder and director of NOTS.
The NOTS warming center was founded eight years ago after four homeless people died of hypothermia while sleeping outdoors. Since opening the center, no one has died from exposure to the cold in Carson City.
Tickets for the Flannel and Frost evening are $75 per person and can be purchased by calling 775-600-2215 or 775-720-2472.
