A Celebration of Belonging, Compassion, and Community
Give Love in Action
When you give to Northern Nevada HOPES, you’re doing more than supporting healthcare, you’re creating a place where people belong.
Your generosity helps ensure accessible medical care, behavioral health services, and wraparound support for our neighbors, especially those who have historically faced barriers to care.
Every gift says: You are welcome here.
Bring more love, healing, and care to our community today.
Welcome to the Summer of Love
The Summer of Love is Northern Nevada HOPES’ celebration of belonging. A reminder that care rooted in dignity, humanity, and compassion has the power to change lives.
All summer long, we’ll share stories from patients, providers, staff, and community partners that show what love looks like in action at HOPES. These stories reflect the profound impact of being seen, supported, and connected through accessible, judgment‑free care.
This summer also marks a meaningful moment for our organization: 15 years of leadership by CEO Sharon Chamberlain, whose vision and lived experience have helped strengthen a culture where people are welcomed fully and cared for without question.
At its heart, the Summer of Love carries one powerful message to our community:
Your support makes belonging possible.
Belonging in Action
Belonging isn’t abstract – it’s lived, felt, and built over time. Sharon Chamberlain’s story reflects what’s possible when people are welcomed and supported with dignity. Having experienced homelessness herself, Sharon understands firsthand the life‑changing power of belonging.
As CEO of Northern Nevada HOPES for the past 15 years, her leadership has helped shape a culture where patients, staff, and community members are seen, valued, and embraced.
“Belonging isn’t a feeling, it’s a lifeline.”
WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE AT HOPES
At HOPES, your support gives your community’s most overlooked and underserved neighbors…
Accessible care
A safety net for all
Caring for every chapter of life
Support for every emotion & every journey
Expert care, rooted in humanity
Spread the Love This Summer
Your support ensures Northern Nevada HOPES can continue providing compassionate, accessible care. Rooted in dignity, humanity, and belonging to thousands of neighbors across our region. Together, we can bring more love, healing, and care to every heart.
STORIES OF LOVE
Throughout the Summer of Love, we are lifting up stories from across HOPES. Stories of healing, resilience, and human connection.
From patients and providers to staff and community partners, each story reflects the same truth: when people feel safe, seen, and supported, healing follows.
28 Years of Standing Together
For more than 50 years, the Silver Dollar Court has been a steady source of love, advocacy and community support in northern Nevada. For 28 of those years, it has stood shoulder to shoulder with Northern Nevada HOPES — not just as a partner, but as chosen family. Together, they
Ray’s Runway of Love: Turning Creativity Into Community Impact
Ray of Raymond Victor Designs has always believed fashion is about connection — the quiet, powerful act of weaving color, texture and story into something that makes people feel seen. Last summer, he watched that belief come to life in a way he never expected. For years, he admired Northern
Care That Meets Families with Love and Belonging
Maternal mental health is about more than clinical care—it’s about belonging, compassion, and support during one of life’s most vulnerable transitions. Across the U.S., up to 1 in 5 mothers experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or postpartum, yet many go without care due to stigma or access barriers.
SUMMER OF LOVE EVENTS
The Summer of Love comes to life through moments that bring our community together. Celebrating compassion, care, and connection. From special gatherings to community-centered events, we invite you to take part in a summer that honors our shared humanity and strengthens our community safety net.
2026 Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic
Northern Nevada Public Health is hosting Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics across the community this summer to help families get ready for a safe and healthy school year. We’re especially excited to partner in the July 21st clinic, taking place from 3–6 PM at our Fifth Street location. This clinic offers a
Flow for Home Yoga | Saturday, July 25th | The Overlook Pool Deck 9 – 11am
Join us for Flow for Home, a free outdoor yoga class hosted in collaboration with a local yoga studio and Northern Nevada HOPES.
Belonging Heals
Care is love in action.
Every gift says: You matter.
Every story reminds us that belonging saves lives.
A community thrives when every heart is held.
Thank you to our sponsor:
We are immensely appreciative of NV Energy Foundation for their unwavering support as the Presenting Supporter of our Summer of Love campaign!
Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a stronger, more connected community where everyone feels seen, supported, and cared for.
We admire their dedication to uplifting the health and wellbeing of our community. It makes a lasting difference.
Your Support Makes Belonging Possible
This summer, you can help turn stories of struggle into stories of hope.
Your support ensures Northern Nevada HOPES can continue providing compassionate, accessible care. Rooted in dignity, humanity, and belonging to thousands of neighbors across our region.
Together, we can bring more love, healing, and care to every heart.
