LAS VEGAS – NAIOP Southern Nevada, an organization representing commercial real estate developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate, and its Community Service Committee had a banner year in 2024, spearheading several successful initiatives that directly benefited local families, youth and people in need.
The committee’s efforts touched untold hundreds of lives through strategic partnerships with established local nonprofits, donating more than $50,000 and volunteering more than 1,200 hours, making a real difference in the community.
For Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), NAIOP members participated in a comprehensive food drive, managing the collection and transportation of donations from Smith’s and helping organize grocery donations in the pantry at the RMHC location.
In one of NAIOP’s most impactful youth-focused initiatives, the Street Teens Donation Drive garnered hundreds of donated items and raised $1,450 to support homeless, abandoned and at-risk youth in the Las Vegas Valley. Committee members volunteered their time to pack more than 200 backpacks for teens served by the program.
The committee’s commitment to education also shined through NAIOP’s years-long partnership with Hollingsworth Steam Academy, where NAIOP members collected an impressive 14,922 school supplies and raised $5,700 for the 2024/2025 school year. NAIOP Southern Nevada chapter members volunteered to read to students in 42 classrooms, directly engaging with students and fostering literacy.
During the holiday season, the committee partnered with Communities in Schools to provide Thanksgiving meals to 40 families at Walter V. Long Elementary School, contributing more than $6,000 in groceries and distributing another $10,000 in grocery gift cards. The Catholic Workers Donation Drive saw committee members packing more than 200 meals and assembling 96 care packages containing essential items such as blankets, toiletries and snacks for homeless people.
The year culminated with NAIOP Southern Nevada’s participation in Children’s Foundation of Las Vegas annual toy drive, held in conjunction with its membership holiday lunch. The event collected thousands of toys valued at more than $10,000 and another $3,000 in gift cards benefiting Clark County foster children.
“These initiatives represent the heart of NAIOP’s commitment to our community,” said Megan McInerney, NAIOP Southern Nevada community service committee chair. “Through the dedication of our committee and the generosity of our members, we’ve been able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless people across the Las Vegas Valley.”
About NAIOP Southern Nevada
NAIOP Southern Nevada is a chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and it comprises 775 members serving the Southern Nevada market. NAIOP is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate, with more than 22,000 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit www.naiopnv.org. For more information on NAIOP corporate, visit www.naiop.org.
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