(June 3, 2025 – Reno, Nev.) – With the anticipated sunset of key federal funding on June 30, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) faces a projected $1.5 million budget shortfall. To help bridge the gap and maintain essential services amid growing demand, the region’s largest human services provider is launching a community fundraising campaign.
“This shortfall represents a 20% reduction in our overall funding,” said Marie Baxter, CEO of Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada. “Over the past decade, we’ve worked diligently to diversify our funding streams and uphold the highest standards of fiscal responsibility and transparency. However, the loss of vital safety net programs—combined with the rising costs of housing and food—will hit our clients the hardest. These are working families already struggling to make ends meet and seniors living on fixed incomes who may now face even greater hardship.”
For more than 80 years, CCNN has been the cornerstone of human services nonprofit in the region, delivering daily support and critical relief to individuals and families across northern Nevada. A welcoming place for all, the organization offers a wide range of programs—many of which are not available through any other nonprofit. CCNN currently serves more than 40,000 people each month. If cuts are made, there are likely no other organizations to fill the void.
A report in The Chronicle of Philanthropy cites: Experts say the impact of federal grant cuts to nonprofits will likely have cascading effects. A recent analysis by Candid found that if government funding were to cease completely, over 14,000 nonprofits across the country would likely exhaust their reserves within three months, putting an estimated 2.8 million jobs at risk.
“As Executive Orders and evolving federal policies impact social service funding, we’ve been gathering data, conducting careful analysis, and making tough financial decisions,” Baxter said. “Thanks to our long history and the unwavering support of our community, we’re confident that—with the support and collaboration of our community—we can keep serving those in need during these unprecedented times at levels they’ve come to know. Unfortunately, many smaller nonprofits may not be able to withstand these challenges—placing an even greater responsibility on those of us who remain.”
An article by the Urban Institute cites nonprofits as making important contributions to the economy: As the third-largest employer of the private sector, they employ more than 12.7 million people, representing about 10 percent of private-sector employees. Nonprofits also spend on goods and services, with a combined gross value added (PDF) in 2023 of 5.2 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, equal to $1.4 trillion.
“I’m incredibly proud of our staff for their innovative thinking and program development over the years—consistently identifying partnerships and finding ways to operate efficiently without additional cost,” said Baxter. “Their efforts have helped soften the impact of this shortfall, which could have been far worse. While we face a difficult road ahead, I humbly ask our community to stand with us and be a beacon of hope for those who need it most. Because if not Catholic Charities, then who?”
For more information on ways to donate, call (775) 322-7073, ext. 220
To make an online donation, visit https://ccsnn.org/pages/ways-to-donate
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About Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada: Established in 1941, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) is a Nevada-based, 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit corporation operating human service programs including: St. Vincent’s Dining Room, St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, St. Marguerite’s Support Services, Battle Born Housing Plus, Immigration Legal Services and others. CCNN is committed to providing help and creating hope in our community. From infants to seniors, CCNN assists approximately 40,000 people per month in northern Nevada.
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