Court Appointed Special Advocates to Raise Awareness of Challenges Facing Child Welfare System, Need for More Volunteer The Nevada CASA Association’s CASA Day at the Nevada State Legislature will take place Thursday, March 16. Nevada’s volunteer court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) serve as the voices for children in the foster care system. On CASA Day, they will be … [Read more...] about CASA Day at Nevada State Legislature to Take Place March 16
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Organization Connects Foster Children to Workforce Opportunities
AIQ Foundation 3v3 Charity Basketball Tournament - February 26th AIQ Foundation is planning to announce its newest program, ‘AIQ Futures’, which would connect foster children with an entry into the workforce after aging out of the foster care system. This program aims to connect foster children with employers that require extra hands, host career and job fairs, as well … [Read more...] about Organization Connects Foster Children to Workforce Opportunities
Breeze to Inaugurate 8 Las Vegas Routes in 8 Weeks
Flights on Sale from 11 Cities to Harry Reid International, Starting at Just $29* One Way Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice low-fare, high flex airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is adding eight new routes to Las Vegas (LAS) in the next month – and putting the destination on sale from 11 cities, with fares starting from just $29* one way. Breeze is … [Read more...] about Breeze to Inaugurate 8 Las Vegas Routes in 8 Weeks
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Has a Full Schedule of Events for June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Las Vegas Stories: A Look Back at the Origins of The Center and other LGBTQIA+ Community Organizations on Thursday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 7 at 8 PM Clark County Library. Join UNLV’s Su Kim Chung and panelists Dennis McBride, John Waldron, Antioco Carillo, and Rob Schlegel as we look back at how Las Vegas's queer residents found community support in those early pre-Center days … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Has a Full Schedule of Events for June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Holiday Resource Fair at The Center on Dec 10
It's the most wonderful time of the year to help our fellow human beings. The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's Holiday Resource Fair will take place on Friday, Dec. 10, from 10 am-2 pm. They will be giving away coats and blankets, and healthcare and support service providers will be available to help the LGBTQ community and vulnerable populations served by The … [Read more...] about Holiday Resource Fair at The Center on Dec 10
Quilt Donations Needed to Help 1 October Survivors
For the past three years, volunteers have provided hundreds of 1 October survivors, relatives impacted by 1 October, and first responders with handmade quilts through a free raffle to show encouragement and remembrance. To continue that project for the fourth anniversary, the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center needs more than 150 lap-sized quilts. “These quilts are more than … [Read more...] about Quilt Donations Needed to Help 1 October Survivors
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
Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
There are only a few openly LGBTQIA+ tournament poker players. The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas hopes to change those odds with a new program called Poker 101: All In. Starting in May, The Center will offer Poker 101: All In, a six-week class that will cover the basics needed to be a force at the table in No-Limit Hold'em poker tournaments. A local gay poker professional who is … [Read more...] about Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
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
Brian Hosier Named COO at The Center
Brian Hosier is the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada. Hosier will oversee the plans to expand the HIV/STI/STD Testing Clinic to include pharmacy services and comprehensive health care and other organizational responsibilities related to the sustained growth of The Center. A longtime advocate for The Center, Hosier recently served as … [Read more...] about Brian Hosier Named COO at The Center