Year‑End Giving:

Growing the Future with Soulful Seeds

As we close out 2025, Soulful Seeds is reflecting on the impact we’ve made together—providing fresh food, cultivating community, and creating opportunities for neighbors across Washoe County. None of this would be possible without the generosity of supporters like you.

Year‑end giving is especially important for Soulful Seeds. Your contributions help us sustain operations through winter months, prepare gardens for spring planting, and expand initiatives that strengthen food security and community resilience during peak growing season. Every gift, no matter the size, directly supports our mission to grow connection and resiliency through neighborhood gardens.

With your support, we can enter 2026 ready to deepen our impact and continue building a healthier, more connected community. Thank you for considering Soulful Seeds in your year‑end giving plans.



Update from the Garden - November

As 2025 winds down, November stood out as a month of hard work and meaningful impact in our gardens. Even with colder weather settling in, our community came together to prepare for winter, share fresh food, and expand opportunities for neighbors.

• #GivingTuesday Success: Our November campaign was a great success thanks to generous donations. Every gift strengthens our mission to grow resilient neighborhoods through gardening.

• Volunteer Power: More than 116 hours were contributed in November, with volunteers winterizing beds, clearing growing areas, and smashing pumpkins for our compost piles.

• Fresh Food Distribution: Despite the chill, we delivered over 400 pounds of local produce to the community, ensuring families had access to healthy food.

• Sharing Knowledge: November also brought opportunities to showcase our regenerative practices, welcoming visitors and fostering education around sustainable gardening education.



• Work & Pay Program: Expanded sessions provided over 60 hours hours of paid work days, giving participants additional earned income.

November’s efforts highlight the strength of our community and the dedication of those who give their time, energy, and resources. Together, we’re closing out the year with momentum and planting seeds for an even stronger 2026.

Your Voice Matters

City of Reno Feedback Survey

The City of Reno is exploring new regulations and fees for local nonprofit organizations and is seeking input from the community. The City has launched an online survey to gather perspectives. Questions include whether nonprofits should register with the City, how fees might be structured, and whether organizations with public‑facing commercial components should pay additional fees.This is an important opportunity for the community members to make their voices heard and help shape the future of local nonprofit policy.

Soulful Seeds Feedback Survey

We Want to Hear from You

Each year, we launch a community survey to gather your feedback on how we can do better. Survey responses are 100% anonymous and help us to finalize our strategic direction and program activities. Please consider sharing your thoughts if you have a few minutes.

100% Giving Board Award – 2025

Awarded by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

We are proud to share that our Board of Directors has been honored with the 100% Giving Board Award by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. This recognition celebrates their unwavering commitment to advancing our mission and strengthening our community through their time, expertise, and financial support.



The award highlights the dedication of each board member in ensuring our organization continues to thrive and make a lasting impact. We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada for acknowledging this important work and to our Board for leading by example.