From a living room meeting of concerned parents in March 1954 to a social enterprise with six locations and over 700 employees in 2024, Opportunity Village has a lot to celebrate during its 70th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, platinum anniversary, Opportunity Village has an iconic year planned. To help kick things off, Opportunity Village received celebratory … [Read more...] about Opportunity Village Announces Yearlong 70th Anniversary Celebration
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“Life-changing” $16 Minimum Wage Goes into Effect for 13,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Following Years of Strong Union Advocacy
After pay had stagnated at around $11 an hour for over a decade, the new minimum wage will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so Nevada’s rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get quality care 13,000 Nevada home care workers’ lives are beginning to change dramatically as they start to see the state’s new $16 minimum wage show up in their paychecks. The … [Read more...] about “Life-changing” $16 Minimum Wage Goes into Effect for 13,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Following Years of Strong Union Advocacy
Cast of the Award-Winning Show “Potted Potter – The Harry Potter Parody” to Perform at HallOVeen at the Magical Forest October 27 at 6pm
The award-winning cast of Potted Potter – The Harry Potter Parody at Horseshoe Las Vegas will make a special appearance and perform at Opportunity Village’s 10th Annual HallOVeen at the Magical Forest on Friday, October 27 at 6pm for one night only. Tickets for HallOVeen are on sale at www.Halloveen.org. As one of the primary fundraisers for Opportunity Village, attending … [Read more...] about Cast of the Award-Winning Show “Potted Potter – The Harry Potter Parody” to Perform at HallOVeen at the Magical Forest October 27 at 6pm
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
Nevada’s Largest Healthcare and Public Service Union Announces Leadership Transition
SEIU Local 1107, which has become a preeminent force in the state, plans to build on its solid foundation to achieve even greater victories for good jobs and quality services The largest healthcare and public service union in Nevada has announced that its longtime Executive Director, Grace Vergara-Mactal, is retiring effective September 30 and will be succeeded … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Largest Healthcare and Public Service Union Announces Leadership Transition