Eddy House Urges Support for Homeless Youth
During National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in November, the Reno-area nonprofit is asking individuals, businesses and organizations to help young people experiencing homelessness.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Eddy House is calling on individuals, businesses, and community organizations to support homeless youth in Northern Nevada during November, which is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. The nonprofit says it served 586 young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability in 2025.
Why it matters
Eddy House serves young people ages 18 to 24 who are working to build stability and independence, and the organization relies on community donations and volunteer efforts to sustain its shelter and support services. Awareness campaigns during the month aim to broaden the number of residents contributing to that work.
In 2025, Eddy House served 586 young people, provided more than 51,000 meals and nearly 21,000 nights of shelter, according to the organization's annual figures. The source does not provide a year-over-year comparison or a fundraising goal for the November campaign.
The players
Eddy House
Eddy House is a Reno-based nonprofit that provides shelter, housing, counseling and workforce services to young people experiencing homelessness in Northern Nevada.
The Cheese Board
The Cheese Board is a local business that is hosting a November fundraiser to benefit Eddy House.
Coffeebar
Coffeebar is a local business that is hosting a November fundraiser to benefit Eddy House.
Pizzava
Pizzava is a local business that is hosting a November fundraiser to benefit Eddy House.
The details
Eddy House offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling and workforce development to young people in Northern Nevada. The organization is encouraging individuals to host trivia nights or workplace fundraisers, and community members to collect essentials such as socks, underwear, hygiene products and shelf-stable snacks; it also promotes a monthly donor program called the Hope Team and November fundraisers with The Cheese Board, Coffeebar and Pizzava.
Timeline
2025: Eddy House served 586 young people and provided meals and shelter during the year.
November: National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, during which Eddy House calls for community action.
Philanthropy Pattern
The November appeal follows the annual National Homeless Youth Awareness Month observance, which Eddy House uses to channel attention into direct donations and volunteer drives. The campaign pairs that observance with local business fundraisers rather than introducing a new program.
Individuals can organize a trivia night, workplace fundraiser or creative event to raise money for Eddy House, or rally coworkers and friends to collect socks, underwear, hygiene products and shelf-stable snacks. Monthly support is also available through the organization's Hope Team donor program.
The takeaway
Donations of essentials and small community fundraisers can directly support young people working toward stable housing. Residents who want to help can start by contacting Eddy House about its monthly Hope Team program or a collection drive.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how local nonprofits in the Reno area are raising support for their communities.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kolotv.
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