New Over The Edge Rappelling Event on Nov. 6 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 partners with urban rappelling … [Read more...] about Rappel Down Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
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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
Celebrate Southern Nevada Charities on National Non-Profit Day, August 17
On August 17th, National Nonprofit Day (NND) recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world. Through nonprofits, awareness, research, and aid reach the people who need it most. Here are some was to observe this special day in Las Vegas with donations, volunteerism and giving back to the community with local charities: American … [Read more...] about Celebrate Southern Nevada Charities on National Non-Profit Day, August 17
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
Registration for Safekey Before- And After-School Enrichment Programs Begins July 20 for 2021-2022 School Year
Learning Beyond the Bell Starts with City Of Las Vegas Programs Registration for the Safekey before- and after-school enrichment program, for youth in grades kindergarten through 5, begins Tuesday, July 20, and affords students the opportunity to learn beyond the bell. Registration and payments can be completed online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Safekey. Cash, … [Read more...] about Registration for Safekey Before- And After-School Enrichment Programs Begins July 20 for 2021-2022 School Year
Vegas PBS Steam Camp Season 2 Premieres Friday, July 9
New Episodes Feature Allegiant Stadium, Springs Preserve and More Vegas PBS’ original series, Vegas PBS STEAM Camp, is returning for a second season. The three new episodes, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Allegiant Stadium, Springs Preserve and many more organizations will air on Fridays starting July 9 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aimed towards children ages … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Steam Camp Season 2 Premieres Friday, July 9
Vegas PBS Announces Winners of 2021 Vegas PBS Kids Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen
Judges Selected 30 Winning Stories from Nearly 700 Entries Vegas PBS is proud to announce and congratulate the winners of the 2021 VEGAS PBS KIDS Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen. From a pool of nearly 700 entries, a panel of authors, educational staff and community members selected 18 stories based upon originality, creative expression and several other … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Announces Winners of 2021 Vegas PBS Kids Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen
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
Silver State Schools Credit Union Surpasses $1 Billion in Total Assets
Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), a Las Vegas-based financial institution, celebrating over 70 years of serving its members, has exceeded $1 Billion in total assets during the first quarter of 2021. Leading SSSCU to the $1 Billion asset mark is President/CEO, Scott Arkills, who has been with the credit union since 2016. The SSSCU Board of Directors, Executive Team … [Read more...] about Silver State Schools Credit Union Surpasses $1 Billion in Total Assets
April 22 is National Teach Children to Save Day
April is Financial Literacy Month and today, April 22, is National Teach Children to Save Day. Today, Silver State Schools Credit Union joined Girls Athletic Leadership School to teach the 6-8th grade girls about financial literacy and saving money. The kids also got $25.00 to open their first Junior Savings Account. The one-of-a-kind financial … [Read more...] about April 22 is National Teach Children to Save Day