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Clothing

RSGM annually gives away thousands of pieces of clothing through a variety of means designed to assist individuals, families and children.

Often, those new to the area are unprepared for the sometimes harsh Northern Nevada winters. Many of them seek help from the Gospel Mission, which provides free clothing to those in need through vouchers good at one of our thrift stores. Anyone needing clothing can walk in to our downtown Mission, 355 Record St., and receive a voucher.

The Mission annually conducts its “Klothes 4 Kids” back-to-school giveaway aimed at providing quality new and like-new clothing for low-income families. Since its inception, the campaign has distributed nearly 30,000 pieces of clothing to over 2,500 children. Several agencies, churches and businesses support the event, including co-sponsors KRNV-News 4 (the local NBC affiliate), Reno Harley-Davidson, Park Lane Mall and K-mart.

Another large event is our annual Christmas Day Dinner, where we provide gifts, free jackets and winter gear to more than 500 needy men, women and children.

The Gospel Mission maintains clothing closets for local schools which have large numbers of students from low-income families. Teachers and workers identify children in need and allow them to select free clothing.

We also clothe all of our program men and women, allowing them to select several work outfits and personal clothing items.

As one of the more popular items, clothing is predominantly displayed at our thrift stores. Customers looking for bargains find great deals on dresses, coats, pants, baby clothes and other items.

All clothing donated to the Mission is usable. We will find use for every piece. For articles that are ripped or unwearable, we convert into 1,200-pound bales to sell to a recycling company.

If you would like to donate clothing, please call us at (775) 323-7999.