The Ability Center of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the Second Annual Pizza For A Purpose at Brooklyn’s Best Pizza & Pasta on March 30th celebrating Developmental Disability Awareness Month. This event invites people with special needs and their families to actively participate in a day filled with pizza-making, live dance, interactive sports … [Read more...] about Empowering Ability to Enhance Well-Being: The Ability Center of Southern Nevada’s Second Annual Pizza For A Purpose
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Fine Company to Host Job Fair Feb. 20
Fine Company, a LEV Group concept at Downtown Summerlin, will host a job fair on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the restaurant to fill a variety of positions including servers, food runners, bussers, line cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers. Interested applicants should bring their resume, identification card, health, and any other work cards and be prepared for … [Read more...] about Fine Company to Host Job Fair Feb. 20
RTSNV Raises Nearly $80K from Swing Fore Safe Homes Fundraising Event
Earlier this week, Rebuilding Together of Southern Nevada (RTSNV) hosted their annual “Swing Fore Safe Homes” fundraising event. In total, RTSNV raised nearly $80,000 in funds furthering the organization’s mission of providing safe and healthy housing for low-income seniors, veterans and people living with disabilities across the valley. Also, on National Make a … [Read more...] about RTSNV Raises Nearly $80K from Swing Fore Safe Homes Fundraising Event
Green Our Planet Brings Gardens and Hydroponics to 1,200 Communities Nationwide, Thanks to the Engelstad Foundation
Thanks to a recent second grant from the Engelstad Foundation, Las Vegas-based nonprofit Green Our Planet expands its work to bring outdoor gardens and hydroponics laboratories to hundreds more communities across Nevada and beyond. By the end of 2024, the organization will be working with over 1,200 schools, libraries and food pantries in all 50 states. Erin McGarry, Chief … [Read more...] about Green Our Planet Brings Gardens and Hydroponics to 1,200 Communities Nationwide, Thanks to the Engelstad Foundation
Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
Workers say they are forming their union to advocate for good jobs and quality care so seniors and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need In one of the biggest organizing drives in recent history, over 1,000 Nevada home care workers have already voted or are taking part in landslide union elections at multiple employers. Workers say they are forming … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
Kline Fund to Celebrate Independence Day with Stars & Strikes Event Supporting Local Veterans
Kline Veterans Fund is thrilled to host its Stars & Strikes charity bowling tournament on Sunday, July 2, from 3-5pm at the Suncoast Bowling Center located at 9090 Alta Drive in Summerlin. This afternoon of patriotic fun raises money for programs supporting homeless and at-risk veterans and their families in Southern Nevada. Presented by the Engelstad Foundation, this … [Read more...] about Kline Fund to Celebrate Independence Day with Stars & Strikes Event Supporting Local Veterans
Registration for 19th Annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run Opens July 1
All funds raised go to support adults with disabilities in the Las Vegas area It’s Christmas in July as registration opens for the 19th Annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run on July 1. As one of the primary fundraisers for Opportunity Village, participation in the 5k run or 1-mile Kris Kringle Jingle walk directly supports people with disabilities in Southern Nevada. This … [Read more...] about Registration for 19th Annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run Opens July 1
Psychiatrists Dr. Sid Khurana and Dr. Timothy Jeider appear on Patranya Media’s “Entrepreneur Showcase Series” during Mental Health Month (w/ Video)
Where there are challenges, there is indeed opportunity, and Dr. Sid Khurana and Dr. Timothy Jeider both know that. It’s the whole reason their practice, Nevada Mental Health, exists. They opened their doors in 2019 and now run the largest child and adolescent psychiatric clinic in the state. There are about 20 certified child and adolescent psychiatrists in Nevada today, … [Read more...] about Psychiatrists Dr. Sid Khurana and Dr. Timothy Jeider appear on Patranya Media’s “Entrepreneur Showcase Series” during Mental Health Month (w/ Video)
Enchanted Forest Youth Prom Gives LGBTQ Students a Chance to Have a Night to Remember
For most high school students, prom night is a milestone, something to look back on and remember fondly. But for those teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, prom night can be a huge source of anxiety. While their classmates are busy lining up the perfect outfit and date, queer students often have to worry about whether they will be harassed at the … [Read more...] about Enchanted Forest Youth Prom Gives LGBTQ Students a Chance to Have a Night to Remember
New Vista Announces Wine Walk at Town Square Las Vegas
Nevada’s largest non-profit residential provider supporting individuals living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities hosts wine walk fundraiser, 4/22 Put some ‘spring’ in your sips! New Vista, Nevada’s largest non-profit residential provider supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), announces the return of its Wine Walk series … [Read more...] about New Vista Announces Wine Walk at Town Square Las Vegas