Hundreds of Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada (RTSNV) volunteers spruced up eight homes across Southern Nevada in honor of Make a Difference Day. Every year on the fourth Saturday in October, this national observance encourages volunteers to enact positive change in their own communities. RTSNV volunteers consisting of 10 teams were armed with everything … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada Revitalized Eight Homes on Make a Difference Day
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UNSHAKEABLE Celebrates Five Years of Providing Career Development and Empowerment to Women Recovering from Trauma
Fifth Annual Fundraising Screening of “Ghosts of Goldfield” Returns to The Space Thursday, October 28 UNSHAKEABLE is thriving at five! The Las Vegas-based nonprofit is celebrating five years of guiding women recovering from trauma, including human trafficking, substance addiction, domestic violence and homelessness, to return to the workforce and achieve financial … [Read more...] about UNSHAKEABLE Celebrates Five Years of Providing Career Development and Empowerment to Women Recovering from Trauma
Toys for Tots 2021 Christmas Holiday Campaign Kick-Off
October 1, 2021 marks the official kick-off for the Toys for Tots 2021 holiday campaign running through Christmas. U.S. Marines and volunteers will be conducting 830 local toy collection and distribution campaigns in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Who: U.S. Marines and 35,000+ volunteers, millions of local supporters, hundreds of … [Read more...] about Toys for Tots 2021 Christmas Holiday Campaign Kick-Off
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Honors Project Marilyn with ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
18th Annual ATHENA International Awards and WCCNV Legacy Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser “Achieving Your Dreams through Education” The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada is honoring ATHENA Young Professional Leadership recipient this year, Wendi Schweigart, Founder of non-profit, Project Marilyn, Inc. at the 18th Annual ATHENA International Leadership Awards on October … [Read more...] about Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Honors Project Marilyn with ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
Makers & Finders Partners with Chicanos Por La Causa to Launch Salsa Night
As part of a partnership for Hispanic Heritage Month, Makers & Finders will host a fundraiser for Chicanos Por La Causa during the kickoff of its Salsa Night Series Famous for its menu of inspired Latin cuisine, exceptional craft coffee, innovative cocktails and more, Makers & Finders is thrilled to announce it is officially launching a bi-weekly salsa … [Read more...] about Makers & Finders Partners with Chicanos Por La Causa to Launch Salsa Night
Smith’s Donates Thousands of Meals to Students in Need
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
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
Non-Profit Project Marilyn Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day, May 28
Helping at-Risk, Low Income Families and Women to End Period Poverty In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28) and period poverty awareness week, Project Marilyn provides ongoing education and support to the community. The non--profit is hosting a special raffle (for only $5 a ticket) where proceeds will help in the fight to end period poverty. Gifts … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Project Marilyn Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day, May 28
Skye Canyon Celebrates Memorial Day with Second Annual Patriotic Car Parade – Saturday, May 29
By popular demand and in celebration of Memorial Day 2021, Skye Canyon is hosting its second annual Patriotic Car Parade on Saturday, May 29. An opportunity for families to show off their patriotic spirit, community pride and creativity, this year’s event also helps support Kline Veterans Fund, one of the community’s charity partners. For a $5 donation, families can … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon Celebrates Memorial Day with Second Annual Patriotic Car Parade – Saturday, May 29
City Of Las Vegas Named ‘Bright Spot Community’
Las Vegas Recognized For Supporting School And Community Success The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced today that it has named the city of Las Vegas a 2021 “Bright Spot Community” for its responses to the COVID crisis last year. Specifically, the Campaign is highlighting communities that developed exemplary or innovative responses to the COVID crisis, … [Read more...] about City Of Las Vegas Named ‘Bright Spot Community’