LAS VEGAS – The upcoming school year is filled with uncertainty. But thanks to local nonprofit Project 150, at least hundreds of local high school students won’t have to wonder where they’ll get the school clothes and supplies they need most. Project 150 is kicking off the school year by hosting a free back-to-school teen shopping event at its Betty’s Boutique from Aug. 10 … [Read more...] about Project 150 Announces Free Back-To-School Teen Shopping Event at Betty’s Boutique
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Project 150 Hires Nataly Trejo as New Student Services Manager
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local charity serving homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, has named Nataly Trejo as its new student services manager. Her responsibilities include working with students to create and monitor individual plans for graduation from high school and beyond. Trejo previously worked as a facilitation mediation specialist at the … [Read more...] about Project 150 Hires Nataly Trejo as New Student Services Manager
Project 150 and House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Las Vegas Partner for the “Get Some, Give Some” Meal Matching Campaign
LAS VEGAS — House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Las Vegas, known for its renowned combination of a made-from-scratch, southern-inspired menu; handcrafted drinks; and spectacular live music, reopened at Mandalay Bay for dine in, takeout and delivery July 1, 2020. The restaurant and bar will offer all of its signature dishes and drinks along with live acoustic performances … [Read more...] about Project 150 and House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Las Vegas Partner for the “Get Some, Give Some” Meal Matching Campaign
Project 150 awarded $20,000 grant from the ISA Foundation
LAS VEGAS — Project 150 is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the ISA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that focuses on healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, aid for those affected by natural disasters, and the pursuit of racial equality. The grant will be used to provide assistance to homeless, displaced, and … [Read more...] about Project 150 awarded $20,000 grant from the ISA Foundation
Project 150 and Zappos for Good partnering for Las Vegas Prom Closet on March 14
LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Prom Closet, presented by Project 150 in partnership with Zappos for Good, will make prom dreams come true for homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students in Southern Nevada on Saturday, March 14. This year’s prom closet event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Zappos Plaza at 400 Stewart Ave. in Downtown Las Vegas. Each … [Read more...] about Project 150 and Zappos for Good partnering for Las Vegas Prom Closet on March 14
Project 150, James and Melissa Holzhauer to Host “Jeopardy!” Greatest of All Time Watch Party – Proceeds Benefit Project 150
LAS VEGAS – “Jeopardy!” James Holzhauer and his wife, Melissa, will continue their support of homegrown nonprofit Project 150 by hosting a “Jeopardy!” Greatest of All Time watch party on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. Following the show, Holzhauer will participate in a question and answer session with Mark Shunock, who hosts Mondays Dark and is the in-arena host for the Vegas … [Read more...] about Project 150, James and Melissa Holzhauer to Host “Jeopardy!” Greatest of All Time Watch Party – Proceeds Benefit Project 150
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
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
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