UPCOMING EVENTS     

CANCELLED:

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, May 9, 2020

Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive - the largest one-day food drive in the nation.

NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED:

Taste of DownTown

AEDV hosts the "Taste of DownTown" event on the third Saturday in July* with local restaurants, bands and entertainment stretched along eight historic blocks in the heart of downtown Carson City. Volunteers work in teams for two-hour shifts, conveniently placed at each restaurant, information booth or are on the setup/cleanup crew. The event utilizes roughly 170 volunteers for the largest downtown summer food festival in Carson City. This is the main fundraising event for AEDV. *Rescheduled - date to be announced*

National Night Out, August 4, 2020

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. National Night out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

Light After Dark 5K/10K Run Walk,

October 17, 2020

The "Light After Dark" 5K/10K Run Walk is held at the end of October as part of "Domestic Violence Awareness Month". The event begins at twilight at the Riverview Park and winds along the Carson River, with 3,000 solar lights illuminating the path. Volunteers organize and staff the event.

Classy Seconds Thrift Shop, 3rd Anniversary,
November 11, 2020

November 11, 2020, marks the 3rd anniversary of Classy Seconds in our new location at 3590 Gordon Street in Carson City. A huge "thank you" to the community for donations to Classy Seconds, which ultimately helps our shelter residents and others in and around our area.

Season of Giving - Adopt a Family for Christmas, November-December 2020

Families in the shelter and those who have been in the shelter during the past year are adopted by community groups, churches, offices and individuals who would like to make Christmas special for a family in need. From meals for Thanksgiving to toys for Christmas, donors are matched with a family and are provided a simple wish list of needed items and items hoped for. For more information contact Terri at (775) 883-7654 or officemgr@aedv.org. 

Share Your Christmas Food Drive,
December 2020

Each December, in partnership with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and KTVN Channel 2, AEDV holds our primary food drive at the Governor’s Mansion, 606 Mountain Street in Carson City, from 6am to 10am. The drive collects nonperishable food items which stock the shelter food pantry. For information on how to get involved, give us a call at (775) 883-7654.