The Garden Foundation, a new Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with special needs through programs of education, independence, inspiration and inclusion, announced their Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday May 17. In partnership with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the official ribbon cutting will begin promptly at 4pm. This will be followed … [Read more...]
Golf 4 The Kids Raises $70,000 to Help Provide Treatment to Children Battling Cancer
Thanks to the overwhelming support of golfers, donors, community supporters and volunteers, Golf 4 The Kids raised an impressive $70,000! Proceeds from the tournament will support the nonprofit Cure 4 The Kids Foundation whose Charity Care Program provides life-saving treatment to patients without medical insurance as well as to patients who would not be able to afford … [Read more...]
Boulder Highway Collaborative Campus Now Open — Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada and Nevada HAND Collaborate for Innovative Living Environment, Accessible Benefits and Community Resources
Working families, children and seniors needing assistance now may access onsite services with the opening of the Boulder Highway Collaborative Campus. This nonprofit collaboration is the first campus-style service partnership of its kind in Nevada and includes Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV), Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN), and Nevada … [Read more...]
Las Vegas HEALS Partners with Touro University for Next Healthcare Happy Hour
Las Vegas HEALS and Touro University have partnered up for the next Las Vegas HEALS Healthcare Happy Hour. Touro University will welcome guests into its new Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation and the Chantal and Stephen J. Cloobeck Regional Center for Disaster Life Support. These two state-of-the-art centers will have a profound impact on health care education … [Read more...]
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Student Wins Merit Award For Lions International Peace Poster Contest
Award Marks First Time a U.S. Student Has Been Selected Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) recently announced eighth-grade student Chiara Kieper won a merit award in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Her poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s theme: “The Future of Peace.” Her artwork of a black bird was meant to … [Read more...]
Nathan Adelson Hospice Announces Annual Prestigious ‘Flair for Care’ Fashion Show Fundraiser
Highly anticipated event will feature collections from multiple international fashion designers LAS VEGAS – Nathan Adelson Hospice, the largest, oldest, only non-profit hospice in Nevada, will hold its annual ‘Flair for Care’ Fashion Show on Saturday, May 19, in partnership with Wynn Las Vegas. This year’s show will feature fall 2018 runway and ready-to-wear looks from many … [Read more...]
Fun Entertainment Line-Up at ADL Walk Against Hate — April 29 Event Promotes Diversity and Inclusion
Attendees at the ADL Walk Against Hate community walk will be treated to a variety of entertainment that will make them dance, sway, clap, cheer and create their own music as they celebrate diversity and inclusion in Southern Nevada. The line-up features the Community Productions interactive rhythm circle, Culture Shock hip-hop and urban dance group, Desert Oasis High School … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts Las Vegas to Hold $1 Paper Icon Fundraiser for Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
Dunkin’ Donuts Las Vegas franchisees are continuing their support of Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s (NCCF’s) Camp Cartwheel with a paper icon drive. From April 16 to April 29, guests are invited to donate $1.00 to the organization at any Southern Nevada Dunkin’ Donuts location. In return, guests will receive a paper icon where they can write their name and hang it up … [Read more...]
The Mercer Las Vegas Grand Opening Raises $21K for StoryBook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic
LAS VEGAS - The Mercer Las Vegas, which has redefined resort lifestyle apartment living in Southern Nevada, is also having an impact on the lives of childhood cancer survivors thanks to the generosity of attendees at The Mercer’s recent grand opening earlier this month. More than $21,000 was raised through ticket sales and additional donations from attendees. The funds will … [Read more...]
United Way of Southern Nevada Announces $1 Million to Support Agencies Solving Community Problems
United Way is shaking up the landscape of how agencies are funded - driving coalition building and evidence-based outcomes in its first multi-year funding process LAS VEGAS – The United Way of Southern Nevada is currently seeking proposals to support agencies and coalitions solving community problems. The $1,000,000 multi-year funding is a new way to support organizations … [Read more...]
Celebrity Judges Announced for Carson’s Got Talent
Regional talent show benefits Meals on Wheels Carson City CARSON CITY – Carson’s Got Talent, an evening extravaganza of regional talent at the Bob Boldrick Theater, April 14 at 6:30 p.m., announced its panel of celebrity judges this week. A combination of regional celebrities and show business personalities, the judges will score each of the show’s 19 acts for originality … [Read more...]
NetEffect, Grand Canyon Development Partners and Simmons Group Collect Donations for The Shade Tree’s Annual Mother’s Day Event
NetEffect, a full-service provider of computer and information technology support and consulting services, Grand Canyon Development Partners and Simmons Group will partner for a special Mother’s Day donation drive to benefit the The Shade Tree’s annual Mother’s Day event. From now through May 4, the local community can help make this holiday special for moms in need by dropping … [Read more...]
Marketing, Web Experts Re-Elected to NCEt Board
RENO — Heather Hoffman, Kristin McClellan and Tracy Rhodes have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. Hoffman has been re-elected as vice-president of event services for NCET. She has been a member of the NCET board for the last four … [Read more...]
B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation’s “Cinderella’s Closet Teen Expo” at Tivoli Village, April 14
Event to support abused, abandoned and exploited girls under the age of 25 LAS VEGAS - The B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation, which supports abused, abandoned and exploited girls under the age of 25, will host "Cinderella's Closet Teen Expo" on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tivoli Village. The expo will feature the semi-annual Cinderella's Closet pop-up-shop … [Read more...]
Last Friday Springs into March with Spring Break Fun and March Madness Spirit to Benefit UNLV Hospitality Scholarship Fund
HENDERSON - Last Friday, Just Add Water Street continues to "Foster Community Flow" by inviting local businesses to promote local live music, food trucks, foodie pop ups, local crafts, artists, and more with this month's theme highlighting the official start day of Spring Break in Las Vegas by featuring a booth by the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumni Chapter … [Read more...]
Las Vegas HEALS Moves into New Office Space at Roseman University Summerlin Campus
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas HEALS, a nonprofit membership-based healthcare association, announced that the organization has moved into new office space. The organization recently relocated its offices to the Roseman University Summerlin Campus at One Breakthrough Way. Roseman University President and Co-founder Dr. Renee E. Coffman has been an active member of Las Vegas HEALS since … [Read more...]
Foundation Assisting Seniors to Host 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
HENDERSON – On Monday, May 28, The Foundation Assisting Seniors will host its 15th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Revere Golf Club in Sun City Anthem. All money raised during the tournament will enable the Foundation to continue their programs to improve the overall quality of life of seniors in the greater Las Vegas Valley. Team sign-in begins at 6:30 a.m. with a … [Read more...]
The 6th Annual Golf 4 the Kids Tournament Is Monday, April 30, 2018 at Red Rock Country Club
LAS VEGAS - Golfers throughout Southern Nevada are invited to play a fantastic round of golf at Red Rock Country Club while also raising funds for children in need of specialized medical treatment during the annual Golf 4 The Kids tournament on Monday, April 30, 2018. The tournament is limited to 144 golfers who will play on Red Rock Country Club’s private Mountain Course, … [Read more...]
Registration Now Open for Annual Walk/Run Benefiting the Kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Las Vegas residents will join 67 other communities for St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer on Sept. 15 This September, thousands of individuals nationwide will join together in the battle against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by participating in the Las Vegas St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer. Las Vegas is one of 67 cities nationwide … [Read more...]
Project 150 & Zappos.com Present Prom Closet on March 17
LAS VEGAS - Project 150 is partnering with Zappos.com to make prom dreams come true for homeless, displaced and disadvantaged students in Southern Nevada with the annual Las Vegas Prom Closet event on Saturday, March 17. The event offers high-school students the opportunity to shop for fashionable prom outfits for free with a student ID card. Students can choose from a … [Read more...]
