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
Poverty
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’
Spread the Word Nevada Announces Partnership with Nevada Mining Association
Spread the Word Nevada (STWN), the largest children’s literacy non-profit in the state, announces a partnership with Nevada Mining Association to provide books and literacy programming to children in Elko, Ely, Winnemucca, and Yerington. The “Mining for Books” fundraiser aims to raise a total of $65,000 to support book distribution to … [Read more...] about Spread the Word Nevada Announces Partnership with Nevada Mining Association
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Nevada CASA Association, Prevent Child Abuse Nevada Seek to Raise Community Awareness, Provide Resources The Nevada Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association and Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, part of UNLV’s Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy, have partnered on a messaging campaign in recognition of April’s National Child Abuse … [Read more...] about April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Delivering with Dignity Marks One Year Anniversary, Delivering More Than 325,000 Meals to Valley’s Most Vulnerable
Created on March 23, 2020, as an emergency response to the healthcare and economic crisis of COVID-19, Delivering with Dignity has delivered more than 325,000 individual meals directly to the doorsteps of the valley’s most vulnerable individuals and families while also keeping dozens of restaurant staff employed. Delivering with Dignity works with nearly 50 … [Read more...] about Delivering with Dignity Marks One Year Anniversary, Delivering More Than 325,000 Meals to Valley’s Most Vulnerable