The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will host We Speak Life, an evening of poetry and spoken word to commemorate National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Local poets will share their gifts of encouragement through the power of words. There will be raffle prizes, giveaways, community resources, and HIV testing and counseling … [Read more...] about The Center Presents Evening of Poetry & Spoken Word for National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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Library District’s New Launchpads Help Kids Get Ready to Read by 3rd Grade
Faced with an ongoing trend of low reading and math scores among Nevada students and falling school enrollment rates, accelerating early learning has become one of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s most urgent priorities. To help boost these critical skills, the Library District is putting a new kid-friendly educational tool into the hands of students in our … [Read more...] about Library District’s New Launchpads Help Kids Get Ready to Read by 3rd Grade
Karl Maisner Joins Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation Board to Support Local Child Abuse Victims and Their Families
Longtime Las Vegan is passionate about organization’s cause and aims to increase awareness and grow resources for its efforts Karl Maisner, president of Las Vegas-based KMJ, an award-winning design studio, was recently voted to the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation (CACF). Founded 20 years ago, KMJ plans, designs and develops client websites, apps, and … [Read more...] about Karl Maisner Joins Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation Board to Support Local Child Abuse Victims and Their Families
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada to Host Events for Black History Month
For Black History Month, the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada hosts two events on Saturday, February 5. The National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event from 10 am to 2 pm includes resources, music, food, and raffle prizes sponsored by Black Queer Men of Las Vegas, Minority Health Coalition, and Silver State Equality. Later that afternoon, from 2 pm to 4 pm, the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada to Host Events for Black History Month
Holiday Resource Fair at The Center on Dec 10
It's the most wonderful time of the year to help our fellow human beings. The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's Holiday Resource Fair will take place on Friday, Dec. 10, from 10 am-2 pm. They will be giving away coats and blankets, and healthcare and support service providers will be available to help the LGBTQ community and vulnerable populations served by The … [Read more...] about Holiday Resource Fair at The Center on Dec 10
Las Vegas Welcomes American Cancer Society “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” Sunday, October 24
Las Vegas welcomes the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk with Cancer Survivors, Caregivers and Health Professionals The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) Walk safely returns in person in Las Vegas. The event celebrates breast cancer survivors, their families and friends. This large-scale traditional walk unites … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Welcomes American Cancer Society “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” Sunday, October 24
Las Vegas Raiders Tour Opportunity Village
This week, a Silver & Black contingent consisting of Las Vegas Raiders players, Alumni and staff toured Opportunity Village’s Engelstad campus and met with the organization’s patrons. During the visit the Raiders group gained insight on the various types of programming offered to those in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities including day … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Raiders Tour Opportunity Village
NF Hope Concert Returns to the Stage with Annual Event at Myron’s at the Smith Center
2021 Celebrates 11 Years with Live, In-Person Event on Sunday, Nov. 14 Celebrating 11 years of fundraising and fantastic performances by top performers, the 11th Annual NF Hope Concert returns to the stage! Las Vegas' most celebrated entertainers and show-loving philanthropists will once again join forces against neurofibromatosis at the 11th Annual NF Hope Concert. NF … [Read more...] about NF Hope Concert Returns to the Stage with Annual Event at Myron’s at the Smith Center
Findlay Volkswagen to Sponsor SUV to Local Nonprofit Organization
Over the weekend, Henderson Equality Center, was surprised by Findlay Volkswagen, Melisa Eichbauer, General Manager and staff, with a rainbow wrapped Atlas SUV. This surprise came just in time too, with Las Vegas Pride hosting their annual Pride Parade, this rainbow wrapped SUV will be making its debut in the parade. Mr. Davin, the Executive Director said … [Read more...] about Findlay Volkswagen to Sponsor SUV to Local Nonprofit Organization
Women of Distinction Awards Announces Finalists
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada chapter has announced finalists for its 2021 Women of Distinction Awards (WODA). Honorees are set to be announced from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. October 26 in the Paris Las Vegas Versailles Ballroom, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Three-time Emmy Award winning journalist, Patranya Bhoolsuwan of Patranya … [Read more...] about Women of Distinction Awards Announces Finalists