LAS VEGAS – To help ensure homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students don’t go hungry and have an enjoyable Thanksgiving, Project 150 will distribute holiday meal boxes to help feed approximately 16,000 people in Southern Nevada in celebration of Thanksgiving. The Las Vegas nonprofit that serves more than 6,300 homeless, disadvantaged, and displaced high school … [Read more...] about Project 150 Feeding Thousands in Need During Thanksgiving Holiday – a Single Donation of Just $25 Will Provide Enough Food to Feed a Family of Four
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Project 150 Welcomes Joe Radetich to Board of Directors
Project 150 welcomes Joe Radetich to Board of Directors, LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that provides homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students with basic necessities, has appointed Joseph Radetich to its Board of Directors. Radetich is the president of Sysco Las Vegas. He has more than 10 years of experience working for the Fortune 500 … [Read more...] about Project 150 Welcomes Joe Radetich to Board of Directors
Project 150 Hires Veronica Marquez as New Director of Donor Relations
Veronica Marquez, Project 150 director of donor relations. LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local charity serving homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, has named Veronica Marquez as its new director of donor relations. She will engage in development and donor relations. Marquez previously worked as director of SafeNest’s Donation Center. Before that, she … [Read more...] about Project 150 Hires Veronica Marquez as New Director of Donor Relations
College of Southern Nevada’s Hvac Program Students Install New Walk-In Cooler at Project 150
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that provides homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students with basic necessities, is adding fresh food to its menu with the help of students from the College of Southern Nevada’s Air Conditioning Technology Program. Students from CSN’s Western Center (HVAC Center of Excellence located at Western High School) are … [Read more...] about College of Southern Nevada’s Hvac Program Students Install New Walk-In Cooler at Project 150
Project 150 celebrates large back-to-school donation from Women’s Council of REALTORS® Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that provides homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students with basic necessities, is kicking off the new school year by celebrating a large donation of more than 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies from the Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) Las Vegas. “We have exceeded our initial goal of 3,000 backpacks and … [Read more...] about Project 150 celebrates large back-to-school donation from Women’s Council of REALTORS® Las Vegas
Project 150 Youth Council celebrating 10 years of service by awarding most scholarship money in its history
LAS VEGAS – The Project 150 Youth Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary by awarding more than $90,000 in scholarship money to disadvantaged local students at its annual luncheon on Wednesday, June 26, at Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel Conference Center. The scholarship money will be the most awarded in the history of the nonprofit. The money, which was raised … [Read more...] about Project 150 Youth Council celebrating 10 years of service by awarding most scholarship money in its history
Jeopardy phenomenon James Holzhauer and family donate to Project 150
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegan James Holzhauer, who secured his 22nd win last Friday on “Jeopardy!” and now has the second-longest winning streak in the history of the popular game show, shared some of his winnings with a good local cause by donating $10,000 to Project 150. “Adolescence is hard enough when you are safe, warm and dry. The fact that we have homeless teenagers in our … [Read more...] about Jeopardy phenomenon James Holzhauer and family donate to Project 150
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Project 150 and Zappos.com present Prom Closet on March 16 – Students can shop for free with a valid school ID
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 is partnering with Zappos.com to make prom dreams come true for homeless and disadvantaged teens in Southern Nevada with their annual Prom Closet event on Saturday, March 16. The heartwarming event offers local high school students the opportunity to shop for fashionable prom outfits for free with a student ID card. Teens can choose from a … [Read more...] about Project 150 and Zappos.com present Prom Closet on March 16 – Students can shop for free with a valid school ID
Project 150 welcomes Kelli Kristo as new executive director
Kelli Kristo, Project 150 executive director LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local charity serving homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, has named Kelli Kristo as its new executive director. Kristo previously worked as executive director of the Las Vegas Business Academy. Before that, she worked in Las Vegas as the regional director of the Alzheimer’s … [Read more...] about Project 150 welcomes Kelli Kristo as new executive director
Project 150 hosting discounted dress sale to support students
LAS VEGAS –Project 150 will host a wedding and formal dress sale to benefit disadvantaged high school students in Southern Nevada. All of the gently-used dresses will be sold for $50 each. The dresses were recently donated to Project 150 by a local bridal shop that closed down. They come in various sizes and designs and can be worn for different formal occasions. All … [Read more...] about Project 150 hosting discounted dress sale to support students
Whalen Financial Donates $1000 and Hundreds of Coats to Project 150
On Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, Whalen Financial presented a check for $1,000 to Project 150 and donated hundreds of coats in support of the holiday season. The coat drive was supported by Whalen Financial clients who made the donations at the firm’s Winter Celebration. Whalen Financial supports Project 150, which serves homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students … [Read more...] about Whalen Financial Donates $1000 and Hundreds of Coats to Project 150
Smith’s Donated 2,500 Thanksgiving Pies to Local Charities
Smith’s grocery stores donated 2,500 pumpkin pies to several hunger-driven Southern Nevada charities in an effort to spread joy to the valley’s most vulnerable residents this holiday season. Charitable organizations that received pies include Project 150, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, The Shade Tree, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Three Square Food Bank and The Salvation … [Read more...] about Smith’s Donated 2,500 Thanksgiving Pies to Local Charities
Project 150 Feeding Thousands in Need During Holiday Season
To help ensure families in need don’t go hungry, Project 150 will distribute meal boxes to help feed around 16,000 people in Southern Nevada during the holiday season. The Las Vegas nonprofit that serves more than 6,300 homeless, disadvantaged, and displaced high school students will provide holiday meals boxes during Thanksgiving and Christmas to local students and … [Read more...] about Project 150 Feeding Thousands in Need During Holiday Season
Bok Bok Chicken Donates $5,000 to Project 150
On Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, Bok Bok Chicken presented a check for $5,000 to Project 150 in celebration of the Bok Bok Chicken brand’s arrival in Las Vegas while contributing to the community at the same time. Bok Bok Chicken supports Project 150, which serves homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students throughout Nevada. Guests from Bok Bok Chicken’s Lake Mead … [Read more...] about Bok Bok Chicken Donates $5,000 to Project 150
Project 150 to host 7th anniversary celebration
LAS VEGAS – Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for Project 150’s upcoming anniversary celebration, which will help raise funds to support the nonprofit’s programs and services for more than 6,300 homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students. Funds raised at the event will help Project 150 provide food, school supplies, clothing, hygiene … [Read more...] about Project 150 to host 7th anniversary celebration
Bok Bok Chicken Opens its Second Location in Southern Nevada
New Mediterranean restaurant opening in Henderson, offering free food while supporting Project 150 LAS VEGAS – Bok Bok Chicken is helping local high school students in need while expanding its footprint in Southern Nevada with the Oct. 5 opening of its second location. Bok Bok Chicken opened its first location in August at Lake Mead Boulevard and Buffalo Drive, near … [Read more...] about Bok Bok Chicken Opens its Second Location in Southern Nevada
Bok Bok Chicken Offers Free Food as It Opens Its First Location in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Bok Bok Chicken is celebrating the opening of its first restaurant in Las Vegas on Aug. 11 by offering customers free food and by supporting local charity Project 150. The owners of Bok Bok Chicken are inviting everyone to enjoy their Mediterranean flavors, served fresh in a welcoming environment, free of charge while supplies last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and … [Read more...] about Bok Bok Chicken Offers Free Food as It Opens Its First Location in Las Vegas
CCIM Breaking Barriers: Exceeding Expectations
Among Southern Nevada’s commercial real estate professionals is an elite group of well-educated, experienced, dedicated and charitable individuals called Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIMs). “Within CCIM there’s camaraderie and a community that I, in 30 years, have not seen in any other organization,” said Christopher McGarey, CCIM, of Berkshire Hathaway … [Read more...] about CCIM Breaking Barriers: Exceeding Expectations
Project 150 Set to Award Most Scholarship Money in Nonprofit’s History
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 plans to award more than $87,000 in scholarship money to disadvantaged students at this week’s annual scholarship luncheon event. The scholarship money will be the most awarded in the history of the nonprofit. The money, which was raised by the Project 150 Youth Council, will be given to 40 deserving students served by Project 150. The students will … [Read more...] about Project 150 Set to Award Most Scholarship Money in Nonprofit’s History