Malik Thomas was just 11 when his struggles became overwhelming. At school, he was getting into fights—six or more in a year—and his grades were slipping fast. At home, the
Before coming to Redfield Academy, Lucinda had a hard time fitting into a traditional high school setting. She often felt lost and unmotivated, unsure of what she wanted for her
At Paris Lash Academy (PLA Beauty), based in Reno, Nevada, a culture of care and innovation is at the heart of everything. Founded and led by Michelle Nguyen, a CEO
Before joining The Children’s Cabinet, Vianka worked in a residential treatment center for adolescents. It was there that she witnessed the difficult reality of separating families during times of crisis. “What
Jonah and Janae are parents of two energetic kids. On the surface, they looked like any other busy family—but behind closed doors, things felt harder than they expected. Both parents
Kaia is a middle schooler who seemed to be doing just fine, enjoying life as a kid. But when she participated in The Children’s Cabinet’s Signs of Suicide (SOS) program
We’re proud of the impact our Washoe YouthBuild participants are making in our community! Since 2013, more than 130 youth have rolled up their sleeves with The Children’s Cabinet’s Washoe
The Great Reno Balloon Race has been a beloved community tradition since 1982, filling the skies with color and wonder each September. In 1994, a new tradition began when The
When Zoe first came to The Children’s Cabinet, she was weighed down by intense anxiety and fears. Old wounds from nearly a decade ago had resurfaced, intertwined with grief from
For well over a decade, Scheels has stood alongside The Children’s Cabinet in supporting children, youth, and families across our community. Their generosity has helped us deliver essential programs and
