Nonprofit Launches the NPHY Transitional Housing/Rapid Rehousing Program with Additional Beds, Wraparound Services to Address Lack of Housing Capacity for Homeless Youth In celebration of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in November, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) announced culmination of its Housing Expansion Campaign, exceeding the goal of … [Read more...] about Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Reaches Housing Expansion Campaign Goal Through Community Support Led by Las Vegas Sands and the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces New Board Member Sarah Lester from U.S. Bank
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is proud to announce Sarah Lester has joined its board of directors. She is the senior vice president business banking market leader at U.S. Bank, where she is responsible for a team of 50 business bankers serving Las Vegas communities. In addition to her banking and financial acumen, she brings healthcare and Junior Achievement … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces New Board Member Sarah Lester from U.S. Bank
Move 4 Less Owners to Pay For More Moves for Families Still Affected by Pandemic –Applications and Moves for Third Moving Our Community Cycle Now Available–
People who have to move and need help with moving costs can now apply for assistance with the third cycle of the Moving Our Community initiative. Developed by Move 4 Less, the program helps local families who have to relocate from their current residence due to COVID-19-triggered economic or other financial issues. Avi Cohen and Moti Perez, co-owners of the Las … [Read more...] about Move 4 Less Owners to Pay For More Moves for Families Still Affected by Pandemic –Applications and Moves for Third Moving Our Community Cycle Now Available–
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Receives Grant From Cox Charities
LAS VEGAS – Cox Charities recognized the vital efforts of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's financial literacy efforts in improving the lives of local K-12 students by awarding the nonprofit with a $4,000 grant. “Cox Charities encourages and enables the employees of Cox Las Vegas to give back to the community and determine the funding channels for their dollars,” … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Receives Grant From Cox Charities
Rappel Down Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada — New Over The Edge Rappelling Event on Nov. 6 —
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada has come up with a novel way to have fun – including at the expense of your boss – while raising needed funds for its valuable financial literacy programs for local K-12 students. Junior Achievement is partnering with Over the Edge, a company that helps nonprofit partners with urban rappelling activities, to present the Over The Edge … [Read more...] about Rappel Down Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada — New Over The Edge Rappelling Event on Nov. 6 —
Junior Achievement Recognized for COVID-19 Response — Local Chapter Contributes to National Honor —
Financial literacy educator Junior Achievement and its skilled workforce partner CrossKnowledge have been recognized for “Best Advance for Leading Under a Crisis” for pivoting to a “Digital First” model in response to COVID-19. They received a Bronze Award of Excellence by the Brandon Hall Group, an international research and analyst firm. All Junior Achievement chapters … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement Recognized for COVID-19 Response — Local Chapter Contributes to National Honor —
More than $237,000 Raised for Children Battling Cancer
After being held virtually last year due to the pandemic, more than 1,490 community superheroes joined the nonprofit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada at the recent Superhero 5K presented by Centennial Toyota at Exploration Peak Park in the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community. The event raised $237,161 to help children battling cancer and their families, … [Read more...] about More than $237,000 Raised for Children Battling Cancer
New Pumpkin Chunk’n Festival on Oct. 23 — Sling a Pumpkin for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada —
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada will hold the inaugural Pumpkin Chunk’n Festival on Saturday, Oct. 23. The fall-themed, family-friendly event provides another use for pumpkins and a fun way to raise needed funds to support the nonprofit organization's financial literacy programs offered at no cost to students throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The outdoor festival will be … [Read more...] about New Pumpkin Chunk’n Festival on Oct. 23 — Sling a Pumpkin for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada —
Vegastickets.com Hires Manni Quiroga as Operations Manager
Las Vegas-based ticket resale leader VegasTickets.com hired Manni Quiroga as its new operations manager. Quiroga’s responsibilities will focus on ensuring that all company team members deliver a VIP service experience while helping them meet their goals more effectively. Additionally, he will implement processes that promote a culture that strives for excellence, supports … [Read more...] about Vegastickets.com Hires Manni Quiroga as Operations Manager
Keolis Transit Hosts Job Fair for Bus Operators
Contractor for Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has Immediate Job Openings for Qualified Candidates LAS VEGAS – Keolis Transit, the service contractor for the Regional Transportation Commission, will host a job fair on Friday, Sept. 17, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the RTC service yard, 5165 West Sunset Road, at the corner of Sunset and … [Read more...] about Keolis Transit Hosts Job Fair for Bus Operators
VegasTickets.com Hires Gwenn Robison as Director of Client Experience and Engagement
Las Vegas-based ticket resale leader VegasTickets.com hired Gwenn Robison as its new director of client experience and engagement. Robison's responsibilities will encompass outreach to front-line hospitality professionals throughout the resort corridor, including casino marketing, VIP services, hotel concierge and bell desk representatives. She also will identify and drive … [Read more...] about VegasTickets.com Hires Gwenn Robison as Director of Client Experience and Engagement
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces New Board Member Danielle Strong from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is proud to announce Danielle Strong has joined its board of directors. As The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ associate director of catering and conference services, Strong handles all aspects of the Catering/Conference Services Department. She supports, directs, trains and supervises managers, administrative assistants and conference … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Announces New Board Member Danielle Strong from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Beer Garden Added to Candlelighters Superhero 5k on Sept. 18 — Live Event and Virtual Options to Help Kids With Cancer —
Participants of the Candlelighters Superhero 5K can now enjoy complimentary cold beer as part of the festivities at the annual fundraising race and walk benefiting Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. The Beer Garden is being provided by Ellis Island Casino, Hotel, and Brewery for those 21 and older. There's still time to sign up and be a superhero for … [Read more...] about Beer Garden Added to Candlelighters Superhero 5k on Sept. 18 — Live Event and Virtual Options to Help Kids With Cancer —
Candlelighters Superhero 5k for Kids Battling Cancer on Sept. 18 — Sign up for Live Event or Virtual Option —
The call is out to join forces to help children with cancer and their families in their battle against cancer with the Candlelighters Superhero 5K presented by Centennial Toyota. The annual event is Saturday, Sept. 18. It returns to Exploration Peak Park for the live event but also will keep the virtual component that was held last year prior to COVID-19 vaccine … [Read more...] about Candlelighters Superhero 5k for Kids Battling Cancer on Sept. 18 — Sign up for Live Event or Virtual Option —
Back-to-School Survey: 39% Of Teens Feel They Are Behind Educationally Due to Pandemic, Many Believe Permanently — Junior Achievement Survey Also Shows Teens Needing Emotional Support From Adults and Individual Attention From Teachers to Help With Learning —
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly 2-in-5 (39%) feel that they are behind educationally because of the pandemic. Of those, more than a third (37%) feel they are behind permanently. The survey also found that in addition to attending school in-person and interacting with other students and teachings, many … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Survey: 39% Of Teens Feel They Are Behind Educationally Due to Pandemic, Many Believe Permanently — Junior Achievement Survey Also Shows Teens Needing Emotional Support From Adults and Individual Attention From Teachers to Help With Learning —