VOLUNTEERING EVENTS
7th Annual Pints 4 Paws Event
Date: Jun 10, 2023
Melanie Bailey joined her husband and his brew club as they hosted the 7th annual Pints for Paws event on June 10th. Melanie supported this event with her husband by brewing and donating four different types of beer to the event. As she poured beer for the masses, she was helping to raise money and awareness for homeless animals in need at the SPCA Shelter in Anne Arundel County.
This event raised more than $20 thousand thanks to more than 50 homebrewers, beer donations from local craft breweries and more than 30 local vendors! The SPCA of Anne Arundel County is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in Anne Arundel County, and has been providing shelter and humane care for homeless animals in need for more than 96 years.
TSK Reno Plays Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament
Date: Jun 03, 2023
We're thrilled to have been part of the incredible Fifth Teal Fleur-De-Lis Cornhole Tournament! The event, held in support of the TFDL Scholarship Fund, honors the memory of Daniel and Madilyn Gabica while providing valuable scholarships to students at Sparks High School in Washoe County School District. It was an amazing opportunity for our team to connect with the community, enjoy friendly competition and create lasting memories outside the office.
Together, we're making a positive impact on education!
CanStruction Competition
Date: May 03, 2023
For those who don't know, CanStruction (AIA Northern Nevada) is a non-profit organization that provides canned food for the local food banks. All the cans are donated by participants of the competition that need to build a structure made of cans. The participants started the design a couple of months ago and they organized themselves to build the design in 12 hours.
This year we have partnered up with Job Corp and they chose Donnashello, the desert tortoise, the largest reptile in the State of Nevada. Due to the vast area and minimal food (especially pizza), in Nevada, he prefers cactus and flowers.
TSK Architects – Reno/Tahoe are thankful for all the effort the students put in to build the CanStruction today.
Hope for the City Food Bank
Date: Apr 26, 2023
The Henderson office volunteered with Hope for the City, helping at their drive-thru food bank. Hope for the City has launched drive-thru food pantries all over Las Vegas to feed hungry families and individuals who have experienced economic hardship. They care for the needs of the elderly and immunocompromised by picking up and delivering their groceries and other supplies, as needed. And they offer emotional support through their 24-hour hotline.
Boys & Girls Club TSK Office Tour
Date: Mar 08, 2023
13 kids from the local Boys and Girls Club ranging from 8th to 12th grade came on a field trip to the TSK Henderson office. Jason Andoscia (EVP) gave the tour and explained to the kids about what architects do and the different variety of career paths there are in this industry. Then Kristina White (Marketing Manager), Ramsey Singer (Senior Job Captain), and Tristan Osorio (Emerging Professional) spoke to them about our different experiences in the industry and at TSK.
Mobile Harvest with Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Date: Mar 06, 2023
Everyone at TSK's Reno office went to O’Brien to be part of the Mobile Harvest organized by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. A description on the event directly from their website reads “Access to healthful, nutrient-rich foods is extremely important for community members served by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. The Mobile Harvest program is a direct service program that allows us to distribute perishable foods such as fresh produce, bread, and dairy into high-need neighborhoods. Volunteers at our Mobile Harvest distributions assist Food Bank staff with handing out food items to clients, as well as setting up and tearing down the mobile distribution site.”
Boys & Girls Club 41st Annual Kids Day Out
Date: Oct 15, 2022
Volunteer mentors were paired with Club Members for a day filled with food, entertainment, games and prizes in an outdoor carnival setting. It was a great opportunity to enjoy being outside, have some fun, and spend the day with some awesome kids.
Bill Snyder's Relief Mission in Haiti 2010
Date: Apr 27, 2022
Former TSK President Bill Snyder, FAIA came and spoke to our Henderson office about a relief mission in 2010 to rebuild schools in Haiti following a tragic earthquake. After his presentation Bill stated, "As architects we have to keep in mind that the real client is the end user." Bill had the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time in Haiti getting to know the locals, learning about their needs, and how to help. Building a safe, high performance, and sustainable learning environment was top priority for Bill and those who were also there to help. Bill’s presentation was a great reminder that in this industry we do this work with all people in mind and the importance of giving back to communities. We are very proud of Bill for going on this trip to build some beautiful schools customized to the local needs in Haiti.