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United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra 2019 Community Conversations

May 13, 2019 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

Community-Conversations-Speaker

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra639 Isbell Rd., Ste 460Reno, NV 89509775-322-8668uwnns.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Kelly Stevens, Community Impact Director, UWNNSPhone: 775-333-8287kelly.stevens@uwnns.org Community Members Invited to Participate in Community Listening Process for United Way of Northern Nevada and the SierraUnited Way of Northern … [Read more...] about United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra 2019 Community Conversations

United Way Awards Major Grants to Advance Grade Level Reading Proficiency in Northern Nevada

August 8, 2018 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

United Way has awarded funding to five programs to continue UWNNS’ focused work in early child development and learning, kindergarten readiness and early literacy, early grade success and strengthening families.

RENO – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has awarded funding to five programs to continue UWNNS’ focused work in early child development and learning, kindergarten readiness and early literacy, early grade success and strengthening families. This work supports UWNNS’ goal to have 3 out of 4 children reading proficiently at the conclusion of third grade, by … [Read more...] about United Way Awards Major Grants to Advance Grade Level Reading Proficiency in Northern Nevada

United Way Launches Week of Action to Encourage Summer Reading and Learning

June 20, 2018 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

On Monday, June 18, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) kicked off its Week of Action at the Donald L. Carano Youth & Teen Facility site.

Local groups to volunteer for various community service projects throughout the week plus a night dedicated to dining for a cause Reno – On Monday, June 18, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) kicked off its Week of Action at the Donald L. Carano Youth & Teen Facility site. UWNNS and U.S. Navy sailor volunteers will talk to kids about the importance of … [Read more...] about United Way Launches Week of Action to Encourage Summer Reading and Learning

United Way Promotes Erin Gillies to Workplace Engagement Coordinator

August 18, 2017 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has promoted Erin Gillies as the organization’s workplace engagement coordinator.

Reno, Nev. – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has promoted Erin Gillies as the organization’s workplace engagement coordinator. She is responsible for helping to maximize philanthropic funding to support UWNNS’ community impact focus area of grade-level reading. Gillies first worked at United Way as a volunteer in 2003, and continued in that role until … [Read more...] about United Way Promotes Erin Gillies to Workplace Engagement Coordinator

If You Could Make a Sentence Long Speech to the Entire World, What Would You Say?

March 1, 2017 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Six Nevada executives share a sentence long speech they believe would change the entire world.

“Do what you love, live well, love well, drink honest wines, eat your veggies and root for the underdog.” Shaji Matthew | Owner, Terra Vigna “‘Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.’ – Al Swearengen, Deadwood TV Series” Karen Baresell | CEO, United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra “Leaders are tasked with making important decisions each day, some will … [Read more...] about If You Could Make a Sentence Long Speech to the Entire World, What Would You Say?

United Way Of Northern Nevada Hires Director Of Philanthropy And Community Impact

September 22, 2016 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has hired Lulleen Lamar as the organization’s director of philanthropy and community impact

Reno, Nev. - United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has hired Lulleen Lamar as the organization’s director of philanthropy and community impact. She is responsible for helping to maximize philanthropic funding to support UWNNS’ community impact focus area on grade level reading. Lamar joined UWNNS in July 2016 and has spent her nonprofit management career … [Read more...] about United Way Of Northern Nevada Hires Director Of Philanthropy And Community Impact

United Way Of Northern Nevada Hires Finance And Data Administrator

September 22, 2016 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has hired Theresa Holbrook as the organization’s finance and data administrator

Reno, Nev. - United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has hired Theresa Holbrook as the organization’s finance and data administrator. In this role she is responsible for managing the donations including recording and allocating the donations properly as well as handling the organization’s accounts receivable. Holbrook was first hired by UWNNS in 2012 and has … [Read more...] about United Way Of Northern Nevada Hires Finance And Data Administrator

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Reaches $100 Million Milestone

August 15, 2016 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

Fundraising Efforts Continue for Early Education and Literacy Programs Reno - United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has reached a major milestone of raising $100 million since its inception in 1942. UWNNS and its generous community partners have worked tirelessly to fundraise in the community to aid programs affecting families in northern Nevada and the … [Read more...] about United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Reaches $100 Million Milestone

UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16

March 18, 2016 By Chrisie Yabu Leave a Comment

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has announced that United Parcel Service (UPS) was the top workplace campaign for 2015-16.

Northern Nevada Businesses’ Employee Donations to Help Support Early Reading Efforts Reno – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has announced that United Parcel Service (UPS) was the top workplace campaign for 2015-16. Through employee pledges and special events, UPS raised $283,000 during its annual workplace giving campaign, which ran from Feb. 28, 2015 … [Read more...] about UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16

Industry Focus: Non-Profit

January 1, 2015 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the future of the non-profit sector.

As the state continues its steady economic recovery, Nevada’s non-profit organizations have gotten creative in order to fulfill their mission. Collaborative efforts move forward making industry leaders optimistic about the coming years. Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit

Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives

October 16, 2014 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors Park Place Infiniti is sponsoring the fourth annual Blow Out Breast Cancer event, presented by the Smiles for Survivors foundation and Square Colour Salon and Spa. [Read More...] Governor’s Office of Energy Approves Solar Tax Incentives Highlighting its commitment to renewable energy in Nevada, the Governor’s Office of Energy … [Read more...] about Park Place Infiniti Sponsors Smiles for Survivors; Governor Approves Solar Tax Incentives

Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra

October 1, 2014 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Meet Karen Barsell, President and CEO United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.

President and CEO Reno http://uwnns.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a United Way donor in the workplace. Later, I became an intern while working on my Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. What is a little known fact about yourself? I’ve taken up the hobby of fly fishing. I realize that I’m not going to be a … [Read more...] about Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra

Industry Focus: Non-Profit

July 6, 2012 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Nevada’s economy has taken a hit in the past several years and Nevada’s non-profits have felt the brunt of that hit. Nevertheless, many non-profits in the Silver State have managed to hang-on and refocus their efforts in the communities. Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas office of Holland & Hart to discuss the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit

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