Brazen Conversations, a new community outreach event hosted periodically by Brazen Architecture, kicks off in November with a dialogue about homelessness. Future topics may include transgender teens, mental health and minority issues. Monica Gresser, principal of the Las Vegas-based Brazen Architecture, is facilitating a conversation about homelessness on Friday, November 6, … [Read more...] about BRAZEN Conversations Kicks Off with ‘HOMELESS for the Holidays’ on Nov. 6, 2015
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PT’s Entertainment Group Helping Holiday Toy Drive
Children’s toys, bikes and monetary donations being collected at PT’s, Sean Patrick’s and Sierra Gold locations starting Nov. 6 As a co-sponsor of 98.5 KLUC’s 17th annual Chet Buchanan & The Morning Zoo Toy Drive, PT’s Entertainment Group (PTEG), a division of Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) and the largest traditional tavern operator in Nevada, will begin … [Read more...] about PT’s Entertainment Group Helping Holiday Toy Drive
First Independent Bank Joining Hot August Nights Foundation’s Annual Coat Drive
Reno - First Independent Bank is helping the Hot August Nights Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping children in need or at-risk, collect warm coats for families during its annual coat drive. The public can donate any new or gently used coats, especially those for children, at any of the First Independent Bank Branches in Northern Nevada. Donations can be dropped off … [Read more...] about First Independent Bank Joining Hot August Nights Foundation’s Annual Coat Drive
PetsoftheHomeless.org Gets a New Leash on Life
Resigned website aims to connect more services to those in need Carson City – The newly re-designed Pets of the Homeless website provides enhanced information on how to find services for homeless people and their pets in the United States. Features include a new resources section and interactive map where you can find food and supplies, shelters, donation sites and … [Read more...] about PetsoftheHomeless.org Gets a New Leash on Life
Circus Couture’s “Twelve” Raises $192,000 for Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and St. Baldrick’s Foundation
LAS VEGAS – Circus Couture’s “Twelve”, a celebration of extravagant performance, art and fashion, raised a record amount of money during it’s sixth anniversary performance on October 9, 2015, at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Thanks to the generosity of nearly two thousand guests who attended, Circus Couture’s “Twelve” raised a total of $192,000 … [Read more...] about Circus Couture’s “Twelve” Raises $192,000 for Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and St. Baldrick’s Foundation
McDonald’s and Lexus of Las Vegas Present the HeART of Giving Gala Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – The McDonald’s owner-operators of Greater Las Vegas and Lexus of Las Vegas are pleased to present the HeART of Giving Gala celebrating 17 years of service to families in need through Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. This rock ‘n’ roll inspired event will be Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center located at the … [Read more...] about McDonald’s and Lexus of Las Vegas Present the HeART of Giving Gala Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas Celebrates RMHC Day of Change and Keeping Families Close
LAS VEGAS – Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is celebrating its annual Day of Change and more than 40 years of keeping families close. In Las Vegas, RMHC and McDonald’s owner/operators invite individuals, businesses and community groups to support local families with critically ill children by visiting participating McDonald’s on October 15 and dropping spare change into … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas Celebrates RMHC Day of Change and Keeping Families Close
Inaugural Golf Tournament Tees Off for Veterans, Community Oct. 26
Event to benefit Henderson Chamber Foundation, Veterans Treatment Court HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Veterans Treatment Court of Henderson will host the inaugural Chipping in for Vets Golf Tournament, which will raise funds to benefit both organizations, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Chimera Golf Club at Tuscany, 901 Olivia … [Read more...] about Inaugural Golf Tournament Tees Off for Veterans, Community Oct. 26
2015 Reno and Las Vegas Hemophilia Walks Raise Record Funds!
LAS VEGAS - Walkers and runners in Reno and Las Vegas in September raised a record amount of donations for the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, surpassing last year’s record amount. More than $61,000 was raised through the efforts of walk participants and supporters for Nevada’s only nonprofit organization advocating on behalf of the inherited bleeding … [Read more...] about 2015 Reno and Las Vegas Hemophilia Walks Raise Record Funds!
The Walmart Foundation Awards $455,000 to Nevada Nonprofits
The Walmart Foundation’s Nevada State Giving Program has awarded $455,000 to eight nonprofits throughout the state dedicated to serving residents through its core areas of giving: hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, career opportunity and women’s economic empowerment. The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities … [Read more...] about The Walmart Foundation Awards $455,000 to Nevada Nonprofits
More than $200,000 Raised at Candlelighters 25th Anniversary Race for Kids with Cancer: Milestone Event Sets Record for Money Raised, Participants
More than $200,000 was raised for children with cancer at the recent 25th Anniversary Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan, a record for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. The event, at Exploration Park at the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community, also set records with more than 3,000 attendees, 2,300 race and walk participants, and 501 competitive 5K … [Read more...] about More than $200,000 Raised at Candlelighters 25th Anniversary Race for Kids with Cancer: Milestone Event Sets Record for Money Raised, Participants
The Children’s Cabinet Celebrates 17th Annual Art of Childhood Fundraiser
Founder Michael Dermody is recipient of the Dixie May Philanthropy Award The Children’s Cabinet’s has reason to celebrate its longstanding work in the community, keeping children safe and families together. The 17th annual Art of Childhood fundraising gala will take place Friday, September 18th at The Governor’s Mansion. Attendees will enjoy an evening in a tented garden … [Read more...] about The Children’s Cabinet Celebrates 17th Annual Art of Childhood Fundraiser
Centennial Toyota Rallies to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Patients: Team Members Shave Head for Kids
Centennial Toyota and its customers showed their support for kids with cancer at its Third Annual Centennial Shave Off last Friday. Anthony Woods, general manager of the dealership, hosted customers as they and Centennial Toyota team members got their heads shaved by young cancer survivors, with assistance from a professional hair dresser, to benefit the nonprofit … [Read more...] about Centennial Toyota Rallies to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Patients: Team Members Shave Head for Kids
Project 150 Hosts Sept. 3 Open House: Charity Unveiling New 8,000-Square-Foot Warehouse and Betty’s Showroom
LAS VEGAS – With more than 2,100 homeless high school students in the Las Vegas Valley, many of whom don’t have basic necessities to start the school year, Project 150 is expanding to meet the growing need for its services. To show just how Project 150 helps local teens in need, it is holding an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, at its new building at … [Read more...] about Project 150 Hosts Sept. 3 Open House: Charity Unveiling New 8,000-Square-Foot Warehouse and Betty’s Showroom
25th Anniversary Superhero Race and Event for Kids with Cancer: Sign up for race, walk, fun Sept. 12 at Exploration Park at Mountain’s Edge
A chance meeting between a local baseball executive and pediatric cancer patient 25 years ago set in motion the biggest local fundraiser for children with cancer and their families and the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. Called the 25th Anniversary Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan this year to commemorate the quarter-century milestone, the race, one-mile … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary Superhero Race and Event for Kids with Cancer: Sign up for race, walk, fun Sept. 12 at Exploration Park at Mountain’s Edge