The 1701 Group—formerly the Assistance League(R) of Reno-Sparks— will celebrate its new name and hold a ceremonial groundbreaking of its new Philanthropic Support Center on Thursday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please come and learn more about our decades-long support of the most vulnerable members of our community: children, seniors, veterans, the…
“Thrift & Gift on Vassar” is the new name for the Thrift Shop at 1701 Vassar Street in Reno, run by The 1701 Group. Shop Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Donations are graciously accepted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm. Come discover treasures at the best prices in Reno-Sparks.
On June 1, 2025, Assistance League(R) Reno-Sparks officially became “The 1701 Group.” Same great organization, new name. The decision to disaffiliate from National Assistance League came out of our deep love for our local community. We have served Washoe County since 1978, and we felt the best way to continue that service was on our…
Once again, The 1701 Group showed its support for local veterans by being a major sponsor of the annual Veterans Baby Shower. Prior to the event, knapsacks were stuffed with supplies for babies. Boxes and boxes of diapers were bought. Everyone had a great time meeting the parents and supporting our veterans.
Our Emergency Assistance Committee conducted ifs final shopping trip of this fiscal year at Walmart. They were shopping for families expecting a new baby or have infants born after previous events. Four families came plus the Committee picked up special gifts for an expectant mother’s baby that NNIC just heard about.
Our Thrift and Gift on Vassar was voted the Best Thrift/Consignment Store in Reno by RGJ’s readers. We’re so proud that they recognize how great our Thrift Shop really is!
Local musicians gathered together to celebrate the music of John Prine, and we were the beneficiary. Over $1,000 was raised for our philanthropic programs. And we had a great time listening to the music.
Evvery month the residents at the VA’s Community Living Center vote for a Veteran of the Month. We honor that veterans with a party, special gifts, and stories about his/her life. Here we made Raymond Albrecht’s day. He said it was his BEST DAY EVER with tears in his eyes.
The Incline Elementary School library had not had a budget for new books in about three years. Our Links to Learning program donated $2,000 so the librarian could pick out what they needed. This award meant a great deal to this small school.
Assistance League Reno-Sparks celebrated forty years of clothing Washoe County School District students through its Operation School Bell® program on September 17 at the Sparks Target store. With 30 shopping events at local Walmart and Target stores this fall, Assistance League will clothe over 3,000 deserving elementary school students who are selected by their school…