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In-person training nights

No RSVP needed

Come to either night. Each one starts with an hour of training, followed by an orientation walk.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

First United Methodist Church

209 W. First St., Reno

  • 5:30 to 6:30 PM: Training
  • 6:30 to 9 PM: Orientation walk
Wednesday, Nov. 11

St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral

310 W. Second St., Reno

  • 5:30 to 6:30 PM: Training
  • 6:30 to 9 PM: Orientation walk

The warming center opens Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 8 PM

The online training covers volunteer skills and everything you need for a successful shift.

Online training and updates →

Take action

Volunteers

Shift signup

Pick your nights

How it works

Volunteer FAQ

Shifts, moving days, signups

Fundraising

Host a soup party

Gather neighbors for a cause

Give

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Fund this season

$80k
Season fundraising goal
$468k
To launch a year-round program
$14
Past guest per night rate
4
Overnight host churches
18
Weeks of shelter
3rd
Season of community care

A community-led warming center

Hampton House logo: a hand holding a leaf
A Hampton House initiative

The Good Neighbors Warming Center offers a safe, warm overnight refuge for women and families through the winter. Each week, a different downtown Reno church opens its doors to provide warmth, space, and dignity for guests.

Hampton House Garden Project, home of Program Director Lily Baran, leads the program with the host churches. The Black Community Collective is our fiscal partner. Nightly staffing is paid for by private donations.

2026-27 host church schedule

The center moves to a new church every Tuesday. Check the schedule before every shift, because this year's rotation is different from past seasons.

Overnight host

St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral

310 W. Second St., Reno

Nov. 17 to 24 Dec. 22 to 29 Jan. 12 to 19 Feb. 9 to 16 Mar. 2 to 9
Overnight host

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

357 Clay St., Reno

Nov. 24 to Dec. 1 Dec. 15 to 22 Jan. 19 to 26 Feb. 16 to 23 Mar. 16 to 23
Overnight host

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

200 Island Ave., Reno

Dec. 1 to 8 Dec. 29 to Jan. 5 Jan. 26 to Feb. 2 Feb. 23 to Mar. 2
Overnight host

First United Methodist Church

209 W. First St., Reno

Dec. 8 to 15 Jan. 5 to 12 Feb. 2 to 9 Mar. 9 to 16
Morning cafe · 6 to 8 AM

Living Stones Church Reno

445 S. Virginia St., Reno

Starts in January
Before you sign up

Volunteer shifts

👥 New: sign up othersYou can now sign up other people for shifts. If you do, you are responsible for making sure someone shows up, or for canceling early enough that another volunteer can fill in.
📅 Pick the right dateThe date changes at midnight. Choose the shift for the date you plan to arrive, so reminder emails are accurate and staff know your plan.
🗺️ Online trainingChurch entrance maps, volunteer skills, and other key information are on the training page.
🫧 LaundryDetails for this season are pending. Stay tuned.
🍲 Food rulesGuidelines for food at shifts are coming soon. Stay tuned before bringing food.
Sign up for a shift → Online training →
Host a party for a cause

Good Neighbors soup potluck party

Chart of bed availability at the Cares Campus from Oct. 16 to Nov. 3, 2026. Only 11 of 709 beds were available.
The Cares Campus was full this fall. Source: Washoe County census dashboard.

Bring your neighbors together for a potluck that supports safe, warm shelter, medical care, case management, clothing, and food. With enthusiastic support, we can open our third season on November 17 and run for 18 weeks or longer.

Women and families have the fewest available shelter beds in the county. When the most vulnerable people face life-threatening conditions with no access to other services, community care is an essential response. Hosting a potluck helps us reach our fundraising goal, save lives, and connect with our neighbors.

How it works

  1. Pick a date and invite 10 or more people you know to a soup potluck for a cause.
  2. We bring the materials. You get reading materials on our work and how to donate and volunteer. On request, a member of the Good Neighbors team can lead a training at your party.
  3. Ask guests to bring soup to share, plus a little extra stored in 1-gallon zip-top bags. (Please avoid common allergens)
  4. We pick up the extra soup after the party and freeze-dry it right away. That way, we can serve a warm cup of soup quickly when guests arrive at the warming center cold and hungry.

Potlucks let people who can't help overnight make a huge impact while deepening relationships with their neighbors. The more people who host, the more women and families we can reach. Anyone, anywhere can take part.

Donate or start a party page → Email us to host

Your gift supports quality services

Donations pay for nightly staffing, insurance, and care for every guest.

🛏️ ShelterA safe, warm place to sleep through the coldest nights.
🩺 CareMedical care and case management.
🧦 BasicsClothing and warm food.

Donate to Good Neighbors →

Donate supplies

Drop off at The Radical Cat 1500 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502, during normal business hours. Check their website for hours.

Always needed Hand warmers, new socks, hygiene items, and new underwear.

Please do not donate Blankets or linens.

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

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

Contact us

Good Neighbors Reno
goodneighborsreno@gmail.com
Email →
Hampton House Garden Project
The mutual aid hub behind Good Neighbors
Visit →

Donations are managed by The Black Community Collective, a federally exempt 501(c)(3) organization under IRS Section 170. EIN 87-4300730. Discuss tax deductibility with your accountant, or donate online.

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