Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn about HUGS for Homeless at the next club meeting. The Saint Vincent de Paul Society founded the program in 2020 and provides coats and other cold weather necessities to those in need.
The public is invited to attend the meeting which takes place Tuesday, Nov. 25 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 West King Street in Carson City.
“HUGS for Homeless program started with a Covid-19 grant from the Federal government that trickled down to Carson City,” explains Ed Choklek with the Saint Vincent De Paul Society. “The first year we bought sleeping bags and coats to prevent our homeless population from being overrun with Covid-19 cases.”
He says the unsheltered homeless population continues to grow as our overall population increases. “What is disturbing is that we are now seeing senior citizens as the fastest growing age group of the homeless in Carson City. Their fixed incomes cannot keep pace with our increases in rent.”
Organizers are hoping to raise $15,000 to purchase new winter clothing to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.
Anyone interested in learning more about HUGS for the Homeless by attending the meeting should email carsoncitynvrotary@gmail.com.
This event is part of the Season of Giving in Carson City. Want to learn more about how you can give back this holiday season to your community? Visit our Season of Giving main hub below!
