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.

Cindy Ainsworth, Historic Reno Preservation Society

A native of Los Angeles, Cindy Ainsworth moved to Reno with her husband in 1978 and worked in publishing and at the National Automobile Museum, where she could indulge her passion for transportation history. In 1997, she helped to found the Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS), and regularly leads a historical walking tour of East 4th Street. She is also a member of the Lincoln Highway Association’s Nevada chapter.

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Cari Lockett, Regional contact, Burning Man

Born in Reno in 1960, Cari Lockett became a regional contact for Burning Man in 2007. She talks about the range of Burning Man-related activities that occur in Reno throughout the year, including Decompression, traditionally held on East 4th Street each October. Lockett shares her thoughts about Reno’s status as a gateway to the playa and the city’s potential to become a year-round destination for those interested in Burning Man and its ten principles.

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Paolo Cividino, Owner, Tutto Ferro

Born in Italy, Paolo Cividino grew up in California, and moved to Reno in 1989. He is founder and owner of Tutto Ferro, a custom steel fabrication business located at 616 East 4th Street. In establishing his operation along the 4th Street corridor, he joined a community of long established iron workers, steel fabricators, and machine operators practicing in the area.

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

Cindy Ainsworth, Historic Reno Preservation Society

Cari Lockett, Regional contact, Burning Man

Paolo Cividino, Owner, Tutto Ferro

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