Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet Marks 30 Years Ahead of Fundraiser

Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet is marking 30 years of operation in Northern Nevada as it prepares for its annual Nevada Day Dinner fundraiser at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Founded in 1996, the nonprofit organization supplies free clothing, footwear, and essentials to residents facing financial hardship.

The organization distributed an estimated $1.4 million in donated clothing last year. To address transportation challenges across the region, the nonprofit is expanding outreach through its Mobile Micro Closet Project, which uses a converted shuttle bus to transport free items directly to underserved communities. Organization leaders Dave McLaughlin and Michael Cox detailed the ongoing programs and anniversary efforts ahead of the annual benefit.