Reno Aces Foundation’s Inaugural Grant Class of 12 Local Charities Receives over $55,000 to Benefit Northern Nevada Communities

February 4, 2025 – Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Reno Aces News Release

RENO, Nev. – Following a successful first season for the Reno Aces Foundation, the Reno Aces have announced the donation of over $55,000 to the inaugural grant class of 12 Northern Nevada charities on Tuesday.

Following a grant process that saw over 50 applicants, the Reno Aces Foundation board of directors narrowed down the field to the 12 recipients that most align with foundation’s initiatives within the Reno-Tahoe community.

“Through the Reno Aces Foundation’s inaugural grant recipients, we are proud to deepen our commitment to the Reno-Tahoe community. This initiative is a testament to our belief in the power of local organizations, which we consider integral to our community, to address critical needs, from education to wellness,” said Reno Aces Managing Partner Herb Simon. “By fostering collaboration and amplifying our resources, we aim to create lasting, positive change across Northern Nevada and truly give back to the region that has always supported us.”

The 2025 Reno Aces Foundations Grant Class includes:

Awaken : Grant will support the ongoing initiatives at the Awaken Center and support general operating expenses to ensure the ongoing complex needs of victims of sex trafficking.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern Nevada : Funding will support five mentor-mentee matches for a full year.

Communities in Schools of Western Nevada : The grant will directly support programs that empower students in the Washoe County School District to overcome barriers to success.

Eddy House : Funding will assist in supporting the Eddy House’s Emergency Shelter and Drop-In Center for supplies and facility security.

Education Alliance : Grant will contribute to the organization’s focus on local schools focusing to better cultures where students feel valued.

Family Respite Care of Nevada (R.A.V.E.) : The grant will support families raising children with special needs in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Elko, and surrounding counties in Northern Nevada.

Great Basin Outdoor School : The grant will award 30 underserving children with partial scholarships to attend the Great Basin’s Outdoor School’s Summer Break Day Camp.

Latino Arte and Culture Center : Aid will provide free comprehensive arts, culture, and STEM programs, including meals for participating K-12 Latinx students in the Washoe County School District.

Life is Worth It : Funding will support the organization’s youth suicide prevention efforts by…