LAS VEGAS - October 13, 2023 - The Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council (NV-RDAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sumit Gupta, M.D., as its newest physician member. Dr. Gupta's extensive expertise in hematology/oncology, coupled with his commitment to advancing rare disease care, will be invaluable to the council's mission. Dr. Gupta currently serves as a … [Read more...] about New Physician Member, Sumit Gupta, M.D., Joins Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Kicks-Off The “Keep It Local $100,000 Challenge” During September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Donations can be made to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation at cure4thekids.org/donate LAS VEGAS - This September, residents of Southern Nevada will likely be asked to donate to childhood cancer causes at retail outlets, in television ads and through other means. While the intention is admirable, some and possibly none of those funds will ever help a child in Southern Nevada. For … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Kicks-Off The “Keep It Local $100,000 Challenge” During September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Movement Fitness Owner Derek Parent Joins Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, welcomes Movement Fitness owner Derek Parent to the Workforce Connections Board. In addition to owning Movement Fitness, Parent also leads the Parent Team at USA Mortgage. He is a 25-year veteran mortgage industry professional and entrepreneur who opened the full-service fitness club in 2020. Since … [Read more...] about Movement Fitness Owner Derek Parent Joins Workforce Connections Board
Assistance League of Las Vegas Elects 2023-2024 Board of Directors
Assistance League of Las Vegas, an all-member volunteer nonprofit that transforms the lives of children and adults through community programs, has a new president and board of directors for 2023-2024. Gina Geldbach-Hall will serve as president of the nonprofit starting June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. Geldbach-Hall is a retired Clark County Fire Department firefighter, … [Read more...] about Assistance League of Las Vegas Elects 2023-2024 Board of Directors
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Receives $50,000 Research Grant from Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation
Funding Will Support and Expand Research Capabilities for Pediatric and Rare Disease Patients at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation LAS VEGAS - June 14, 2023 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada's only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, received a $50,000 grant from the Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation to support C4K's clinical research … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Receives $50,000 Research Grant from Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation
Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich Joins Local Elected Official Consortium & RTC CEO M.J. Maynard Appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board, welcomes Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich to its Local Elected Official (LEO) Consortium and M.J. Maynard, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Nevada’s Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), to the Workforce Connections (WC) Board. Commissioner Boskovich was elected to the Nye County … [Read more...] about Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich Joins Local Elected Official Consortium & RTC CEO M.J. Maynard Appointed to Workforce Connections Board
Compassionate Las Vegas and the City of Las Vegas to Join New National Initiative, Compassionate USA
Compassionate Las Vegas, a grassroots movement building compassion and community healing in Las Vegas, together with the City of Las Vegas, is part of the inaugural group of cities to join the new Compassionate USA initiative that will officially launch at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Columbus, Ohio, on June 2-5, 2023. Compassionate USA is a people-centered campaign … [Read more...] about Compassionate Las Vegas and the City of Las Vegas to Join New National Initiative, Compassionate USA
First Independent Bank’s Jim DeVolld Inducted Into Junior Achievement Hall of Fame
Reno, Nev. - May 24, 2023 - First Independent Bank’s Jim DeVolld was recently inducted into the Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada’s Hall of Fame in recognition of his longstanding community support, volunteer efforts and leadership in business and education. DeVolld, managing director of commercial banking at First Independent Bank, was presented with the Nazir and Mary … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank’s Jim DeVolld Inducted Into Junior Achievement Hall of Fame
Workforce Connections Awards Federal Funds to Provide Employment Services at Southern Nevada American Job Centers
Workforce Connections (WC), Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB), announced how its allocation of federal funding will be awarded for the 2023 program year. Awarded contracts will fund staffing at American Job Centers and provide WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth services that help connect employers to a ready workforce. The WIOA Title I … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Awards Federal Funds to Provide Employment Services at Southern Nevada American Job Centers
‘Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures’ Event on April 28th to Raise Funds for the Nevada Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
LAS VEGAS - All fitness and spin cycle enthusiasts are invited to experience a great workout during the spin4 crohn’s & colitis cures event while raising money to help the 30,000 Nevadans affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Spin4 crohn’s & colitis cures is a high-energy indoor cycling event happening at TruFusion Summerlin on Friday, April 28, … [Read more...] about ‘Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures’ Event on April 28th to Raise Funds for the Nevada Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
First Independent Bank Donations Support Eddy House and Care Chest Nonprofit Organizations
Reno, Nev. - March 7, 2023 - First Independent Bank is proud to provide financial support to two northern Nevada nonprofit organizations, Eddy House and CARE Chest, which provide essential services to our community's vulnerable, at-risk and low-income populations. First Independent Bank donated $10,000 to Eddy House to support its emergency shelter. Eddy House provides the … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Donations Support Eddy House and Care Chest Nonprofit Organizations
Cure 4 the Kids Foundation’s Annette Logan-Parker to Chair Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council
LAS VEGAS - January 19, 2023 - Annette Logan-Parker, founder and CEO of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Nevada’s premier pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, has been selected as chairperson of The Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council (NVRDAC). NVRDAC was formed under SB315 during Nevada’s 2019 Legislative Session. The council’s mission as an advising body is to … [Read more...] about Cure 4 the Kids Foundation’s Annette Logan-Parker to Chair Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council
First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
Reno, Nev. - January 3, 2023 - First Independent Bank donated $10,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN), which will support families at Easter time and provide ongoing assistance to the communities’ unhoused and vulnerable populations. A portion of the donation will be used to fund Operation Easter Basket, an annual program that allows families to sign up for … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to Northern Nevada HOPES’ Hope Springs Project
Reno, Nev. - First Independent Bank is proud to support Northern Nevada HOPES with a $10,000 donation to assist the organization’s programs that provide housing and support services to the community’s most vulnerable. The funds will support Hope Springs, Northern Nevada’s first tiny home bridge-housing project. Located near downtown Reno, Hope Springs provides short-term … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to Northern Nevada HOPES’ Hope Springs Project
First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to the Empowerment Center
Reno, Nev. - December 19, 2022 - First Independent Bank is proud to announce its support of The Empowerment Center, which provides resources and support to women seeking freedom from substance abuse and a pathway to a better life. Clients often come to The Empowerment Center with many challenges and few resources. The $10,000 donation from First Independent Bank will be used … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to the Empowerment Center