Even as people socially distance to stave off the coronavirus, aka Covid-19, and keep healthy, Olive Crest Nevada continues, as ever, to serve the Las Vegas Valley. Olive Crest, a nonprofit group dedicated to preventing child abuse and strengthening families, offers a family resource center, foster care program and emergency food pantry to support the community. Because … [Read more...] about Local Nonprofit Olive Crest Nevada Seeks Basic-Needs Items to Help Organization Serve Struggling Families in Coronavirus Crisis
Local Nonprofit Future Smiles Donates Critical Personal Protective Equipment to Hospital and Volunteers
Future Smiles, Southern Nevada’s largest school-based preventive and restorative dental health program, donated a trove of personal protective equipment including medical facemasks, gowns and gloves to two Las Vegas Valley groups helping the public cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Future Smiles donated 600 masks, 3,300 pairs of gloves (small, medium and large) and 50 … [Read more...] about Local Nonprofit Future Smiles Donates Critical Personal Protective Equipment to Hospital and Volunteers
Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School Shows Mindful Moxie During Coronavirus Transition – Nevada’s Largest Not-For-Profit School Provides Creative Learning Opportunities to Their Students
The coronavirus pandemic forced Nevada’s schools to close and sent thousands of students home for their lessons. Although delivering curricula remotely requires technology, ingenuity and the ability to overcome logistical challenges, a school leader said Faith Lutheran Middle & High School was well equipped and ready to adjust. Faith Lutheran CEO Dr. Steve Buuck said … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School Shows Mindful Moxie During Coronavirus Transition – Nevada’s Largest Not-For-Profit School Provides Creative Learning Opportunities to Their Students
Mike Sanford Named New Head Football Coach at Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
LAS VEGAS - Longtime college football coach Mike Sanford was named head coach of the Faith Lutheran Crusaders, Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School CEO Dr. Steve Buuck announced today. Sanford’s coaching experiences include time as head football coach at UNLV and Indiana State University, as well as college assistant positions at Purdue, USC, Notre Dame and … [Read more...] about Mike Sanford Named New Head Football Coach at Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Biology Researcher, Single Mom Named CSN Regents’ Scholar
College of Southern Nevada Student Jennifer Stevens earned the coveted Regents’ Scholar award today from the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents. Stevens, 34, is a single mom of two who’s studying biology at CSN. She has maintained a 3.73 GPA while working full-time. “I know that I’m really passionate about wanting to help people,” Stevens said. “I … [Read more...] about Biology Researcher, Single Mom Named CSN Regents’ Scholar
Lutheran Social Services to Expand Digimart™ Food Pantry, March 5 Groundbreaking to Kick off Construction for Expansion That Will Serve an Additional 5,000 Clients Annually
LAS VEGAS – More food insecure residents of Southern Nevada will have access to fruits, vegetables and other groceries as Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) expands its DigiMart™ Food Pantry. DigiMart, the first online digital food pantry in the country that enables individuals to order food online from their homes and kiosks at LSSN, will expand from 750-square … [Read more...] about Lutheran Social Services to Expand Digimart™ Food Pantry, March 5 Groundbreaking to Kick off Construction for Expansion That Will Serve an Additional 5,000 Clients Annually
Faith Lutheran Middle & High School’s Conservatory of the Fine Arts Presents Surfing the Arts
LAS VEGAS – Grab the flip flops as students from Faith Lutheran’s award-winning Conservatory of the Fine Arts program offer up some Good Vibrations at Surfing the Arts, a collaborative entertainment showcase, March 7, 2020, at the school’s 782 seat chapel and performing arts center. Students from Faith’s five fine arts disciplines - Dance, Vocal Music, Theatrical Arts, … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Middle & High School’s Conservatory of the Fine Arts Presents Surfing the Arts
SafeNest, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Expand Project Safe 417
LAS VEGAS - SafeNest and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced the expansion of Project Safe 417 (PS417) to all 10 LVMPD Command Centers effective today, February 24, 2020. Named after the LVMPD “417” code for domestic violence, PS417 is designed to bridge the gap between LVMPD officer response to the time when a victim/survivor receives crisis … [Read more...] about SafeNest, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Expand Project Safe 417
Nevada Division of Child and Family Services Seeks Foster Families for Critical Need Areas in Elko County
ELKO, NV – Children want to stay home and stay in their communities, where they’re usually happiest. And by recruiting foster parents in Elko, Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) aims to ensure that children who need to be in foster care can at least stay someplace familiar. When parents or caregivers are in crisis, children’s needs for safety and protection … [Read more...] about Nevada Division of Child and Family Services Seeks Foster Families for Critical Need Areas in Elko County
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School’s Spring Open House Will Let Prospective Students “Fact-Find” About the School’s Student Opportunities
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, Nevada’s largest not-for-profit school, will hold its annual spring open house from 9 a.m. to noon March 9 at the school’s 50-acre Summerlin campus, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. The event’s “Grow with Faith” theme will offer prospective students and their parents the opportunity to tour the campus, observe classes and meet … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School’s Spring Open House Will Let Prospective Students “Fact-Find” About the School’s Student Opportunities
Local Nonprofit Future Smiles Is Taking It to Teeth as They Host Children’s Dental Health Month Awareness Events During February
Get the toothbrush and dental floss ready. Future Smiles, Southern Nevada’s largest school-based preventive and restorative dental health program is inviting the public to learn more about oral health this February during Children’s Dental Health Month. The nonprofit will be hosting several awareness and fundraising events throughout the month to engage the Las Vegas community … [Read more...] about Local Nonprofit Future Smiles Is Taking It to Teeth as They Host Children’s Dental Health Month Awareness Events During February
Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School’s Faith on Ice Fundraiser
Here’s an evening of frozen entertainment you won’t want to let go. Faith Lutheran will hold Faith on Ice, a fundraiser for the school’s ice hockey team, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at City National Arena, 1550 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The night features a full slate of fun and food. Children 12 and under can skate for free during the event’s first hour. … [Read more...] about Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School’s Faith on Ice Fundraiser
Local Artist Unveils Inspirational Mural for SafeNest Shelter Families
SafeNest and local artist Scott Bauer, today unveiled a custom mural at SafeNest’s confidential shelter for families impacted by domestic violence. The mural titled “Hope” is displayed in the main dining hall and reflects Bauer’s unique style of geometric word art. “We can’t thank Scott enough for his time and creativity on this project”, said Liz Ortenberger, SafeNest CEO. … [Read more...] about Local Artist Unveils Inspirational Mural for SafeNest Shelter Families
800 Local Students to Volunteer at 23 Nonprofit Organizations for Faith Lutheran’s Middle School Service Event
The spirit of Thanksgiving will be coming early on November 22 as 800 students from Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School will volunteer across the Las Vegas valley at more than 20 local nonprofits, at-risk elementary schools and senior centers for the school’s annual Middle School Service Event. From 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., students will volunteer on projects ranging from … [Read more...] about 800 Local Students to Volunteer at 23 Nonprofit Organizations for Faith Lutheran’s Middle School Service Event
CSN to Dedicate Student Union to Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson
College of Southern Nevada President Dr. Federico Zaragoza is pleased to invite the media and all who cherish the value of education to the North Las Vegas Campus for the official dedication of the Tyrone Thompson Student Union on November 14. The union, which opened this semester, will be named in honor of the late assemblyman, who was long known as a tireless advocate for … [Read more...] about CSN to Dedicate Student Union to Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson