Las Vegas’ scorching triple-digit summer temps ended up being a very good thing for one local nonprofit! Today, the Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) visited Diaz Elementary School to unveil a donation totaling $7,700 to After-School All-Stars, thanks to its annual Hope for Heat Campaign. NVMA President Tyre Gray presented the check to After-School All-Stars Executive … [Read more...] about Nevada Mining Association Donates Nearly $8,000 to After-School All-Stars, Thanks to ‘Hope for Heat’
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The Center Seeks People to Train as Victim Advocates
As Mr. Rogers said, "look for the helpers." If you want to be one, The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada is now registering people to become Victim Advocates as part of its Center Advocacy Network. Train to be essential to helping empower someone to make decisions, take action, and move through a crisis. The course will start on September 28, 2021, and … [Read more...] about The Center Seeks People to Train as Victim Advocates
Silver State Schools Credit Union and the Boy Scout Troop 912 Volunteer to Put School Furniture Together at New Charter School Campus
GALS, All Girls Charter School (6 - 8th Grade), Opens August 9, 2021, Enrolling New Students Now Girls Athletic Leadership School, (GALS) is an all-girls tuition-free charter middle school, for 6th-8th grade, that empowers girls to succeed academically, lead confidently, live boldly and thrive physically. This weekend, Silver State Schools Credit Union and Boy … [Read more...] about Silver State Schools Credit Union and the Boy Scout Troop 912 Volunteer to Put School Furniture Together at New Charter School Campus
The Center Receives CDC Grant for HIV Prevention, Awareness & Support
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada a sizeable multi-year grant for HIV prevention, awareness and support. The Center will receive $441,625 in the first year with a potential value of $2.5M over a five-year term. According to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of HIV/AIDS, Nevada ranks … [Read more...] about The Center Receives CDC Grant for HIV Prevention, Awareness & Support
Hit Broadway Play Turned Netflix Special “American Son” Live on Stage – FREE on 4th of July Weekend at The Center
Broadway in the HOOD, in partnership with The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada, is thrilled to present the critically acclaimed, Broadway play, American Son, free and open to the public in honor of the 4th of July weekend 2021. American Son, the riveting Broadway play adapted into a Netflix Television Event, is an explosive drama that examines our nation’s racial divide … [Read more...] about Hit Broadway Play Turned Netflix Special “American Son” Live on Stage – FREE on 4th of July Weekend at The Center
The Garden Las Vegas Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with Celeb-Filled Red Carpet Hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race Winner Symone
Vegas’ hottest LGBTQ+ bar celebrates 1-Year anniversary with a Pride-ful red carpet event, 6/11 Don’t be a drag, just be a queen! Sin City’s hottest gay bar, The Garden Las Vegas celebrates its 1-year anniversary with a lineup of fabulous queens and LGBTQ+ icons. Kick off Pride month with a ‘Halleloo’ celebration at The Garden in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts … [Read more...] about The Garden Las Vegas Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with Celeb-Filled Red Carpet Hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race Winner Symone
The Center Hosts “La Parrillada del Orgullo” – a Latin BBQ in Celebration of PRIDE
This Saturday in celebration of PRIDE, the LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas will host La Parrillada del Orgullo, its first BBQ geared towards the LGBTQ's Latin community of Southern Nevada. Connecting to the Latin LGBTQ+ community to support groups, programming, and services remains a challenge due to the stigma that continues to exist in Latin culture. The … [Read more...] about The Center Hosts “La Parrillada del Orgullo” – a Latin BBQ in Celebration of PRIDE
Pull for Hot Temps! Nevada Mining Association’s Hope for Heat Kicks Off
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) is kicking off its sixth annual Hope for Heat campaign, giving Nevadans a reason to cheer for warmer days. Launching on Memorial Day (May 31) and running through Labor Day (September 6), NVMA will make a $100 donation to After-School All-Stars Las Vegas each day the temperature reaches 100 degrees in Las Vegas. Funds raised will support … [Read more...] about Pull for Hot Temps! Nevada Mining Association’s Hope for Heat Kicks Off
The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Southern Nevada ‘20 & ’21 Honorarium to Be Held October 1, 2021 at Caesars Palace
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada announces its annual benefit, ‘20 & 21 Honorarium, to be held on October 1, 2021, under the stars at Caesars Palace Neptune Pool. Since the 2020 Honorarium was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Center is doubling up on its honorees to celebrate LGBTQ+ advocates from 2020 and 2021. The theme of the event is … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Southern Nevada ‘20 & ’21 Honorarium to Be Held October 1, 2021 at Caesars Palace
The Center Announces New Chairperson and 2021 Governing Board
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada announced that Wayne Cassard has been elected chairperson of the Governing Board of Directors. Cassard replaces Brian Hosier, who joined the staff as chief operating officer. Cassard joins Ryn Bartel as vice-chairperson, Osen Pogoson as treasurer, and Shalom Stephens as secretary. Cassard is the market director of human resources for … [Read more...] about The Center Announces New Chairperson and 2021 Governing Board