19-year-old collects gifts to give to women's shelter

Help collect donations for the less fortunate this holiday season with 19-year-old, Nikki Villoria who is conducting a food, clothing and toy drive called, "Help For the Holidays."

This will be the third year she has collected donations from the community for those who are less fortunate. Last year's drive was a huge success and she hopes to try and triple the number of donations this year.

All donations go toward Abbey Crossing Shelter for battered women and children.

If you are interested in giving donations, drop-off boxes are located at various businesses in the Minden/Gardnerville area:

World Gym, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, Danny's Ironwood Grill, 88 Cups, JT's Basque Dinning Room and Bar, Woodett's Diner. For further information about Help for the Holidays contact Nikki Villoria at e-mail Help4theHolidays@yahoo.com or by calling 901-3665.