HOPES Employee of the Month – Robert Harding
Robert has been with HOPES for just over 4 years as part of the Risk Reduction Support an Outreach Team. His role is to act as a bridge in the community, providing rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, along with outreach and counseling on Risk Reduction Support. “We provide people with the tools, education, and […]
Grant allows University to create externship position with HOPES
Via the University of Nevada Reno Newsroom: RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Psychology received the Graduate Psychology Education Program Grant last year, which allowed the University to develop an externship program at the Northern Nevada HOPES clinic. The psychology department and the clinic observe the externship program during National Woman and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Monday, March […]
Transforming Healthcare in our Community
To everyone in our community who made this past year possible – patients, volunteers, providers, hospitals, and community based organizations – thank you so much for your ongoing support of Northern Nevada HOPES. We hope you enjoy our 2013 Annual Report. You helped us accomplish so much this past year, and we’re proud to say that we […]
HOPES Employee of the Month – Ivan Trigueros
Ivan has been with HOPES for 2 1/2 years and is the the Social Services Coordinator. He assists in the coordination of the department including daily activities, case management services and client services. His favorite part of his job: “Being able to assist clients and meet their needs. Each year, I’m involved in our annual […]
5 Questions with Wazi Filmmaker Megan Erickson
1. How long did it take to learn Swahili? Peace Corps Tanzania prepares its volunteers through an intense 3-month language and cultural training before allowing them to start their two-years of service. By the time I completed my training, I was capable of surviving solo in my village. I don’t, however, think that I felt […]
A Thanksgiving Thank You to Walmart & Sam’s Club
Each year in November, HOPES hosts an early Thanksgiving meal for clients. Each HOPES employee brings a dish, and clients get to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal and each other’s company. This year, thanks to a generous donation from Walmart and the local Sam’s Club store, HOPES distributed 60 turkeys after the event to our […]
Northern Nevada HOPES Awarded New Access Point Grant
(Reno, NV) November 7, 2013 — Northern Nevada HOPES, a nonprofit community health center in downtown Reno, NV, was awarded a New Access Point grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA). As a new Community Health Center, this highly-competitive federal grant allows Northern Nevada HOPES to increase access to affordable healthcare […]
Matt Shepard Is A Friend Of Mine
On November 16th, the Bruka Theater will host the Reno film premier of “Matt Shepard Is A Friend of Mine.” Produced and directed by friends of Matthew Shepard, the documentary focuses on Matt as a person, rather than the tragic hate crime that took his life 15 years ago. One of Matt’s closest friends and […]
Treatment Cascade
This 2-minute animated video provides a brief overview of HIV in the United States and illustrates how improvements along each step of the treatment cascade can help us achieve an AIDS-free generation. It focuses on a number of key steps that are consistent with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
2013 Northern Nevada AIDS Walk/Run A Success!
On Saturday, over 250 people came together at Idlewild Park in Reno for the 2013 Northern Nevada AIDS Walk/Run. Thank you to all the sponsors, runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters who made this year’s event a success! Your participation helped raise over $25,000, which will directly benefit Reno’s local HIV/AIDS service organizations. These organizations – Northern Nevada […]
