Kristin and Elisabeth were matched in 2017. A shy 9-year-old at the time, Elisabeth took some time to open up to her new Big Sister, but the two introverts slowly bonded over craft projects, movie dates and window shopping. Now by the time their visits are over, Elisabeth is laughing, asking questions, and throwing out…
Collaboration Center is a vast disability network that is focused on social Inclusion, family and peer engagement, recreation, therapy, and education. Today we are developing a family-centered comprehensive campus to house providers, agencies, and non-profits serving those with different and unique abilities, as well as their families. Our multidisciplinary partnerships serve individuals, peers, and family…
Our Summer Adventure Day Camp features fun, inclusive, hands-on activities. Students are immersed in lessons that engage them and keep them learning and adventuring outdoors. Each day is a different outdoor, scientific theme and will include daily guest speakers from the community, crafts, experiments, and lots of time in the outdoors. Campers enroll in week-long…
We are so thankful for your interest in joining us to help others! Due to Covid, we’ve had to seriously alter our volunteer program and are just now slowly, cautiously opening up to some new volunteers. Going forward, in order to ensure continuity of serving our clients as well as the safety of our staff…
St. Vincent’s Food Pantry The St. Vincent’s Food Pantry is also open. As with the Dining Room, we will be offering our standard food pantry services. We are asking client to maintain social distancing while waiting. Thanks you for your patience as we work to safely offer these much needed services to our community. St.…
We are dedicated to keeping you connected to the Club! Our Virtual Club offers daily videos and lessons around our core programming including STEM, ART, Character & Leadership as well at Strength and Fitness. We will also offer virtual help with your at home school assignments via video conferencing. We hope you will enjoy seeing…
Thank you to our awesome intern Dan and all the volunteers that attended our Trego Hot Springs Area cleanup last weekend. Our crew of 20 volunteers covered 3 areas around Trego which needed some TLC after disrespecful human usage has degraded the area. The Black Rock Desert is a big place and we would not…
Donations from The Med Spa and Hankins & Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates Blessed by pillars of support, Friends can stand firmly while serving others in times of need! Continuity of service, reliability and predictability can make all the difference in the world for those dealing with food insecurity. Volunteers and donors position Friends in the…
Heading into the weekend like… Do you know someone in need of food assistance who can’t make it to a typical weekday distribution? We can help with that! Several of our partner food pantries hold weeknight and/or weekend distributions. Check out the list below, and visit FBNN.org/GetHelp for schedules and more details on all of…
SENIORS FACING HUNGER – HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT Written by: Jocelyn Lantrip on March 17, 2021 Hunger is a hidden epidemic in many age groups. Those who are facing the stark reality of not having the money in the budget for groceries after the bills are paid, may not want to discuss that reality. They often suffer in…