About Us
Mission
We work to establish and maintain a safe, empowering, and supportive center in Northern Nevada that addresses advocacy, education and services.
Build
a foundation to sustain a community center, where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together for support, education, and social activities;
Connect
community members, organizations, and resources to encourage advocacy, cultural development, and personal well-being.
My experience as a volunteer has truly been so incredible. I think the purpose of life is to love and this facility is a beautiful representation of that. The Our Center is a loving space within our community that accepts you for you. Being able to connect with the youth of the LGBTQ+ community is so rewarding. The creative space the center gives you to explore and create is so amazing and it’s something I wish I had when I was younger, so I’m very happy to be a part of it now and watch the magic happen for everyone that comes into the center.
Grayson
History
Before Our Center, there was an LGBTQIA+ community center called A Rainbow Place. Unfortunately, A Rainbow Place was under-funded and closed its doors after many years. We saw the hole this created in the community and decided to do something about it.
Fundraising began for a new LGBTQIA+ community center in Reno, Nevada.
The first Northern Nevada Pride was held. All proceeds went to Build Our Center.
Our Center opened our doors on April 29, 2016.
Northern Nevada Pride’s biggest event to date raised more than $50,000 for Our Center.
Our Center held our first formal event, Rainbows at the Ranch.
Financial Transparency
How Donations Benefit our Organization
Our Center is a 501(c )3 charitable organization and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Our Federal Tax ID number is: 27-0313693. Our Center is committed to good stewardship of dollars contributed to our organization from all sources and practices financial transparency to further that goal.
The following contains specific information on Our Center’s finances and stewardship of donor investments.
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IRS 990s
The following links connect to Our Center’s 990, an annual filing required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These forms are due six to nine months after the close of an organization’s fiscal year, meaning the most current filing will be for the year prior.
Financial Statements
Our most current financial statements are provided here.
We provide connections to resources for our community that include housing, healthcare, mental health, domestic violence, food assistance and name change.
Trusted Community Resources
Reno Housing Authority – 775-331-5138
1525 E. 9th St., Reno, NV 89512
Low income housing for individuals and families.
Restart/Project Restart – 775-324-5166 or 775-324-2622
355 Record St. Reno, NV 89503
Housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness with mental illnesses.
Volunteers of America – 775-329-4141
335 Record St., Reno, NV 89512
Staffed 24 hours. No identification needed.
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services – 775-688-2001
480 Galletti Way, Sparks, NV 89431
Northern Nevada HOPES Clinic – 775-786-4673
580 W 5th St., Reno NV 89503
Behavioral health and substance use counseling.
Thrive Wellness – 775-525-8103
491 Court St., Reno, NV 89501
Behavioral health services, eating disorder treatment, and occupational therapy.
Renown Urgent Care Facilities and Primary Care Services (all locations) – 775-982-5000
St Mary’s Hospital and Urgent Care – 775-770-3000
Planned Parenthood of Northern Nevada – 775-688-5555
455 W 5th St., Reno, NV 89503
Low cost reproductive health care.
Northern Nevada HOPES Clinic – 775-786-4673
580 W 5th St., Reno, NV 89503
Community Health Alliance – 775-329-6300
1055 South Wells Avenue, Reno, NV 89502
A Safe Embrace – 775-322-3466
24hr crisis hotline for domestic/sexual violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
Domestic Violence Resource Center – 775-329-4150
1735 Vassar St., Reno, NV 8950382
24hr hotline for victims of domestic abuse
The THRIVE Center – 775-682-8609
Support for domestic violence victims, skills training, counseling.
Northern Nevada Food Bank – 775-331-3663
Third Thursday of every month: 9:30am-11:00am.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Food Stamps)
4055 South Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502 – 775-684-7200
630 Greenbrae Dr., Sparks, NV 89431 – 775-824-7450
Nevada Youth Empowerment Project – 775-747-2073
1369 Faland Way, Reno, NV 89503
Programming for houseless, aged-out, unprepared, parentless youth (ages 18-24) includes support for life skills training, housing and basic needs.
The Children’s Cabinet – 775-856-6200
Programs for runaway, foster care and houseless youth that provide crisis intervention and outreach services such as suicide, drug, alcohol and gang prevention.
Safe Place – 800-536-4588
Connect with a case manager any time of the day by calling the above number. Services include temporary shelter, counseling, and case management services through The Children’s Cabinet.
Washoe County Senior Center – 775-328-2575
1155 E 9th St., Reno, NV 89512
Elder Protective Services/Aging and Disability Services – 775-688-2964
9670 Gateway Dr. #200, Reno, NV 89521
Protective services for persons over the age of 60 who may be experiencing abandonment, abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation.
Spectrum Northern Nevada
Trans in Northern Nevada (TINN)
Social group dedicated to improving the lives of the Northern Nevada transgender community. Meets the Friday day of every month (email info@spectrumnv.org for meeting details).
Washoe Legal Services – 775-329-2727
299 S. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV 89501
Pro bono legal assistance for all legal issues.
Nevada Legal Services – 775-284-3491
204 Marsh Ave., Reno, NV 89509
Pro bono legal assistance for all legal issues.
Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevada – 775-883-8278
412 W. John St., Suite C, Carson City, NV 89703
Pro bono legal assistance for all legal issues.
Second Judicial District Court – Lawyer in the Library
Law Library – Washoecourts (Must sign up for a time via this website for pro bono legal services)
Family Law – Tuesdays from 5-7pm
General Law – Wednesdays from 5-7