Reno Initiative For Shelter And Equality

Crossroads - the organization operates sober supportive housing for men, women and families in the reno-sparks community. The care team serves a vital role by providing the necessary structure, oversight, safety and consistency needed to ensure participants long term success.

Community outreach - the organization's mobile outreach units provide on-the-spot haircuts, care bags and provide food and other supplies to those in need. Rise teams also assist individuals in navigating available resources with the goal of empowering individuals to access the support they need for a positive change.

Other programs - the organization provides peer-to-peer outreach services to unsheltered populations in the community. Services includes providing support, resources and options to unhoused individuals with the objective of minimizing trauma associated with relations and increasing the likelihood of future successful permanent housing. Additional services include of ongoing trash removal in areas along the truckee river using current and formerly unsheltered individuals on a contract basis and assisting in the reduction of opioid overdoses amongst the unsheltered.