Guest donations to be matched by the restaurant During the month of April, Lawry’s The Prime Rib Las Vegas will match a portion of the money raised by guests to benefit Opportunity Village and its mission to enhance the lives of Southern Nevadans with intellectual and related disabilities through vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts, and … [Read more...] about Lawry’s The Prime Rib Las Vegas Partners with Opportunity Village
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Community Colleges in Las Vegas Which Deserve Attention
Community colleges play a big role in preparing students for the workplace. It’s easy to find a community college in an urban setting. There’s a long list of community colleges in Las Vegas, but choosing the right one can be a challenge. Las Vegas colleges offer numerous options for students preparing for their first entry-level job. You also get a chance to advance your … [Read more...] about Community Colleges in Las Vegas Which Deserve Attention
20 Blind Center of Nevada Members Ride the Rails at Rail Explorers in Boulder City, Nevada (w/ Video)
On Tuesday, March 29, 20 members from the Blind Center of Nevada (BCN) enjoyed the Southwest Round-Up tour at Rail Explorers in Boulder City, Nevada. Traveling from the Nevada State Railroad Museum to the Pass Turnaround and back, the visitors enjoyed an exhilarating eight-mile roundtrip ride aboard the new fleet of rail bikes fitted with custom-built electric … [Read more...] about 20 Blind Center of Nevada Members Ride the Rails at Rail Explorers in Boulder City, Nevada (w/ Video)
Leadership Las Vegas Class of ’22 Visits Nonprofit The Chef Jeff Project on World Kindness Day
The Chef Project is a nonprofit located in North Las Vegas that offers second chances and life skills training with its hands on approach to teaching a unique, certificate based culinary and pre-vocational training. Today, in honor of World Kindness Day, the Leadership Las Vegas Class volunteered their time to learn about the cause and organizations in the … [Read more...] about Leadership Las Vegas Class of ’22 Visits Nonprofit The Chef Jeff Project on World Kindness Day
Las Vegas Raiders Tour Opportunity Village
This week, a Silver & Black contingent consisting of Las Vegas Raiders players, Alumni and staff toured Opportunity Village’s Engelstad campus and met with the organization’s patrons. During the visit the Raiders group gained insight on the various types of programming offered to those in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities including day … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Raiders Tour Opportunity Village
Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas Celebrates Teachers as 2021 Season Comes to an End
To celebrate the new school year and show its appreciation for teachers, Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas will host an “Educator Appreciation Day” on Sunday, Sept. 26. Clark and Nye County private and public school teachers and support staff with valid vocational ID will receive $9.99 entry into the park. Each employee with valid vocational ID can bring up to four guests who will also … [Read more...] about Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas Celebrates Teachers as 2021 Season Comes to an End
United Education Institute Opening New Las Vegas Campus This Fall
Clark County will have improved access to educational opportunities with United Education Institute (UEI) opening a new campus location in Las Vegas at the Boulevard Mall (3450 S. Maryland Pkwy) this fall. UEI is an accredited institution that offers a range of vocational and trade programs to help students get started in a new career in as little as 10 … [Read more...] about United Education Institute Opening New Las Vegas Campus This Fall
Help of Southern Nevada Designated Charitable Recipient at All Local Walgreens Stores, Now Through Sept. 30
HELP of Southern Nevada has been designated as a charitable recipient for Walgreens’ give-at-checkout program, encouraging shoppers to donate $1 or more to the local nonprofit when checking out in-stores, now through Sept. 30. All donations will go directly to HELP of Southern Nevada to assist in furthering the organization’s mission to serve the … [Read more...] about Help of Southern Nevada Designated Charitable Recipient at All Local Walgreens Stores, Now Through Sept. 30