As Mr. Rogers said, "look for the helpers." If you want to be one, The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada is now registering people to become Victim Advocates as part of its Center Advocacy Network. Train to be essential to helping empower someone to make decisions, take action, and move through a crisis. The course will start on September 28, 2021, and … [Read more...] about The Center Seeks People to Train as Victim Advocates
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Vegas PBS Receives Grant from MGM Resorts International to Support Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Program Will Provide Progressive Career Pathways and Potential Employment Opportunities. Vegas PBS has received a $98,237 corporate grant from MGM Resorts International to fund a program aimed at assisting youth in the juvenile system acquire skills for in-demand careers. Youth in the juvenile justice system, who are disproportionately youth of color, often face daunting … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Receives Grant from MGM Resorts International to Support Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Lexicon Bank Joins Forces with JDRF to Fight Type 1 Diabetes
The Community Bank Will Serve as a Bronze Sponsor for their annual One Walk, Las Vegas, the largest fundraising event for type 1 diabetes in the world. Lexicon Bank, Nevada’s community-focused banking partner, is proud to spotlight JDRF this August. Lexicon Bank will be supporting JDRF by serving as a bronze sponsor for their annual One Walk, Las Vegas. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Lexicon Bank Joins Forces with JDRF to Fight Type 1 Diabetes
Non-Profit CORE Welcomes Juvenile Justice Veteran Jeff Jones to Board of Trustees
With an unwavering commitment to empower, enrich and educate underserved children to lead choice-filled lives, non-profit CORE welcomes long-time juvenile justice professional Jeff Jones to serve the organization on the CORE 2021 Board of Trustees. “Jeff’s deeply-rooted experience and passion for working with youth and families will be so impactful to our CORE Scholars and … [Read more...] about Non-Profit CORE Welcomes Juvenile Justice Veteran Jeff Jones to Board of Trustees
The Center Receives CDC Grant for HIV Prevention, Awareness & Support
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada a sizeable multi-year grant for HIV prevention, awareness and support. The Center will receive $441,625 in the first year with a potential value of $2.5M over a five-year term. According to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of HIV/AIDS, Nevada ranks … [Read more...] about The Center Receives CDC Grant for HIV Prevention, Awareness & Support
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Celebrates 20 Years of Positive Impact on Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Nonprofit Launches 20th Anniversary Impact Fund to Sustain and Grow Programs that Help Youth Overcome Hardship and Reach Their Highest Potential Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), Southern Nevada’s most comprehensive service provider for the thousands of young people experiencing homelessness, recently kicked off the NPHY 20th Anniversary Impact Fund, celebrating … [Read more...] about Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Celebrates 20 Years of Positive Impact on Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Launch of the New Nevada Health Professionals Network
NHPN will become the premier resource for health professionals and advocate for the medical community in Nevada. The mission of the Nevada Health Professionals Network (NHPN) is to promote the success of the Nevada medical community. NHPN will do this by facilitating positive networking and business growth opportunities through an interdisciplinary team environment including … [Read more...] about Launch of the New Nevada Health Professionals Network
Hit Broadway Play Turned Netflix Special “American Son” Live on Stage – FREE on 4th of July Weekend at The Center
Broadway in the HOOD, in partnership with The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada, is thrilled to present the critically acclaimed, Broadway play, American Son, free and open to the public in honor of the 4th of July weekend 2021. American Son, the riveting Broadway play adapted into a Netflix Television Event, is an explosive drama that examines our nation’s racial divide … [Read more...] about Hit Broadway Play Turned Netflix Special “American Son” Live on Stage – FREE on 4th of July Weekend at The Center
Local Author and Veteran Physical Therapist, Deborah S. Howell, Advocates for the Health and Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals
Supports Public Health Promotion with the launch of Heart First Medicine Academy Local Vegas Physical Therapist, Deborah S. Howell, specializes in rehabilitative therapy and helping people to heal and transform their lives, and launches Heart First Medicine Academy. Encompassing more than 27 years of clinical expertise, Howell’s professional qualifications include: Chronic … [Read more...] about Local Author and Veteran Physical Therapist, Deborah S. Howell, Advocates for the Health and Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas to Host PRIDE-themed Tea Party on June 24 to Commemorate LGBTQ Pride Month
A portion of proceeds to be donated to Henderson Equality Center In celebration of LGBTQ PRIDE Month, the award-winning, non-gaming Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas invites guests to experience a PRIDE-themed tea party in the hotel’s iconic Tea Lounge overlooking the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday, June 24. The hotel’s “Pride Tea” event will feature two seatings starting at … [Read more...] about Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas to Host PRIDE-themed Tea Party on June 24 to Commemorate LGBTQ Pride Month