Green Our Planet Celebrates 11 Years of Empowering Students Through School Gardens and Hydroponics Green Our Planet, the nation’s leading nonprofit in school garden and hydroponics programs, returns to host the largest student-run farmers market in the country on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Clark County Government … [Read more...] about Green Our Planet to Host Largest Student-Run Farmers Market at Clark County Government Center, Oct. 16
Financial literacy
Finance Guru, Andrew Leavitt, Shares Tips for Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
It’s a known fact that Americans take on extra debt during the holiday season. According to a 2022 survey from Lending Tree, the average additional debt taken on over the holidays exceeded $1,500 last year, a figure that was about $300 higher than the previous year. As a result, some consumers will choose to pay their rent with a credit card. That’s something … [Read more...] about Finance Guru, Andrew Leavitt, Shares Tips for Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tourney Leads into Halloween, Benefits Junior Achievement – Oct. 14-15
A fun lead-up to Halloween, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is hosting its Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15, 2023, at the Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. Teams play options are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday or noon to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. "The Boo-A-Thon is a great company team-building activity that helps us raise … [Read more...] about Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tourney Leads into Halloween, Benefits Junior Achievement – Oct. 14-15
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
Green Our Planet Produces the Nation’s Largest Student-Run Farmers Market
Green Our Planet, in partnership with Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Bank of Nevada, Clark County School District, United Way of Southern Nevada and Sprouts, hosted the nation’s largest student-run farmers market at the Clark County Government Center. Over 300 student farmers from 30 Clark County School District students participated in the event … [Read more...] about Green Our Planet Produces the Nation’s Largest Student-Run Farmers Market
Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament for Junior Achievement on Oct. 15 & 16 – Costumes, Prizes & More
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Bringing Back Halloween Themed Bowling Tournament A fun lead-up to Halloween, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is hosting the return of its Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at the Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. Participants can choose from two sessions on Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon or 2 … [Read more...] about Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament for Junior Achievement on Oct. 15 & 16 – Costumes, Prizes & More
Rappel Down Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
New Over The Edge Rappelling Event: Rescheduled to Saturday, April 23, 2022 Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada has come up with a novel way to have fun – including at the expense of your boss – while raising needed funds for its valuable financial literacy programs for local K-12 students. Junior Achievement is partnering with Over the Edge, a company that helps nonprofit … [Read more...] about Rappel Down Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
Silver State Schools Credit Union Celebrates First In-School Branch Opening at the Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Celebrating 70 Years of Service and Committing to Strengthening Our Community, Supporting Neighbors and Prioritizing People Over Profit Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), announced it is opening its first in-school branch in southern Nevada at Southeast Career Technical Academy (SECTA) High School. Silver State Schools Credit Union … [Read more...] about Silver State Schools Credit Union Celebrates First In-School Branch Opening at the Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation Donates $2,500 to Leaders In Training
The Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation, fulfilling its mission to support Southern Nevada charitable education-based organizations, made a $2,500 donation to Leaders In Training. Leaders In Training (LIT) is a grassroots community-based program that operates as an after school non-profit organization serving students who will be the first in their … [Read more...] about Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation Donates $2,500 to Leaders In Training
Socrates and Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Announce Tech Partnership
Award-winning learning platform will bring innovative learning solutions to local Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada and Learn with Socrates, a Las Vegas-based award-winning learning platform, have announced a partnership that will bring financial literacy and money management content to local Girl Scouts using the Socrates personalized learning platform. “Our … [Read more...] about Socrates and Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Announce Tech Partnership