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The Reno City Council approved a request from the Wards One, Two Central, Two South, Four Northeast, Four North Valleys, and Five Northwest Neighborhood Advisory Board (NABs) for a total of $14,500 in Community Pride Grant (CPG) funds to the Angel Kiss Foundation, a non-profit organization.The CPG funds will offset expenses associated with helping local families of children with cancer by providing immediate assistance and support for any expense or need related to treatment.

Angel Kiss Foundation’s mission is to help all families of children with cancer in northern Nevada and the eastern Sierra. The foundation helps families by offsetting expenses incurred while providing car for their children including travel and medical expenses.

The designated NABs support the goals of the Angel Kiss Foundation to provide awareness events and provide financial assistance to families of children with cancer.

NAB CPG funds are designed to be used for neighborhood-specific projects. These funds are allocated to projects that the City may not have budgeted for that the NAB would like to expedite. Funds are generally intended for projects that are short term in nature and quick to implement. While funding is recommended by the boards, its use and expenditure are guided by established city procurement, expenditure procedures, and ground rules.

Ward Two Central Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) gave $1,500 in Community Pride Grant (CPG) funds to Reno Weed and Seed, a non-profit organization. The CPG funds will offset expenses associated with their crime prevention and intervention programs.Reno Weed and Seed is committed to the revitalization of neighborhoods and has previously collaborated with the City of Reno in neighborhood clean-up activities, crime prevention programs, Neighborhood Watch groups, and other community improvement efforts.

The Ward Two Central NAB supports the goals of Reno Weed and Seed and finds the donation will benefit Reno citizens by providing opportunities and programming designed to reduce violent and drug related crime which enhances the quality of life for residents within Weed and Seed sites and the community as a whole.

NAB CPG funds are designed to be used for neighborhood-specific projects. These funds are allocated to projects that the City may not have budgeted for that the NAB would like to expedite. Funds are generally intended for projects that are short term in nature and quick to implement. While funding is recommended by the boards, its use and expenditure are guided by established city procurement, expenditure procedures, and ground rules.

I’m a big fan of the artistic bike racks in downtown Reno. They add such an interesting visual for both residents and tourists as they walk along the Riverwalk, visit shops, or eat at one of our great restaurants. I’m looking forward to seeing what types of racks are created by the creative youth in our community.The Reno City Council approved a request from the Ward Four Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) for $3,233 in Community Pride Grant (CPG) funds to the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows to assist Youth Artworks with expenses to design and build custom metal bike racks.

The CPG funds will offset expenses associated with the design and fabrication of two to three custom metal bike racks designed to complement the neighborhood. Eight Youth Artworks apprentices will work with a supervising artist to create the artistic bike racks and gain experience in the public art process.

The Ward Four Northeast NAB supports the goals of the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows to provide education for aspiring art students and provide a safe location for all residents to lock their bikes.

NAB CPG funds are designed to be used for neighborhood-specific projects. These funds are allocated to projects that the City may not have budgeted for that the NAB would like to expedite. Funds are generally intended for projects that are short term in nature and quick to implement. While funding is recommended by the boards, its use and expenditure are guided by established city procurement, expenditure procedures, and ground rules

Greater Light Christian Center, a non-profit organization, received $2,500 in Community Pride Grant Funds (CPG) from the Ward Four Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB). The funds will help offset expenses with creating and promoting a neighborhood picnic that will celebrate the new playground equipment at Pat Baker Park. The picnic will also include community booths providing information to area residents. A date for the neighborhood picnic has not been scheduled due to weather conditions. Once a date is established, details will be provided. The Ward Four Northeast NAB supports the goals of the Greater Light Christian Center to provide a fun and educational event in the neighborhood to enrich their recreational and social opportunities with friends and families.

NAB CPG funds are designed to be used for neighborhood-specific projects. These funds are allocated to projects that the City may not have budgeted for that the NAB would like to expedite. Funds are generally intended for projects that are short term in nature and quick to implement. While funding is recommended by the boards, its use and expenditure are guided by established city procurement, expenditure procedures, and ground rules.

Thanks to the Reno City Council approving a request from the Ward Five Northwest Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB), the Somersett Homeowners Association will receive $1,000 for the sixth annual Northwest Reno Kids Kite Festival. The $1,000 comes from Community Pride Grant (CPG) funds and will assist with operational expenses associated with the festival.

If you have never been to the kite festival, I highly recommend you take the time to stop by and take alook. The festival is part of Artown. It combines an outdoor activity with the arts. As an added bonus, this great event is free. Kids decorate and fly their kites with the assistance of local artists and volunteers. The event is fun for everyone, not just kids. The kite festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Somersett’s east park.

The Ward Five Northwest NAB supports the goals and mission of the Somersett Homeowners Association to produce this educational, entertaining, and beneficial event for all Reno residents and visitors.

NAB Community Pride Grand Funds are designed to be used for neighborhood-specific projects. These funds are allocated to projects that the City may not have budgeted for that the NAB would like to expedite. Funds are generally intended for projects that are short term in nature and quick to implement. While funding is recommended by the boards, its use and expenditure are guided by established city procurement, expenditure procedures, and ground rules.

The Ward Five Old Northwest Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) transferred $5,000 to the Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department today to be used for picnic tables and benches at the new Keystone/Van Ness Trailhead and Park.

Keystone/Van Ness Trailhead and Park is currently being designed. It is located in Northwest Reno on the corner of Keystone and Van Ness near North McCarran. Development of the Keystone/Van Ness Trailhead and Park is a community-led effort to place a recreation area within the neighborhood of North Keystone Avenue. A design review with the community is expected this fall, with construction planned for spring 2010.