Today I want to share Courtney Bell's touching community project that I have had the pleasure to be a part of in previous years, and this year also!
Courtney is a Community Leader, Entreprenuer, Keynote Speaker and Personal Friend, who's motto is:
"Empowering People to Empower Themselves"
Courtney is the founder of the People's First Foundation and is a mentor to underpriviledged children. He is a young man who offers hope and support through the bible studies at local jails, is a keynote speaker at high schools and conferences, as well as a son and friend. I have had the priviledge to get to know and work with Courtney as a Personal Trainer (back in the day), as well as a volunteer for his organization's fundraisers, and other professional endeavors.
Last year, I was a volunteer for Soap for Hope 2011 for the first time. From the donations generiously collected in our community, we distributed laundry supplies to over 200 families living in motels here in Reno. There were about 15 of us who met in the morning, and sorted out laundy supplies based on a list Courtney put together from families in local motels. We then caravanned and spent the day delivering laundry supplies to every family on our list. Courtney personally interviewed each family, and set this fundraiser up because he saw the need; he believes every child should at least have clean laundry!
I can truly say that this was a wonderful experience, and open my eyes to the great need in Reno for simple necessities to be provided. Not only did I meet amazing, like-minded people, but I got to be a part of something bigger, and truly make a difference in the lives of otheres.
You can too! Here's who we're helping & how!
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(The families we will help with your help)
- 8 out of 10 families are single parent families.
- 9 out of every 10 underprivileged children go to school with unclean clothes at least three out of every seven school days.
- 9 out of every 10 low-income single parents are in need of assistance with laundry supplies.
- 10 out of 10 homeless and transient families are in need of assistance with laundry suppliesor dryer sheets
The Goal
Provide 200-400 single-parent, transient, homeless and low-income families with a month’s supply of laundry detergent, bleach and dryer sheets.
Locations to drop off laundry supplies and monetary charitable contributions
- UNR’s Orvis Bldg. Room 104 - 2nd Floor, Room 202 or 204 E; 775-351-8120
- Belvedere Towers, 450 N. Arlington Ave., Downtown Reno; 775-324-5888
Location Hours
Drop off from 8am- 5pm, Mon-Fri or call and we will pick up your generous donation. Drive ends November 5thVolunteer with Us on Saturday, November 10th!
Volunteer for Soap for Hope!
Drop off from 8am- 5pm, Mon-Fri or call and we will pick up your generous donation. Drive ends November 5th
Where?
826 Wyoming Avenue in Reno, NV (Off of Seventh Street by Raley's off of Keystone)
When?
Starts Saturday, November 10th at 11:00am until we are finished. You may leave at anytime.
How to Donate
- Write out a check to People First Foundation P.O. BOX 162 Reno NV 89504
- Have a drop box at your office and collect laundry supplies!
- Tell a friend to do the same!
These organizations have partnered with us, we are asking for your organizations support to help 300 families with a months’ worth of laundry supplies:
The City of Reno's Senior Advisory Board
Doctors Wives of Northern Nevada and Alliance with Washoe County Medical Society
Microsoft
Scolari's
Girl Scouts
Unity Center
Sparks Seven Day Adventist Church
Reno/ Sparks Mormon Church
Wall Mart
University of Nevada Reno Men's Athletic Department
Pathfinders Children Ministry The Belvedere Condominiums
This effort takes a combination of $6,140 in monetary contributions and donated laundry supplies to help every 200 families.
Read Courntey's Inspirationation Story featured from University of Nevada Reno
"We can all use a little help sometimes, especially those who are already helping themselves
with love and commitment" - Courtney Bell
Contact Courtney
Courtney Bell Founder and Executive Director
People First Foundation
P.O. BOX 162
RENO NV 89504
(775) 351-8120
Facebook: People's First Foundation
