PLEASE PUBLISH ON MONDAY, JUNE 22 Beginning July 1, 2020, local nonprofit Adam’s Place will be operating out of a new space at 1120 Shadow Lane near University Medical Center. The new location lowers overhead costs and provides more space for the support group meetings that help children, teens and families coping with loss. Adam's Place also continues to provide virtual … [Read more...] about Adam’s Place Moves to New Location with Help from Move 4 Less Community Program
Move 4 Less Owners to Pay for Moves to 4 Families Affected by COVID-19 — Applications for Moving Our Community Program Due June 15, 2020 —
The COVID-19 virus has triggered economic hardship throughout the Las Vegas community with many people struggling to pay their mortgage or rent. To help ease their burden, Move 4 Less has created the Moving Our Community program where the company owners will pay for moving services for four (4) local families who have to move from their current residence due to … [Read more...] about Move 4 Less Owners to Pay for Moves to 4 Families Affected by COVID-19 — Applications for Moving Our Community Program Due June 15, 2020 —
Important To Be Counted in 2020 Census — Online Option Available through June 30 —
The 2020 Census is underway, but it's still not too late to be counted – and it's more important than ever before to participate. Consider, the federal government recently gave Nevada funds to fight the COVID 19 pandemic based on 2010 Census data, when only 60 percent of people in the state participated. With a 100 percent count, Nevada would have received 40 percent more … [Read more...] about Important To Be Counted in 2020 Census — Online Option Available through June 30 —
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Announces Virtual Volunteer Opportunities to Assist Vulnerable Youth During Pandemic — Program Kicked Off as Part of Recent National Volunteer Week —
With thousands of young people experiencing homelessness in Clark County, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY)’s doors have remained open, providing immediate needs items, shelter, housing, case management, therapy, and more to youth in need of support. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting service delivery to these most vulnerable community members; and now, more than … [Read more...] about Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Announces Virtual Volunteer Opportunities to Assist Vulnerable Youth During Pandemic — Program Kicked Off as Part of Recent National Volunteer Week —
Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions Unveils New Virtual Design Consultation — Retailer Adapts to Meet Customer Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic —
LAS VEGAS - As millions of Americans stay home in accordance with social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are turning to home improvement projects long overdue to fill time and provide some much-needed distraction. In response to customers’ demand to continue a current remodeling project, or start a new one, Sunburst Shutters has created a Virtual … [Read more...] about Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions Unveils New Virtual Design Consultation — Retailer Adapts to Meet Customer Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic —
Serving Our Kids Foundation & Spread the Word Nevada: Local Nonprofits Team Up to Help At-Risk Kids
Two local nonprofit organizations have teamed up to continue helping children in need during the challenges the coronavirus outbreak presents to both agencies with social distancing measures, panic buying, and inaccessibility to normal food drives and delivery channels. Spread the Word Nevada, which provides books to at-risk kids, donated 1,500 books, more than 5,000 juice … [Read more...] about Serving Our Kids Foundation & Spread the Word Nevada: Local Nonprofits Team Up to Help At-Risk Kids
County to Host Community ‘Win the Census’ Rally on March 12, First Day of 2020 U.S. Census Count
Clark County is teaming up with multiple community partners to ask every household in Southern Nevada to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census as part of a “Win the Census” campaign. Starting Thursday, March 12, the first day people can take the census online or by phone, a community kickoff will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, … [Read more...] about County to Host Community ‘Win the Census’ Rally on March 12, First Day of 2020 U.S. Census Count
Annual Bowl-A-Thon to Benefit Serving Our Kids Foundation on Mar. 29 — Lane Sponsorships and Team & Individual Participation Available
The 12th Annual Bowl-A-Thon to reduce childhood hunger in Southern Nevada will be held Sunday, Mar. 29. Proceeds will benefit Serving Our Kids Foundation, which feeds and serves the weekend nutrition needs of several thousand homeless and at-risk children enrolled in the Clark County School District. There is a waiting list for the nonprofit organization’s weekend food … [Read more...] about Annual Bowl-A-Thon to Benefit Serving Our Kids Foundation on Mar. 29 — Lane Sponsorships and Team & Individual Participation Available
Mountain’s Edge Celebrates New Dog Park
The Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community now has a new dedicated area for dog owners and their pets to enjoy the outdoors with the addition of a dog park at its neighborhood Nathaniel Jones Park.The community recently celebrated the dog park’s grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones, who lives in Mountain’s Edge, spoke at the … [Read more...] about Mountain’s Edge Celebrates New Dog Park
Serving Our Kids Foundation Delivers 500,000th Weekend Food Bag to Student — Nonprofit Achieves Milestone in Food Insecurity Battle for Kids Who Don’t Qualify for Government Programs or Other Services —
The Serving Our Kids Foundation delivered its 500,000th weekend food bag to a student who would otherwise not have enough food to eat on Saturday and Sunday. This milestone was realized at CT Sewell Elementary School, one of the nonprofit organization’s first beneficiary schools. The recipient was 9-year-old Shylet Eve Strain, a fourth grade student, who received the 500,000th … [Read more...] about Serving Our Kids Foundation Delivers 500,000th Weekend Food Bag to Student — Nonprofit Achieves Milestone in Food Insecurity Battle for Kids Who Don’t Qualify for Government Programs or Other Services —
Four Elementary Schools Begin Food Drive Challenge for Hungry Kids, Nov. 4-8 — Community Invited to Help Fund Weekend, Thanksgiving Food Bags Delivered Through Serving Our Kids Foundation —
Four local elementary schools are challenging each other to collect the most food and/or raise the most money to buy food to feed thousands of hungry kids. This is the seventh year of the 4 School Food Drive, and students are hoping to reach or exceed $100,000 in donated food for their overall total. They’ve raised $88,632 worth of food during their past six campaigns. The … [Read more...] about Four Elementary Schools Begin Food Drive Challenge for Hungry Kids, Nov. 4-8 — Community Invited to Help Fund Weekend, Thanksgiving Food Bags Delivered Through Serving Our Kids Foundation —
The Grove to Host Meet-and-Greet with Ivan Moody, Lead Singer of Five Finger Death Punch, in Celebration of New ‘Moody’s Medicinals’ CBD Products
The Grove, a licensed marijuana dispensary in Las Vegas, will host a meet and greet event as part of the launch of new products by Moody’s Medicinals, a health and wellness innovator specializing in both Cannabidiol (CBD) and non-CBD products created by lead singer of Five Finger Death Punch, Ivan Moody. The event will be at The Grove, located on 4647 Swenson St., on Saturday, … [Read more...] about The Grove to Host Meet-and-Greet with Ivan Moody, Lead Singer of Five Finger Death Punch, in Celebration of New ‘Moody’s Medicinals’ CBD Products
Centennial Toyota Golf Tournament to Benefit Serving Our Kids Foundation — Foursome and Sponsor Opportunities Still Available for Nov. 9 Event —
The 8th Annual Centennial Toyota Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Nov. 9 to help feed hungry kids in Southern Nevada. All proceeds benefit the Serving Our Kids Foundation, the nonprofit organization that feeds and serves the weekend nutrition needs of several thousand homeless and at-risk children enrolled in the Clark County School District. There is now a waiting list … [Read more...] about Centennial Toyota Golf Tournament to Benefit Serving Our Kids Foundation — Foursome and Sponsor Opportunities Still Available for Nov. 9 Event —
Halloween Pet Safety Tips from Family Fur & Fun Festival — Free Event, Halloween Pet Costume Contest at Mountain’s Edge on Oct. 12 —
Halloween is around the corner, and it’s important to remember to keep four-legged family members safe, calm and healthy during the holiday. Representatives from the Family, Fur & Fun Festival are offering pet safety, costume and care tips at the free event and during the popular Halloween Pet Costume Contest on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Exploration Park … [Read more...] about Halloween Pet Safety Tips from Family Fur & Fun Festival — Free Event, Halloween Pet Costume Contest at Mountain’s Edge on Oct. 12 —
Rise Festival Partners with Las Vegas Charities and Invites All to Rise — World’s Largest Lantern Event Is Oct. 4-6 —
PRESS RELEASE RiSE Festival is working with local organizations to help community members experience the world’s largest lantern festival. (LAS VEGAS) -- RiSE Festival (RiSE) has partnered with Communities in School of Southern Nevada, The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. RiSE has donated tickets to all three … [Read more...] about Rise Festival Partners with Las Vegas Charities and Invites All to Rise — World’s Largest Lantern Event Is Oct. 4-6 —