Last Friday is supporting Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada with July’s community-centric event with something for everyone on historic Water Street HENDERSON – July’s Last Friday, Just Add Water Street includes exciting activations for all ages. Attendees will enjoy street side entertainment, food vendors, retail pop-ups and live music. Last Friday, JAWS Festival is complimentary … [Read more...] about Last Friday Continues to Build Strength Within the Henderson Community by Hosting Ultimate Arm Wrestling and Heating up Water Street with Our Chef Food Challenge While Giving Back
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Homeaid Closer to Completing Affordable Housing Project
HomeAid Southern Nevada and its partners from the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association recently renovated a six-plex that will provide affordable housing to low-income residents. An estimated $150,000 and more than 1,000 hours of work were donated by the nonprofit to complete the renovation. The work was done as part of a larger project at Calcaterra Circle in Las … [Read more...] about Homeaid Closer to Completing Affordable Housing Project
Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival to Feature the World’s Best Chefs at Tivoli Village
Experience an Upscale Food and Wine Festival Beneath the Stars at Open-Air Tivoli Village The embodiment of culinary talent will converge at the 10th Annual Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival by featuring celebrity chefs from all over the world. On Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th guests can expect to feast on a sizeable selection of delicious cuisine from … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival to Feature the World’s Best Chefs at Tivoli Village
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts 34th Annual SCend Off
$15,000 in scholarships provided at one of the coolest SCend Offs in the United States Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Chapter will host the 34th annual SCend Off at Round Hill Pines in Zephyr Cove on Saturday, July 28, 2018. This event is a longstanding USC tradition, where alumni “send off” students for the new school year. The local alumni chapter grants … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts 34th Annual SCend Off
Register Now for Southern Nevada’s UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk!
LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas community is invited to join friends, parents, children and those affected directly by bleeding disorders during the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation’s UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk and 5K on September 15, 2018, at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. As Nevada’s only organization providing emergency financial assistance, youth … [Read more...] about Register Now for Southern Nevada’s UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk!
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Launches The Movement to End Youth Homelessness in Southern Nevada, Asking Thousands to Join Together to #bethemovement
Thousands are needed to #bethemovement as Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) kicks off a community-wide effort to address and end youth homelessness in Southern Nevada. In 2017, Las Vegas/Clark County had the third highest total number of unaccompanied homeless children and youth living on our streets and in our shelters of any major metropolitan area in the United … [Read more...] about Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Launches The Movement to End Youth Homelessness in Southern Nevada, Asking Thousands to Join Together to #bethemovement
Dates for the 11th Annual Cox Back to School Fairs Announced
Who Cox Communications of Las Vegas, Naqvi Injury Law, #CoxBackToSchoolFair What Cox Las Vegas, in partnership with presenting sponsor Naqvi Injury Law, will be conducting its 11th annual Cox Back to School Fairs at four area malls beginning July 21. Now in their 111h consecutive year, the annual Cox Back to School Fairs are the longest running, most visible … [Read more...] about Dates for the 11th Annual Cox Back to School Fairs Announced
Naqvi Injury Law Pledges Multi-Year Support of Cure 4 the Kids Foundation
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 the Kids Foundation is proud to announce that Las Vegas-based Naqvi Injury Law has begun a multi-year pledge commitment to help further the mission of the nonprofit organization, and its pediatric outpatient treatment center. As the only outpatient facility in the State of Nevada focused on the diagnosis, treatment and long-term health of children affected … [Read more...] about Naqvi Injury Law Pledges Multi-Year Support of Cure 4 the Kids Foundation
Pets of the Homeless Celebrates Ten Years as National Nonprofit Organization
Open House and Expansion in the Name of The Patricia Sharon Trust Carson City – 2018 marks the ten-year anniversary for Pets of the Homeless, the only national nonprofit organization focused on feeding and providing care to pets of homeless people. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, Pets of the Homeless will be hosting an open house on July 27, from noon-6 p.m. at … [Read more...] about Pets of the Homeless Celebrates Ten Years as National Nonprofit Organization
CCIM Breaking Barriers: Exceeding Expectations
Among Southern Nevada’s commercial real estate professionals is an elite group of well-educated, experienced, dedicated and charitable individuals called Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIMs). “Within CCIM there’s camaraderie and a community that I, in 30 years, have not seen in any other organization,” said Christopher McGarey, CCIM, of Berkshire Hathaway … [Read more...] about CCIM Breaking Barriers: Exceeding Expectations
Nevada State Bank Presents $10,000 Check to Long-Time Community Partner Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
On Thursday, June 15, 2018, Nevada State Bank presented a check for $10,000 to long-time community partner Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. The presentation was made during the grand opening of the bank’s Downtown Summerlin branch, located at 11035 Lavender Hill Drive, adjacent to Trader Joe’s. The donation will go towards supporting the non-profit’s mission of providing … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Presents $10,000 Check to Long-Time Community Partner Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
“Getting Dirty for a Cause,” NAIOP Southern Nevada Partners with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children to Renovate Four St. Jude’s Ranch Cottages
LAS VEGAS – Volunteers from NAIOP Southern Nevada are “Getting Dirty for a Cause” by partnering with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children to renovate four cottages at its Boulder City campus. “We strive to find new ways to actively seek out and help those in need in Southern Nevada, and we’re excited to help this very worthwhile charity,” said Chris Teachman, NAIOP Southern Nevada … [Read more...] about “Getting Dirty for a Cause,” NAIOP Southern Nevada Partners with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children to Renovate Four St. Jude’s Ranch Cottages
Project 150 Set to Award Most Scholarship Money in Nonprofit’s History
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 plans to award more than $87,000 in scholarship money to disadvantaged students at this week’s annual scholarship luncheon event. The scholarship money will be the most awarded in the history of the nonprofit. The money, which was raised by the Project 150 Youth Council, will be given to 40 deserving students served by Project 150. The students will … [Read more...] about Project 150 Set to Award Most Scholarship Money in Nonprofit’s History
Last Friday Continues Fostering Community by Raising Money to Benefit the Injured Police Officers Fund
Mark your Community Calendar for Friday, June 29th, where Last Friday Continues to Foster Community Growth by Donating 100% of Proceeds to the Injured Police Officers Fund. Come Hungry, Thirsty, and Ready to Dunk an Officer! HENDERSON – This month’s Last Friday, Just Add Water Street theme continues with activities for all ages and exciting activations throughout the event. … [Read more...] about Last Friday Continues Fostering Community by Raising Money to Benefit the Injured Police Officers Fund
Homeaid Helps Team Remodel, Restock Project 150’s Betty’s Boutique
HomeAid Southern Nevada helped give homeless and disadvantaged high school students a stylish new place to shop for clothes, shoes and accessories. The nonprofit and its volunteers pitched in to help remodel and restock Betty’s Boutique at Project 150, a place where students can get much-needed clothes for free with a student ID card. Several community partners were involved … [Read more...] about Homeaid Helps Team Remodel, Restock Project 150’s Betty’s Boutique