The
Children's Cabinet
Contact Information
Michael
Pomi
Executive Director
(775) 856-6200
mpomi@childrenscabinet.org
1090 South Rock Boulevard
Reno,
NV 89502
Social
Media: Website, Facebook,
Blog
Comment: The
Children's Cabinet has successfully utilized the new website and facebook to
launch the 25th Anniversary Fund Appeal.
Organization Information
Mission: The
Children's Cabinet exists to keep children safe and families together by
offering services and resources that address unmet needs in our community,
through a unique and effective cooperative effort between the private sector
and public agencies in Northern Nevada.
Sector(s):
Service
Area: Northern Nevada, primarily Washoe Co.-Reno/Sparks
501c(3) Organization? Yes
Founded: 1985
Volunteering
Seeking
Board Members? No
Volunteer
Needs: The Children's Cabinet welcomes the support of
volunteers through corporate or individual efforts. Annual volunteer opportunities include: 1)Art of Childhood Auction and Gala - in
2009, (over 20 volunteers helped The Children's Cabinet raise $90,000 in
support of the Safe Place Youth Homeless Shelter and Family Violence Prevention
Services; 2)Holiday Adopt-A-Family - over 82 area corporations, organizations,
and families adopted 259 needy families providing over 809 local children with
holiday gifts, warm clothing and meals during the holiday season. Over 20
additional volunteers assisted the Cabinet in distributing gift cards, toys,
food, and clothing items to an additional 370 local children through Angel Tree
programs and additional donations received from the community.
Group
Volunteering Available?
Yes
Comment: The
Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program (Nov.Dec) and Art of Childhood (October 21,
2010) can always use volunteers. This
year, The Children's Cabinet will also need volunteer assistance with the 25th
Anniversary Celebration/Grand Opening of the Wilbur D. May Youth Center Event
on August 21st, and The Children's Cabinet invites corporate volunteer teams to
assist with activities/tethered balloon rides for kids at the Reno Hot Air
Balloon Races.
Accepted
Age Groups: ,
Youth (grades 9-12), Young Professionals (22-39), Seniors (age 65+)
Comment: Young
professionals, corporate volunteers, seniors, and community organization
members are all welcome to volunteer with the activities listed above.
Skills-Based
Opportunities?
Yes
Comment: The
Wilbur D. May Youth Center is currently under major renovations in order to
equip the building for a new HVAC system, communication lines/internet access
throughout, and to customize a portion of the building to accommodate the
Alternative High School/Tutoring/Computer Labs and Youth Food Pantry
Services. There will be volunteer
opportunities for companies/individuals with specialized skills to assist with
painting, flooring installation, etc.
Giving
Giving
Needs: Operations, Programs,
Capital, Endowment,
Planned Giving Opportunities are available
Development
Plan? Yes
Comment: In
2008, The Children's Cabinet Board of Trustees developed and implemented a
four-year Strategic Plan. Each year in
February, the Board of Trustees holds a one-day Planning Retreat with the
Cabinet's Management Team/Program Staff to review progress to g
Wish
List? Yes
Comment: The
opening of the Wilbur D. May Youth Center will enable The Children's Cabinet to
co-locate youth services with supporting wraparound services, expand academic
services for youth, and provide possibilities for space expansions as programs
grow. The long-term expansion/operational needs supporting youth services
growth would be a possibility--if additional funding became available.
Major
Giving? Yes
Comment: The
Children's Cabinet has an annual fundraising program primarily consisting of
grants, fundraising events, and a direct mail program in which there are many
regular donors. The Cabinet encourages
major gifs to build annual and multi-year funding committments which sustain
critical programs and services in our community.
Special
Events aimed to: Raise Funds, Create
Awareness, , Recognize
Supporters
Comment: August
21, 2010-25th Anniversary/Grand Opening-Wilbur D. May Youth Center
Volunteers
Needed? Yes
Sponsorships
Available? Yes