Good Neighbors Warming Center

A Hampton House initiative

Good Neighbors Warming Center

The Good Neighbors Warming Center ran from November 11, 2025 through March 17, 2026, providing a safe, warm overnight refuge for community members throughout the winter season. This page shares how the program worked, who made it possible, and how to get involved when the next season opens.

The warming center is a community effort lead by Hampton House in partnership with RISE and a rotating coalition of Reno faith communities. Nightly staffing costs were covered by RISE.

2025–2026 season complete. Thanks to everyone who attended the midseason celebration at Evelyn Mount Community Center on February 13, 2026. The warming center closed March 17 / let's all keep talking before next winter.

$14

per guest per night

host churches this season

$40k

seasonal fundraising goal

Next season

Volunteer training

Complete required training

Volunteers

Shift signup

New Link Pending

How it works

Volunteer FAQ

Shifts, laundry, moving days

Meet RISE

Emergency Shelter

Learn about their programs

2024–2025

Annual report

Financials and services PDF

Contact

Email us

GoodNeighborsReno@gmail.com

2024–2026 host churches

The warming center rotated weekly between a coalition of downtown Reno faith communities. Churches opened their doors overnight, providing warmth, space, and dignity for guests. The schedule shifted throughout the season / a reminder of how responsive, community-led work actually operates and the need to check back on the page for updates.

First United Methodist Church

209 W 1st St, Reno, NV 89501

Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral

310 W 2nd St, Reno, NV 89503

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

357 Clay St, Reno, NV 89501

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

200 Island Ave, Reno, NV 89501

Living Stones Church Reno

445 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501

📞 RISE line: 775-219-7979 to assist with shifts and plans.

Program Notes

What to bring Coffee beans, food, clothing, and hygiene donations are always welcome. No coordination needed and you don't have to bring anything.

Activities for guests Coloring books, markers, colored pencils, playing cards, small portable games (dominoes, Shut the Box), and self-improvement books make a real difference in the morning hours.

Supply donations Most of us are volunteers without a warehouse, so it may take a little longer to respond to supply offers. We appreciate your kindness and will do our best to coordinate.

Donation receipts Donations were managed by RISE. Discuss tax deductibility with your accountant.

Volunteer shift walkthrough

New to volunteering with the Good Neighbors Warming Center? The PDF walkthrough covers everything from arrival to close-out. Shifts also have staff reachable by phone. Volunteers receive that number when they claim a shift.

Quick shift notes

🫧 Laundry day 🚚 Moving day 📅 Date changes at midnight.

🫧 Bubbles mean it is laundry day (Tuesday and Friday mornings).
Tuesday is also moving day — 1 AM to 7 AM the center stays at the first church, doors open at the next location at 8 PM.
Please choose the shift that is the correct date for when you want to show up so the reminder emails are right and everyone knows your plan!