As well as having some amazing guest speakers at the festival we will also be showcasing some of the local non-profits that contribute so much to our local community. Before and during the festival everyone will be given the oppertunity to vote for the non-profit that they feel contributes the most to their community. The group that receives the most votes will receive a donation from the Independent Heritage Festival.
Why vote: See how Reno’s local non-profits are positively affecting our community and serving our residents; then vote for your favorite one right here. One of them will take home the first-ever IHF Award and a donation to help them continue their efforts of making Reno an awesome place to call home.
Friends in Service Helping FISH is Nevada’s largest human services program. It helps provide those in need with food, clothing, temporary housing and medical assistance in addition to a variety of other services people might not be able to afford on their own. Check them out at: Video www.nvfish.com.
Women & Children’s Center of the Sierra WACC provides women with a variety of services including: education, job training and resources to help them and their families get out of poverty and live a better life. Video Find out more at: www.waccs.org.
Sierra Nevada Journeys Sierra Nevada Journeys is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that delivers innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship. Video Find out more at: www.sierranevadajourneys.org