Artists from Opportunity Village have been developing their interpretations of Mario Basner’s fine art collection, which are now on display at the World Heritage Collection at Tivoli Village. Tweet it: Celebrate art created by @OppVillageLV artists @MarioBasner’s art gallery @tivolivillage. #art #charity Las Vegas – Artists from the nonprofit organization Opportunity … [Read more...]
Volunteer Registration Now Open for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on September 29
Volunteers can now register at uwsn.org/caring for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on Friday, September 29, 2017, Southern Nevada’s largest one-day community-wide volunteer event dedicated to improving people’s lives. The second annual Day of Caring will bring together 1,700 volunteers to complete more than 170 projects at more than 60 local nonprofit agencies … [Read more...]
JAG Nevada Students Present $500 Check to Opportunity Village on May 31
Las Vegas High School students in the JAG Nevada program (Jobs for America’s Graduates – Nevada) visited Opportunity Village and presented the organization with a $500 check. Opportunity Village clients and President & CEO Bob Brown were on hand to accept the check from the students and JAG Nevada Director of Data and Program Administration Michele Cody. “JAG students … [Read more...]
Free Earth Day Celebration at Providence Community — Free Community Event is April 22 —
Go green with the Providence Master Planned Community during its first Going Green Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22. The free event for the whole family is being held in conjunction with the annual international Earth Day observance where people all over the world demonstrate support for keeping the planet healthy and clean. Activities will begin with a Bureau of … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Philanthropy
As a new administration assumes leadership, non profits across the state brace for changes. From funding challenges to community engagement efforts, leaders of non profits recognize a need for flexibility in their operations moving forward. Recently, a group of non profit executives met to discuss the issues their industry faces and the state of the non profit industry. The … [Read more...]
Thousands of Santa Claus Look-a-Likes Fill Downtown Las Vegas to Support Opportunity Village
The 12th annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run over an estimated 8,000 adults, children and pets clad in Santa suits to Downtown Las Vegas to support the not-for-profit Opportunity Village. Human Nature, the Strip’s famed Chippendales, Mayor Carolyn Goodman and more were on hand to kick off the race and festivities. “Thank you to everyone in Las Vegas who showed up to support … [Read more...]
Join Local Celebrities in Supporting Opportunity Village During the Annual ‘Las Vegas Great Santa Run’ — Performances by Human Nature and the Opportunity Village OV Elvi —
Local celebrities are supporting the not-for-profit Opportunity Village during their annual holiday fundraiser, the Las Vegas Great Santa Run, on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Downtown Las Vegas. The event helps fund programs that provide unparalleled opportunities, enrichment and support to nearly 3,000 citizens with disabilities and their families throughout the Las Vegas … [Read more...]
Opportunity Village’s ‘Las Vegas Great Santa Run’ to Bring Thousands of Santas to Downtown Las Vegas on Dec. 3 — Registration now open —
Santas will take over Downtown Las Vegas for the 12th annual, iconic Las Vegas Great Santa Run benefitting Opportunity Village on Saturday, December 3. This year, Human Nature will join Opportunity Village’s “OVIPs” as the Grand Marshals of 2016. The Strip’s famed Chippendales will serve as the Grand Marshals for the one-mile Kris Kringle Jingle Walk. The morning will kick … [Read more...]
Leadership Henderson Announces 2017 Class
HENDERSON – Leadership Henderson recently announced its class of 2017, the 17th graduating class of the program offered by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The 26 community and business leaders will receive more than 30 hours of professional leadership development training, which began with a kickoff event Oct. 13 and will continue through May. During the next … [Read more...]
Barrick Gold President Michael J. Brown Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Michael J. Brown, Barrick Gold USA president, to the Board of Directors. “Mr. Brown brings a wealth of business experience to the NCJFCJ,” said Judge Katherine Tennyson, NCJFCJ president. "We look forward to leveraging his expertise and proven track record in business with his … [Read more...]
Art About People Exhibit Benefits Opportunity Village
Original works from more than 40 artists on display at Emerald Homes’ Sandstone Edge LAS VEGAS - Shapiro & Sher Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties and Emerald Homes have teamed up to present ‘Art About People,’ an exhibit of original artwork from Opportunity Village artists. More than 100 pieces are on display and available for public preview and … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank Promotes Desiree Belcher to Communications Officer
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has promoted Desiree Belcher to communications officer, supporting the Bank’s public relations efforts. Belcher is tasked with the development and implementation of communications plans and activities for internal colleagues as well as the public. Belcher joined Nevada State Bank in 2012 and was previously the internal communications officer for … [Read more...]
Matt Smith Physical Therapy & Desert Valley Therapy, ATI Physical Therapy Companies, to Hold Toy Drive for Light of the World Childhood Cancer Foundation
Las Vegas - Matt Smith Physical Therapy and Desert Valley Therapy, ATI Physical Therapy Companies, will hold its annual toy drive benefiting Light of the World Childhood Cancer Foundation beginning Monday, November 23 thru Friday, December 11. Community members are asked to donate new unwrapped toys, gift cards, Legos, Hot Wheels and “Tween” gifts. No stuffed animals due to … [Read more...]
DC Building Group Awarded Contract for Opportunity Village Expansion
Las Vegas – Las Vegas-based DC Building Group, formerly Danoski Clutts Building Group, was selected as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Opportunity Village, Englestad Campus Thomas & Mack Building Expansion. DC Building Group, an elite general contractor, was retained to complete the two-story, concrete tilt ground-up construction project for the … [Read more...]
The Walmart Foundation Awards $455,000 to Nevada Nonprofits
The Walmart Foundation’s Nevada State Giving Program has awarded $455,000 to eight nonprofits throughout the state dedicated to serving residents through its core areas of giving: hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, career opportunity and women’s economic empowerment. The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities … [Read more...]
Table 34 Helps Both Three Square & Opportunity Village During Restaurant Week
Table 34 Las Vegas is once again participating in Restaurant Week for its dinner service through June 26, with some proceeds benefiting Three Square. Since its inception in 2007, Las Vegas Restaurant Week has raised nearly $1 million for Three Square, including nearly $170,282 in 2014. 100 percent of the proceeds collected from participating restaurants benefits Three Square … [Read more...]
Matt Smith Physical Therapy Collects More Than 300 Toys for Light of the World Childhood Cancer Foundation
Las Vegas - Matt Smith Physical Therapy recently completed its annual toy drive, which benefited Light of the World Childhood Cancer Foundation, an organization that aims to provide programs to those affected by childhood cancer that give spiritual, emotional and financial support, and assist families with finding resources to address practical concerns. The company collected … [Read more...]
Winners of Henderson’s 15th Annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards Announced
All recipients honored during Nov. 13 event at Hilton Lake Las Vegas HENDERSON, Nev. – Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the City of Henderson’s Economic Development/Redevelopment Division held Henderson’s 15th Annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas. The following won in their categories: CITY OF HENDERSON … [Read more...]
Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award
Dickson Realty Awarded Revitalization Award from Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce Dickson Realty has been awarded the 2014 large company Revitalization Award from the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in honor of its new 7,048 square foot office building in Truckee. The award recognizes new construction and/or renovation projects that help make Truckee more visually … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank Names Lela Palsgrove and Sunshine Vale Cruz Branch Managers
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named Lela Palsgrove and Sunshine Vale Cruz as branch managers. “Lela and Sunshine are greatly experienced in assisting our clients with all of their banking needs,” said Craig Kirkland, executive vice president/director of retail banking for Nevada State Bank. “They are tremendous assets and we are happy they have been able to grow with the … [Read more...]
