Financially Support PBS Reno During Public Media Giving Days
Public Media Giving Days take place May 1 and 2, 2026
RENO, NV (APR 30, 2026) – Following a $1.3 million loss in annual federal funding, PBS Reno has continued to provide trusted, award-earning programming without any interruption to local productions or reductions to staff. Robust financial support from the community is keeping PBS Reno strong; this financial support is valuable, critical, and must be maintained to secure PBS Reno’s future.
Today, contributions from the community make up 100% of PBS Reno’s annual operating budget.
“We are fortunate to serve a region that supports us so well,” said Kurt Mische, PBS Reno President & CEO. “Given the loss of our federal funding, it is more important than ever for those who watch and enjoy our services support them financially.”
PBS Reno cordially invites EVERYONE to participate in Public Media Giving Days, the annual two-day event when every dollar adds up to support PBS Reno’s local programming, Curiosity Classroom workshops, and many more valuable services enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people each month.
The 4th annual Public Media Giving Days are taking place May 1 and 2, 2026. People can make a financial contribution in any amount by calling or texting 775.600.0550 or by visiting pbsreno.org/donate.
“Since last July’s rescission, we’ve seen just how much our community values public media, from trusted journalism to educational resources and local storytelling,” said Emma Glenn, PBS Reno Vice President of Development. “Public Media Giving Days offer a meaningful opportunity for people to further their commitment. That continued support will be essential as we look ahead to ensuring PBS Reno can continue serving our region for years to come.”
About PBS Reno
In fiscal year 2024-2025, PBS Reno reached 592,189 monthly viewers in northern and central Nevada and northeastern California across several platforms including three broadcast channels (PBS Reno 5.1, Reno Create 5.2, and PBS KIDS on PBS Reno 5.3), a YouTube channel, YouTube TV, online, livestreams, and digital platforms. PBS Reno provides PBS national programming and award-earning, locally-produced content, with many local segments posted weekly to PBS Reno’s YouTube channel. PBSReno.org provides engaging interactive content, including the video portal at watch.PBSReno.org that streams all locally-produced content and most PBS national content. PBS Reno serves students, teachers, parents and caregivers through immersive educational services including Curiosity Classroom workshops that bring classroom lessons to life with standards-based lessons and activities. Through the support of local corporations and foundations, as well as thousands of individual members, PBS Reno has been delivering public television and educational services to the communities it serves since September 29, 1983.
About Public Media Giving Days
Public Media Giving Days is a national event, bringing together stations across the country. This exciting partnership led by PBS, NPR, APT, and fundraising entities Greater Public and Contributor Development Partnership is an opportunity not just to fundraise but to work to share enthusiasm, bring new people into the fold and take a moment to honor all that #PublicMediaGives during #PMGD2026.
Contact us:
Membership Questions: membership@pbsreno.org
Programming Hotline: programming@pbsreno.org
Phone: 775.600.0555
Address: 1670 N. Virginia St. • Reno NV 89503