To help meet the food needs of students, Project 150 with Smith’s Food & Drug is providing over 6,500 meals to feed young people in need who may be food insecure or negatively impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 1 in 5 children in Nevada struggle with hunger, and COVID-19 has exacerbated the situation. Students fighting hunger are unable to … [Read more...] about Smith’s Donates Thousands of Meals to Students in Need
Graduation
Middle School Students Graduate from City of Henderson’s Inaugural Camp 911 Program
Four-day program involves first-responder scenario trainings and demonstrations City of Henderson hosted a graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 29 for its first graduating class of Camp 911, a four-day program that introduces middle-school youth to law enforcement and emergency services. During the graduation, students between the ages of 11 to 14 were recognized for … [Read more...] about Middle School Students Graduate from City of Henderson’s Inaugural Camp 911 Program
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
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
Mayor March and Refuge for Women Ribbon Cutting
Refuge For Women, which opened in November 2015, celebrated a five-year milestone of serving the Las Vegas community. The national faith-based organization provides a residential healing and recovery program for survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation to receive safe housing, counseling, life and work skills development. The non-profit hosted the ceremonious … [Read more...] about Mayor March and Refuge for Women Ribbon Cutting
Refuge for Women Las Vegas Celebrates 5 Years in Vegas and Hosts Ceremonious Program and Ribbon Cutting with Henderson Mayor, Debra March, at The Crossing Church, June 29
Non-Profit Provides Place of Escape for Sexually Exploited Women Refuge For Women, which opened in November 2015, is celebrating a five-year milestone of serving the Las Vegas community. The national faith-based organization provides a residential healing and recovery program for survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation to receive safe housing, counseling, … [Read more...] about Refuge for Women Las Vegas Celebrates 5 Years in Vegas and Hosts Ceremonious Program and Ribbon Cutting with Henderson Mayor, Debra March, at The Crossing Church, June 29
Las Vegas Municipal Court To Celebrate Double WIN Court Graduation Thursday
Specialty Court Focuses On Female Offenders Impacted by Trauma The WIN Court will celebrate the graduation of Annalesha Ruttan, 24, and Ashley Tyquiengco, 31, who have successfully completed the Las Vegas Municipal Court Women in Need of Change (WIN) Court program. The graduation ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at Las Vegas City Hall Council … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Municipal Court To Celebrate Double WIN Court Graduation Thursday
Non-Profit CORE and Leadership LV Council Team Up to Launch “Career We Can” Virtual Series
Virtual Guest Speaker Series Focuses on Career Exploration in a Variety of Fields With the goal of exposing young people to different career and educational opportunities that exist throughout the Las Vegas Valley, non-profit CORE and Leadership Las Vegas Council have teamed up to present a virtual “Career We Can” program. Pivoting from an in-person experience to a series of … [Read more...] about Non-Profit CORE and Leadership LV Council Team Up to Launch “Career We Can” Virtual Series
National Technical Institute Announces “Job Placement Services for Life” Commitment in Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month (February)
In recognition of Career and Technical Education Month (February), National Technical Institute (NTI), a state approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas and Phoenix that specializes in HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical training and certificates, announces a new commitment to all graduates: Job Placement Services for Life. The school is accepting applications … [Read more...] about National Technical Institute Announces “Job Placement Services for Life” Commitment in Recognition of Career and Technical Education Month (February)
Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada Expands its Reach to One in Four Title I Schools with Addition of Two Schools
Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada (CIS), an affiliate of the fifth largest state office of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, is widening its footprint and reaching even more students and families in need by adding two schools to its network: Ollie Detwiler Elementary School and Raul P. Elizondo Elementary School. CIS’ network in Clark … [Read more...] about Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada Expands its Reach to One in Four Title I Schools with Addition of Two Schools