Fundraisers
Northern Nevada Literacy Council’s primary source of funding is through Title II of the Workforce Investment Act, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. These are federal funds that flow from the U. S. Department of Education to the Nevada Department of Education and out us by competitive grant meeting 88% of our annual budget needs. The remaining 12% is met through NNLC’s fund raising efforts…
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Keep in mind, SPELLBINDER competitors are all adults working in Washoe County businesses or organizations, and as they compete in this zany event, they often wonder if they are “smarter than a 5th grader!” A Silent Auction accompanies the evening’s event with awesome items donated by local businesses. For more information about how your business can participate, contact NNLC or visit www.nnlcspellbinder.com |
Spellbinder Winners 2011 |
Spellbinder...a corporate team spelling bee held in the spring each year. The “Best Cheering Section” glitzy trophy has had a hand in building SPELLBINDER into a hilarious, looked-forward-to annual event. Spelling words used in the National Spelling Bee, International Game Technology’s (IGT’s) team has won the revolving trophy 8 out of 14 years of the event. Businesses sponsor their three-person teams, at one of the four different levels of sponsorship, or their sponsorship goes toward sponsoring a team from one of NNLC’s Collaborative Partners. 
Holiday Wreath Sale…these evergreen delights have welcomed visitors to hundreds of homes over the past 13 years. Handcrafted in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Christmas Forest’s exquisite Holiday wreaths and sways are perfect as personal or corporate gifts. Committed to protecting our environment, they harvest fresh aromatic Juniper Berries, Yellow Incense Buds, Noble Fir and Princess Pine, all gathered in such a way as to not harm the rain-forest ecosystem. Your wreaths arrive from Curtis, WA sealed to preserve the “same day freshness” for which Christmas Forest has become so well known. To order these wonderful creations next holiday season, contact NNLC or order direct on-line from Christmas Forest. When ordering on-line, please remember to include NNLC’s Club Code – NNLCO.
Charitable Contributions...NNLC is a dully register non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization and has three very distinct ways it can utilize your contribution, regardless how big or small.
- Student Recognition – Federal funds cannot be used to recognize our students. Your contributions will allow us to hold semi-annual recognition events for our students.
- GED Scholarships – Many of our students who are ready to take the official GED Test battery are unable to pay the required $60 test fee. NNLC has a restricted fund, made possible through contributions, to provide $60 scholarships to students who apply. Students must prove hardship to be eligible for the scholarship.
- General Operating Expenses – As previously stated, NNLC must raise 12% of its annual budget not covered by its primary funding source. These expenses include a portion of the rent for our Adult Learning Center, repair and maintenance costs, upgrades to our 15-station computer lab, etc.
Make contributions payable to: Northern Nevada Literacy Council
Fundraiser Recongintion
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Saint Mary's Hospice of Northern Nevada 429 Elm Street
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: 775-770-3081
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Industrial Properties of Nevada 295 Holcomb Ave., Suite 4
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-324-3100
FAX: 775-324-3129
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 IGT Reno 9295 Prototype Drive
Reno, NV 89521-8986
United States
Phone: 775-448-7777
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Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority 450 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-858-5700
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6745 Sierra Center Pkwy
Reno, NV
Phone: 775-334-8600
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Nevada Engergy 6100 neil Rd Reno NV 775-834-4011
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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 South Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada
89502
Phone: 800-723-6500
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Wells Fargo
200 South Virginia Reno NV
775-348-7030
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