On Wednesday, December 1, The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will commemorate World AIDS Day. AIDS is one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Globally, there are an estimated 38 million people who have the virus, and Nevada ranks 18th in the nation for the number of individuals diagnosed with HIV. The Center will hold a small gathering to increase awareness, … [Read more...] about The Center Commemorates World AIDS Day December 1
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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
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
Las Vegas Sands Announces Donation to The Center’s Health Clinic Capital Campaign
Sands Cares’ $163,000 investment caps phase one of The Center’s funding goal for expansion of the Arlene Cooper Community Health Center to deliver full-service medical care Las Vegas Sands today announced it will contribute $163,000 through Sands Cares to close out phase one of The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada’s $400,000 capital campaign to expand the Arlene Cooper … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Sands Announces Donation to The Center’s Health Clinic Capital Campaign
Governor Sisolak Signs Law to Safeguard Confidentiality of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has signed into law legislation that moves Nevada another step toward protecting members of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination, setting in motion a roadmap for the development and availability of state and community services that address the needs of Nevada’s underserved communities. Silver State Equality, Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil … [Read more...] about Governor Sisolak Signs Law to Safeguard Confidentiality of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection
U.S. Attorney’s Office And FBI Condemn Acts Of Violence And Discrimination Targeting Asian Americans
Nevadans Asked to Please Report Potential Hate Crimes to Law Enforcement Today, Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse for the FBI’s Las Vegas Field Office highlighted the federal role in countering hate crimes and bias acts, and condemned racism and bigotry against Nevada’s Asian American and Pacific … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office And FBI Condemn Acts Of Violence And Discrimination Targeting Asian Americans
The Center to Participate in National LGBT Health Awareness Week
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will participate in the annual National LGBT Health Awareness Week by hosting a healthcare organization in its lobby starting on March 22, 2021. Sponsored by the National Coalition for LGBT Health, the event brings awareness to discrimination and health disparities that affect individuals of every sexual orientation, gender, gender … [Read more...] about The Center to Participate in National LGBT Health Awareness Week