Las Vegas, Nevada (August 26, 2025) – This year, AmeriCorps Seniors celebrates 60 years of the Foster Grandparent Program, a national service tradition that has brought older adults and children together since 1965. In Clark County, Nevada, JFSA is proud to honor the everyday contributions of its Foster Grandparent volunteers who continue to shape young lives and strengthen … [Read more...] about Celebrating 60 Years of Service: JFSA Honors Foster Grandparent Volunteers
Las Vegas Teen Collects More Than 1,000 Cereal Boxes, Donates Them to Jfsa Food Pantry
On March 2, Nathan Yachbes, a Las Vegas 13 year-old, was the star attraction at the Midbar Kodesh Temple library. There, Yachbes knocked over more than 1,000 cereal boxes in a domino chain, a celebratory act for an achievement he and his family are quite proud of. As part of his bar mitzvah project, since last summer, he had been collecting cereal boxes to help Las Vegas’s … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Teen Collects More Than 1,000 Cereal Boxes, Donates Them to Jfsa Food Pantry
Nevada Care Connection Growing Exponentially, Helps Low-Income Older Adults and Those with Disabilities
Program helps vulnerable populations navigate the healthcare system and is on track to nearly double last year’s volume LAS VEGAS, NV – Nevada Care Connection, a state-funded program overseen by JFSA, has exponentially increased its reach over the past two years. It helps older adults, people with disabilities, and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing navigate the healthcare system to … [Read more...] about Nevada Care Connection Growing Exponentially, Helps Low-Income Older Adults and Those with Disabilities
New Breast Cancer Support Program for Low-Income Individuals Picking Up Steam in Southern Nevada
JFSA’s Breast Cancer Support initiative is making a positive impact on Southern Nevadans, Nov. 19 event to help support further efforts LAS VEGAS, NV – Low-income Southern Nevadans battling breast cancer are now receiving the mental health and financial support they need, thanks to a program initiated this summer by JFSA. The nonprofit’s Breast Cancer Support program is … [Read more...] about New Breast Cancer Support Program for Low-Income Individuals Picking Up Steam in Southern Nevada