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Northern Nevada HOPES expanding medical, substance abuse care with help from $12M donations
Two large gifts totaling $12 million have pushed the effort to build and open Reno’s Jerry Smith Community Wellness Center over the top. Operated by Northern Nevada HOPES, the center will bring adult primary care, mental health care, substance abuse care and case management to thousands who need it.
The $36 million capital campaign to build the center from scratch included an unsolicited $6 million gift from national donor MacKenzie Scott and a $5.9 gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation. Funding from other philanthropists, the community and the federal American Rescue Plan Act also contribute to the center’s opening, planned for May 6.
At about 43,000 square feet, the Smith wellness center is on East Fourth Street near the Nevada Cares Campus, a Washoe County facility that provides services to the homeless.
Trudy Larson, vice president of the Northern Nevada HOPES board of directors, called the area a “medical health desert,” which means that health and wellness resources haven’t traditionally been available, especially for a vulnerable population.“It’s a well-known area for folks who may be having problems in their lives, complicated lives, unhoused, a lot of social issues that we see in people who may live in that area or wander through that area,” Larson said. “This is access right where they live, and same-day appointments make it possible for them to walk right in and receive care when they really need it.”
Larson also noted that the Smith center is ready to sign up patients for Medicaid services.
“Through our social services and team approach, we can make sure that we sign up people and really allow access to funds that support their health,” she said.
The Smith center also greatly expands HOPES’ services for mental health care, said Sharon Chamberlain, CEO of the organization. This includes an outpatient program now expanded to three-to-five times a week for patients who need behavioral health care and social skill services.“In addition to that, we have private individual therapists for people, as well as substance abuse treatment programs, which we know is really key and really lacking in our community,” Chamberlain said. “To be able to serve these people in a very holistic manner, in addition to our primary care programs, is really what this clinic is all about.”
Between 12,000 and 14,000 people are expected to receive care at the Jerry Smith wellness center every year. Chamberlain said that it will be ideal for people who have instead been using local ERs or urgent cares outside of that area.
“This allows them to have a medical home right there in their backyard,” Chamberlain said. “I think it is going to make a significant impact.”
Northern Nevada HOPES will still be operating its clinic on Fifth Street, which currently has waiting lists and also has dedicated pediatric care. It will close its temporary Bell Street clinic, although its services have been moved to the new, larger wellness center.
The Fourth Street facility is named for the late Jerry Smith, a Reno philanthropist who died in March 2023 and was an avid supporter of HOPES’ work.
“Jerry was an incredible friend,” Chamberlain said. “He was a strong believer in having agencies and people connect in order to support the populations we serve, to work much less siloed. I’ve never met anyone like him, and we miss him dearly, so we wanted to be able to continue his legacy.”
Up next for Northern Nevada HOPES is an $800,000 fundraising campaign for the first year of operations and services at the Smith wellness center.
“We also want to put the word out that we are hiring,” Chamberlain added. “We’ve got a lot of jobs in the community that are available, everything from front desk folks to security to medical assistants and other providers.
“If there are people that are compassionate and interested in our mission, and want to treat people with kindness and dignity, we’d love to talk to them.”
More information on Northern Nevada HOPES can be found at their website.
Nevada
Bishop Gorman vs. Arbor View: Where to watch live Nevada high school football NIAA championship game Tuesday night (11/25/2025)
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The stage is set for an epic conclusion to Nevada’s high school football season as the powerhouse Bishop Gorman Gaels (10-1) face the surging Arbor View Aggies (9-2) for the NIAA Open Division State Championship Tuesday night at Allegiant Stadium.
The Gaels, who steamrolled Foothill 56-6 in their semifinal matchup, bring their trademark explosive offense and championship pedigree into the contest.
Meanwhile, the Aggies have momentum on their side after an impressive 41-28 victory over Liberty in their semifinal game, showcasing their balanced attack and defensive resilience.
With both teams peaking at the perfect time, this Las Vegas showdown promises to deliver championship-caliber football under the bright lights of the Raiders’ home stadium, where the NIAA gridiron season culminates with one last battle for state supremacy.
Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 25 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.
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What: Bishop Gorman, Arbor View clash at Allegiant Stadium for Nevada Open Division crown
When: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 25
Where: Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, Nevada
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November 24, 2025 1:13 AM EST | Source: GYT
Reno, Nevada–(Newsfile Corp. – November 24, 2025) – Due to increased demand for legal representation from local communities and businesses and the rapidly evolving immigration laws in the United States, K & G Law LLP is expanding its operations in Reno, Nevada, and across the Sierra Nevada, including South Lake Tahoe and Truckee, California, as well as the entire Northern Nevada region including Carson City, Sparks, Fernley, Incline Village and Elko.
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Effective today, the Reno Location of K & G Immigration Law is increasing the number of immigration attorneys representing local clients at this location, expanding the legal team of paralegals and case managers, and expanding work hours to accommodate the needs of immigrant communities of the City of Reno and Washoe County, Nevada, for reliable immigration legal representation.
The immigration attorneys representing clients at this location have extensive experience representing immigrants to the United States on various grounds and speak native or fluent English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The legal team at K & G Law LLP speaks many additional languages, including Russian, Italian, Polish, French, and Japanese.
The fully confidential in-office and virtual consultations over Zoom, WhatsApp, and FaceTime with immigration lawyers in Reno, Nevada, are available during regular business hours by appointment only; however, urgent virtual consultation appointments are available on the same day for those who face legal immigration matters or situations that cannot wait.
New Immigration Legal Services are offered in Reno, Nevada, the Location of K & G Law LLP:
Representation for US-based employers and foreign workers – including all categories of work visas under skilled and unskilled (seasonal) overseas worker programs, Employment-based immigration or Green Card by work under three most popular categories – EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 visas, and all necessary ongoing visa paperwork and compliance, such as I-9 required for American Companies that hire foreign labor.
Deportation Defense, Cancellation of Removal, and Post-Deportation Relief – for those who are facing deportation from the United States for different reasons, seeking a way to stop the removal process and to turn the situation around to obtain temporary or permanent legal status. For individuals who have been deported from the USA and are currently seeking ways to return legally, there are legal remedies, such as the I-212 Waiver, which allows previously deported foreigners to obtain a visa to the US and seek legal entry/apply for status upon meeting specific criteria.
Immigration Status Relief programs – for those who are illegal immigrants, out-of-status, or undocumented. Multiple current and new developments in US Immigration Laws allow eligible individuals and families to seek temporary or permanent legal immigration status in the United States or a Green Card under various programs like status waivers, I-601, and I-601A, immigration status relief for victims under U-Visa, VAWA, T-Visa, and youth-based immigrant status programs like DACA and SIJS.
“In current uncertain times, many underserved and less informed members of immigrant communities from all around the world, currently residing in the United States with limited or expiring immigration status or visa, or without any status at all, are living in a fear due to lack of information about what options they have to remain in the country legally and pathways to obtain long-term or permanent legal status in the US and put their minds at rest. There are multiple legal pathways for almost everyone to maintain legal status and meet specific visa or legal residency goals. All it takes is for us to evaluate the situation and choose the most appropriate legal strategy for a specific client case in 30 minutes or less, during the initial personalized and fully confidential consultation,” said Liliana Gallelli, the immigration attorney and founder of K & G Law LLP.
About K & G Law LLP dba K & G Immigration Law
Founded in 1989 in San Francisco, CA, by immigration lawyer Christopher Kerosky (formerly known as Law Firm of “Kerosky & Associates”), the boutique law firm specializes in United States Immigration Law. It was re-branded to K & G Immigration Law in 2020 with a new founder, San Francisco Bay Area immigration attorney Liliana Gallelli, and Los Angeles immigration attorney Jean-Pierre Gallelli, to expand its network of legal offices throughout the States of California and Nevada, as well as offer legal help for clients anywhere in the United States and abroad.
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Utah Valley Wolverines (5-1) at Nevada Wolf Pack (3-2)
Reno, Nevada; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah Valley is looking to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Nevada.
The Wolf Pack have gone 3-0 in home games. Nevada ranks ninth in the MWC in rebounding averaging 30.0 rebounds. Makayla Carter paces the Wolf Pack with 5.8 boards.
The Wolverines are 2-1 on the road. Utah Valley averages 66.7 points and has outscored opponents by 13.0 points per game.
Nevada’s average of 2.6 made 3-pointers per game is 3.7 fewer made shots on average than the 6.3 per game Utah Valley allows. Utah Valley averages 6.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 5.0 per game Nevada allows.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ahrray Young is scoring 10.8 points per game with 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Wolf Pack. Izzy Sullivan is averaging 9.6 points and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 40.9%.
Amanda Barcello is shooting 46.8% and averaging 13.8 points for the Wolverines. Tessa Chaney is averaging 11.8 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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