Ray Trevino, Director, St. Vincent's Dining Room

Ray Trevino directs St. Vincent’s Dining Room at 325 Valley Road in Reno. A native of Texas, he moved to Nevada after graduating from high school, then attended UNLV and served in the U.S. Army. Trevino began working at St. Vincent’s in the 1990s. He discusses the organization’s free lunch program and describes the move from the dining room’s previous location on Third Street to its new facility on Valley Road, near the City of Reno’s new Community Assistance Center.

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St. Vincent's Dining Room manager explains how land was acquired to construct the dining room and other facilities at the intersection of Record Street and East 4th Street. Recorded by Bethany Underhill.

Ray Trevino, manager of the St. Vincent's Dining Room, explains the advantages of centralizing services for the homeless and others in need of assistance. Recorded by Bethany Underhill.

St. Vincent's Dining Room manager Ray Trevino explains how the recent closure and demolition of several nearby motels and hotels has intensified the need for more shelter in Reno. Recorded by Bethany Underhill.

Ray Trevino, manager of St. Vincent's Dining Room, explains his philosophy about helping others, inspired by his religious faith and his belief in the universal benefits of generosity. Recorded by Bethany Underhill.

Noah Silverman, Co-founder, Reno Bike Project

Reno native Noah Silverman (left) is the Executive Director of the Reno Bike Project, which he co-founded with Kyle Kozar (right) in 2006. The non-profit community bicycle shop and advocacy group is located at 541 East Fourth Street. Silverman drew inspiration from volunteering at a community bike shop called The Hub in Bellingham, Washington, where he earned a degree in Industrial Technology from Western Washington University in 2005.

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Dave Aiazzi, Reno City Council

Born in Reno and raised in Sparks, Dave Aiazzi ran his own computing business for many years. He served as a Reno City Councilman for Ward 5 from 1996-2012, when issues of concern along 4th Street included locating services for the homeless there and planning general street improvements. He was instrumental in bringing art projects to 4th Street.

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Rémi Jourdan, Club Underground

Rémi Jourdan was born in Paris, moved to the Alps as a teenager, and attended culinary school in France. Inspired by an earlier visit to Los Angeles, he moved to the United States in 1997. After a successful career in computing and other entrepreneurial ventures, he moved to Reno in 2007 and ran Club Underground and the Tree House Lounge at 555 East 4th Street. He also discusses his work with E4, an association of Fourth Street business owners.

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Ray Trevino, Director, St. Vincent's Dining Room

Noah Silverman, Co-founder, Reno Bike Project

Dave Aiazzi, Reno City Council

Rémi Jourdan, Club Underground

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