Mary Atkins and her team know that in Reno this fall, the need is greater than ever. It is estimated that in Washoe County, where Reno is located, 4,000-5,000 people are homeless on any given night. As Director of the local Reno chapter of HOPE World Wide, Mary's role is to plan, execute events and mobilize volunteers. Her secret? Make connections "with people in each partner company or agency who care." She writes, "Most people want to do something to help the people around them. But they need ONE PERSON to step forward and start [things rolling]."
Mary has been that person in Reno since 2007. We think that makes her an Outstanding Organizer!
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