Reno, Nev. Jan. 22, 2025. The Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) is collecting brand new, winter clothing to help hundreds of foster and adoptive children bundle up during this chilly season.
KOLO 8 News Now, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), Target, and HSA are hosting the 2025 KOLO Cares Children in Care Stuff a Bus Drive-By Donation Drive on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Staff will be collecting new, winter clothes, gift cards, and cash in front of the Target in Sparks, between the hours of 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. HSA will distribute the donations to foster and adoptive children at the HSA Family Engagement Center throughout the winter.
The community is asked to drop-off donations at the RTC bus, in front of the Target in Sparks, which is located near Legends Mall, at 1550 East Lincoln Way. New clothing items needed include the following: jackets, coats, gloves, socks, blankets sweatpants, boots, beanies, hooded sweatshirts, and gift cards.
“More than 600 children in care need help staying warm this winter,” said HSA Director Ryan Gustafson. “It’s amazing to see how a simple jacket, gloves, beanie, or new sweatshirt can be a blessing to so many children. With the rising cost of clothes, this donation drive goes a long way in meeting the growing need. We thank the community in advance for always showing up and supporting our children in care.”
Who: Target, RTC, KOLO 8 News Now, and HSA.
What: Children in Care Stuff A Bus Drive-By Donation Drive.
When: Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Target, located at 1550 E. Lincoln Way Sparks, Nev.
Contact: HSA Communications Manager, Chris Ciarlo, at Cciarlo@washoecounty.gov.
Media: Interviews and b-roll available throughout the day.
HSA is in dire need of foster and adoptive parents. To learn more about fostering or adopting, email HSA at haveaheartinfo@washoecounty.gov, or head to our website.
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