Since the canal breach here in Fernley, there has been an outpouring
of love and support from so many people wanting to help. We truly
appreciate everyone's thoughts prayers and generosity. As a result,
a relief fund has been established to specifically help sustain the
Fernley victims for the long recovery ahead.
The Fernley Assistance Fund is established by the Community
Foundation to aid victims of the Fernley Levee Breach. Tax
deductible contributions to the fund will be disbursed by Lyon
County Human Services. Support cannot be designated to benefit
a particular individual or family.
Click the quick link to on the right of this page or visit the
Community Foundation website to donate online to contribute
today with your credit card.
You may send checks to the Community Foundation Office:
1885 S. Arlington Ave. #103
Reno, NV 89509
Please indicate Fernley Assistance Fund on your check.
The Community Foundation will provide a written acknowledgement
for all gifts to the fund. Call the Community Foundation at
775-333-5499 for more details.
Donations may also be made to the our local supporters and
first responders:
American Red Cross Northern Nevada Chapter
1190 Corporate Blvd., Reno, NV 89502
Information: 775-856-1000
Web site: http://www.nevada.redcross.org/
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
994 Packer Way, Sparks, NV 89431
Information: 775-331-3663
Web site: http://www.fbnn.org/
The Salvation Army Reno Corps
1931 Sutro St., Reno, NV 89512
Information: 775-688-4555
Web site: http://www.tsatoday.org/www_reno.nsf
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
811 Ryland St., P.O. Box 2730, Reno, NV 89505
Information: 775-322-8668
Web site: http://www.uwayreno.org/
Our Fernely churches and non-profit service agencies are
providing additional assistance to our families in need.
The are also partnering to provide clothing, personal
hygiene items and organizing volunteers to aid in clean
up efforts:
To donate clothing, furniture and/or appliances, please contact
any of our churches or service agencies below:
Fernley Churches:
Fernley First Baptist Church
485 E Main Street
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 4565
Fernley Lutheran Church
320 Highway 95A
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 5400
Fernley Free Methodist
100 S. West Street
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 4424
Faith Bible Church
875 Fremont Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 2834
St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Community
Cedar & West Street
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 4011
St. Columba’s Traditional Anglican Church
1320 Mission Street
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 2771
Living Faith Christian Fellowship
110 S Center Street
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 5037
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
155 Highway 95A
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 4474
The Vineyard Fellowship
4120 Highway 50A
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 9336
Fernley Christian Church
1525 Newlands Drive
Fernley, NV 89408
775 575 7733
Fernley Service Organizations:
American Legion Post #37
775-575-6850
P O Box 682
Fernley NV 89408
Fernley Wadsworth Lions Club
775-745-9840
P.O. Box 515
Fernley NV 89408
Rotary Club of Fernley
775-575-9966
P.O. Box 408
Fernley NV 89408