It’s about more than bragging rights. It’s about funding job placement and training programs for people in Southern Nevada, no matter their circumstance or disability. On Tuesday, April 26, 2016, Mesquite Mayor Allan Litman, Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee and Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak will go … [Read more...] about Local Mayors & County Commission Chairman to Compete in the “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge” on Tuesday, April 26
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Poject 150 and Junior League present 2016 ELEVATE career fair for high school students
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a charity that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, is holding the 2016 ELEVATE Career and Employment Fair in association with the Junior League of Las Vegas, Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly and the Clark County School District Community Partnership Office. When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April … [Read more...] about Poject 150 and Junior League present 2016 ELEVATE career fair for high school students
Goodwill Debuts New Select Store & Drive Thru Donation Center Model in Valley’s Southwest on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s first Goodwill Select Store with a Drive Thru Donation Center will officially open on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the valley’s booming southwest, with a not-so-typical ribbon cutting featuring a car driving through a banner to showcase the ease of drive thru donating. The new Goodwill Select model of a smaller footprint store with a full sized … [Read more...] about Goodwill Debuts New Select Store & Drive Thru Donation Center Model in Valley’s Southwest on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Nevada Corporate Giving Council Releases 2015 Nevada Corporate Philanthropy Report: Report Confirms Nevada Companies Rank Favorably in National Average
American philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau wrote that “Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.” The Nevada Corporate Giving Council released its third annual Nevada Corporate Philanthropy Report which confirms that Nevada corporations rise above the national average in providing support to local and statewide charitable … [Read more...] about Nevada Corporate Giving Council Releases 2015 Nevada Corporate Philanthropy Report: Report Confirms Nevada Companies Rank Favorably in National Average
Pets of the Homeless Featured in Elite Daily’s Documentary
Carson City-based organization profiled in news website’s video series Carson City – Pets of the Homeless, the only national nonprofit organization that is focused on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of homeless people, has recently been featured in Elite Daily’s documentary video series. The work of the mother-daughter duo of Genevieve Frederick, … [Read more...] about Pets of the Homeless Featured in Elite Daily’s Documentary
UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16
Northern Nevada Businesses’ Employee Donations to Help Support Early Reading Efforts Reno – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has announced that United Parcel Service (UPS) was the top workplace campaign for 2015-16. Through employee pledges and special events, UPS raised $283,000 during its annual workplace giving campaign, which ran from Feb. 28, 2015 … [Read more...] about UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16
Wineries Battle It Out In Reno at the 10th Annual Cabernet Shootout & Cabernet Cabaret Gala
After 9 Successful Years in San Francisco, Affairs of the Vine Brings this Event to Reno Affairs of the Vine has partnered with the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa to bring the 10th Annual Cabernet Shootout & Cabernet Cabaret Gala to the high country of the Sierra and the spectacular Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno on Sunday, March 13th. The 10th Annual Cabernet … [Read more...] about Wineries Battle It Out In Reno at the 10th Annual Cabernet Shootout & Cabernet Cabaret Gala
Beats & Barrels Whiskey and Wine Event to Benefit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Refined Agency, Raw Fitness and Cirrus Aviation join NPHY to help homeless kids Beats & Barrels, a whiskey and wine tasting event benefitting Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), will be held on Thursday, March 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Sayers Club inside the SLS Hotel & Casino, located at 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Presented by The Refined … [Read more...] about Beats & Barrels Whiskey and Wine Event to Benefit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) Donates $100,000 To Sponsor a Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas Home
LAS VEGAS — Building on a longstanding commitment, the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) will present Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas with a $100,000 donation on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 8:30 a.m., in sponsorship of a new home. “GLVAR is excited to once again support Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, and we look forward to building upon our established partnership … [Read more...] about Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) Donates $100,000 To Sponsor a Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas Home
Evening of Hope Art and Epicurean Event Benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada on March 4
Selections from top Las Vegas restaurants, beautiful and heart-warming children’s art, great silent and live auction prizes, and good friends combine to shine the spotlight on helping children and families affected by cancer. An Evening of Hope will be Friday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m., overlooking the city in the Worldview venue on the 16th Floor, Building B at the World Market … [Read more...] about Evening of Hope Art and Epicurean Event Benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada on March 4
Pets of the Homeless Receives a Record $52,000 in Donations
Contributions will assist with pet food, emergency vet care, wellness clinics and sleeping crates Carson City – Pets of the Homeless, the only national nonprofit organization that is focused on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of homeless people, has received over $52,000 from a number of foundations in 2015. The donations will go a long way to … [Read more...] about Pets of the Homeless Receives a Record $52,000 in Donations
Medical Group Donates $50,000 to Several Charities as Part of the “DaVita Way of Giving”
Las Vegas – DaVita HealthCare Partners (NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group in America and leading provider of kidney care services, announced that HealthCare Partners Medical Group made a $50,000 contribution to several charities across Southern Nevada. On Thursday, December 17, DaVita HealthCare Partners Medical Group began presenting 10 charities with nearly … [Read more...] about Medical Group Donates $50,000 to Several Charities as Part of the “DaVita Way of Giving”
Army Veteran Selected for Heroes Hand Up House
Dillon Erickson bringing his family home for Christmas LAS VEGAS –Army veteran Dillon Erickson and his family will receive the ultimate holiday gift this year from Northern Nevada Veterans Coalition, through the donations of Nevada State Bank and the Harmon’s Heroes Foundation. Erickson will officially receive the keys to the Heroes Hand Up House on December 22, 2015 in a 1 … [Read more...] about Army Veteran Selected for Heroes Hand Up House
Women’s Business Council of Southern Nevada Raises $2,500 For Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas
Women’s Business Council of Southern Nevada (WBC), a professional organization for business women, raised $2,500 for Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas at its “Wine Tasting and Silent Pawction” to benefit the local animal rescue organization. “This was the first formal event for Women’s Business Council since its formation earlier this year and we couldn’t be happier to raise … [Read more...] about Women’s Business Council of Southern Nevada Raises $2,500 For Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas
PT’s Entertainment Group Donates $35,000 to KLUC’s Toy Drive
More than 100 bicycles also donated to benefit local kids LAS VEGAS – PT’s Entertainment Group (PTEG), a division of Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) and the largest traditional tavern operator in Nevada, donated $35,000 and dropped off hundreds of bikes and toys to 98.5 KLUC’s 17th annual Chet Buchanan & The Morning Zoo Toy Drive. The donation was a result of … [Read more...] about PT’s Entertainment Group Donates $35,000 to KLUC’s Toy Drive