In recent years, the economy has been slowly but surely improving. As a result, many industries have been growing stronger and seeing benefits. When it comes to non-profit organizations, however, the improving economy may be introducing new challenges and reinforcing existing ones. Despite this, these organizations are hopeful about the future. Recently, executives representing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Las Vegas philanthropy
Tronox Assists Henderson High School with Donation
Tronox, a manufacturing plant in Henderson, recently donated $5,000 to benefit students in the robotics club at Basic Academy of International Studies. The donation assisted the program by providing students with an extracurricular activity that will brighten their futures. Due to the generous donation and community support that Tronox provides, Basic Robotics Club now has … [Read more...] about Tronox Assists Henderson High School with Donation
Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation Hosts Free Adapted Baseball Game for Visually Impaired Children and their Families on Mar. 3
Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) will host its annual Beep Baseball game, an adaptive version of America’s favorite pastime with some special concessions made for children with visual impairments on Saturday, March 3. The free event is open to any children in Southern Nevada with visual impairments and their families and features the adapted baseball game and a special … [Read more...] about Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation Hosts Free Adapted Baseball Game for Visually Impaired Children and their Families on Mar. 3
Help a Good Cause While Enjoying Your Chicken Wings This Sunday
Chicken wings are a favorite snack for the big game and a locally owned chicken wing restaurant, WingTime, is donating a portion of Sunday's sales to Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada. WingTime's Becky and Michael Solomon have a family friend who Make-A-Wish helped and WingTime wanted to do its part to give back. WingTime offers a variety of chicken wings, chicken … [Read more...] about Help a Good Cause While Enjoying Your Chicken Wings This Sunday
Las Vegas Philharmonic and Local Musicians Bring Holiday Cheer to Nevada HAND Senior Apartment Communities
Senior residents at two affordable living communities were treated to holiday tunes and classic songs by a brass quintet comprised of members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and local musicians. These interactive shows included story-telling, Q & A, requests, and group sing-alongs of holiday classics. Residents in attendance were delighted to hear their holiday favorites … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Philharmonic and Local Musicians Bring Holiday Cheer to Nevada HAND Senior Apartment Communities
Nevada State Bank celebrates 58th anniversary by donating to KLUC’s toy drive
LAS VEGAS – On Dec. 8, Nevada State Bank celebrated its 58th anniversary and “Best in the State” win by dropping off 41 bikes and hundreds of toys to the 19th annual 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive. Toys were collected in Nevada State Bank branch locations throughout Southern Nevada, in addition to being donated by colleagues and clients. … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank celebrates 58th anniversary by donating to KLUC’s toy drive
Saluting America Foundation Writing Tribute Cards for #VegasStrong Initiative
LAS VEGAS – Saluting America Foundation will be collaborating with the Clark County School District in distributing 15,000 Tribute Cards to “hometown heroes” during the week of December 11. Saluting America’s mission is to honor all who serve our country and have designed custom Tribute Cards for the Las Vegas area law enforcement, fire fighters, EMTs, hospital personnel, city … [Read more...] about Saluting America Foundation Writing Tribute Cards for #VegasStrong Initiative
Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation Raises $15K for Operation Warm Heart
100 percent of funds collected at community’s annual Memorial Day celebration supports local military families at Nellis & Creech Air Force Base Since 2007, Foundation has raised more than $177K to help local airmen in need LAS VEGAS, NV—Continuing its mission to aid families in need throughout the Las Vegas community, the Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation … [Read more...] about Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation Raises $15K for Operation Warm Heart
Register Now for the Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk & 5K to Support Inherited Bleeding Disorder Community
LAS VEGAS - Walkers, runners, individuals, teams, families, and kids are invited to take part in the Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk & 5K to support the inherited bleeding disorder community in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. The Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk & 5K helps raise funds for the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia … [Read more...] about Register Now for the Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk & 5K to Support Inherited Bleeding Disorder Community
*Photo Opportunity* Dunkin’ Donuts Presents $7,554 Check to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
WHO: Dunkin’ Donuts Las Vegas and Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation WHAT: After a successful paper icon drive in April to benefit the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, representatives from Dunkin’ Donuts Las Vegas will present a $7,554 check to the organization on August 3. The donations were collected to help send kids to Camp Cartwheel, a three-night camping experience … [Read more...] about *Photo Opportunity* Dunkin’ Donuts Presents $7,554 Check to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
Beli Andaluz Salon, William Carr Gallery, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® for unveiling of the “Celebration of Life” Sculptures, patient artwork
WHAT: Beli Andaluz Salon, William Carr Gallery and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits are pleased to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to unveil the 2017 “Celebration of Life” sculptures and a limited edition of St. Jude patient artwork. The unveiling will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at the Beli Andaluz Salon in Las Vegas. The event is free … [Read more...] about Beli Andaluz Salon, William Carr Gallery, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® for unveiling of the “Celebration of Life” Sculptures, patient artwork
Upcoming Event to Provide an “Evening of Hope” for Children With Cancer
Many in the Nevada business community are coming together to provide an "Evening of Hope" for children with cancer. The Evening of Hope Epicurean Experience, sponsored by dozens Nevada businesses, will feature culinary tastes from top Las Vegas restaurants, children’s art and both silent and live auction prizes. The event will benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer … [Read more...] about Upcoming Event to Provide an “Evening of Hope” for Children With Cancer