LAS VEGAS (Oct. 23, 2023) – The Las Vegas Rotary Club continues its tradition of community giving with nearly $40,000 in charitable donations this year with more planned during the holidays. Committed to serving the local community and making a positive impact, the club gives regularly to local organizations supporting children and education.
Throughout the year, the Las Vegas Rotary Club has actively supported a wide range of causes and organizations, reinforcing its commitment to the motto “Service Above Self.” Its donations this year reflect the club’s dedication to creating lasting change and fostering a better future for all.
“Every dollar that supporters and partners of the Las Vegas Rotary Club provide goes directly into our community,” said Toni Kern, president of the Las Vegas Rotary Club. “We believe it is our duty to support organizations that work so hard to serve, and our members are the true heroes giving generously to those in need.”
The club’s donations have supported numerous organizations around the Las Vegas area, and this year’s total surpasses $40,000. Its 2023 contributions and initiatives include:
- Assistance League of Las Vegas
- Transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs
- Positively Arts
- Empowering kids through artistic discovery
- Cristo Rey St. Viator
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- Educating young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose and service
- Green Our Planet
- Connecting students to nature through #schoolgardens and #hydroponics so they will grow up to be #STEM leaders and environmental activists
- HopeLink of Southern Nevada
- To prevent homelessness, preserve families, promote self-sufficiency, and provide hope for all in our community to have a safe place to call home
- Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
- Inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy
- Nevada School of the Arts
- Providing world-class music instruction and life-changing experiences to students of all ages and backgrounds
- Public School Sponsorships
- UNLV Library Oral History Project
“Our club is dedicated to creating positive change both locally and globally. Through these donations, we aim to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities, in line with Rotary’s mission,” said Kern.
The Club’s annual food drive and Santa Clothes initiatives are underway. The canned food drive will have matched donations of up to $5,000. Additionally, the Club’s Santa Clothes program where Rotarians and volunteer shoppers shopped with at-risk children in need of clothing and shoes. The initiative is on its 28th year and has helped over 6,500 children throughout Southern Nevada since its inception.
For more information or to inquire about joining the Las Vegas Rotary Club, visit www.lasvegasrotary.com.
ABOUT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND THE LAS VEGAS ROTARY CLUB
Rotary International is a worldwide fellowship and service organization with 1.2 million members in 200 countries, with 32,000 clubs. Established in 1923 as part of Rotary International, the Las Vegas Rotary Club is the first and largest Rotary Club in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Rotary Club meets for lunch and fellowship every Thursday at Lawry’s The Prime Rib. To learn more about the Club and service projects, visit https://lasvegasrotary.com.
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