Ryder Homes Launched Hygiene Drive for Local Kids
The local collection drive for the Reno Rodeo Foundation runs through November 6.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Families and residents in Reno can now drop off hygiene supplies at a new collection site as part of the Reno Rodeo Foundation Denim Drive. Ryder Homes is managing the drive to provide basic necessities for local children entering the foster care system.
Why it matters
Children in northern Nevada enter foster care throughout the year, creating a consistent need for support beyond seasonal campaigns. This effort helps close the gap during months when fewer large-scale community drives take place.
The Reno Rodeo Foundation has invested more than $9 million in northern Nevada children and families since its inception in 1986. The foundation currently serves 14 northern Nevada counties, though specific donation targets for this drive remain unknown.
The players
Ryder Homes
A homebuilding company hosting a collection drive at its Reno office.
Reno Rodeo Foundation
A non-profit organization that manages the Denim Drive program for children in foster care.
The details
Ryder Homes is accepting donations of hygiene items at its Reno office located at 985 Damonte Ranch Parkway. The items support the foundation's Denim Drive, which provides clothing, shoes, and hygiene products to children in foster care. Participating organizations independently choose the timing for their campaigns to ensure a steady supply of essential goods.
Timeline
September 28, 2026, marked the start of the Ryder Homes collection drive.
The drive concludes on November 6, 2026.
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This effort follows the model established by the Reno Rodeo Foundation’s 2006 launch of the Denim Drive program. The drive extends the program's regional reach by inviting local businesses to host collections during the off-season.
If you are looking to donate hygiene items, you can drop them off at the Ryder Homes office at 985 Damonte Ranch Parkway. Contributions are accepted through November 6, 2026.
The takeaway
Keeping children supplied with basics is a year-round commitment that relies on staggered drives from local partners. Mark your calendar for November 6, 2026, as the final day to drop off donations at the Damonte Ranch site.
Further reading
For more information on how local agencies support vulnerable youth, visit our Philanthropy section.
More information
To learn more about the program or identify other donation needs, visit the Reno Rodeo Foundation Denim Drive program page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
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