LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that provides homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students with basic necessities, is celebrating local high school graduates and their quest to continue their education at its annual scholarship luncheon on June 22 at Palace Station Hotel and Casino. Project 150 will be awarding in excess of $170,000 in scholarships … [Read more...] about Project 150 Awarding More Than $170,000 in Scholarships at June 22 Event
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Local Businesses Partner with Project 150 to Launch After School Program, ‘A Fighting Chance,’ for Homeless, Displaced and Disadvantaged High School Students
Las Vegas – ProAm Sports Medicine, a Las Vegas-based, leading medical provider for athletes at all levels, announces the launch of an after-school program, A Fighting Chance, in partnership with Project 150 to benefit Las Vegas-area homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students. In collaboration with Syndicate MMA and Experience Transport Agency, the new program … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Partner with Project 150 to Launch After School Program, ‘A Fighting Chance,’ for Homeless, Displaced and Disadvantaged High School Students
Project 150 and EoS Fitness Partner to Support Scholarships for Local High School Graduates
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high students, is partnering with EoS Fitness to raise funds for Project 150’s scholarship program. From April 15 to June 22, EoS Members and guests can donate to Project 150 and earn a miniature-sized paper graduation cap/tassel that will be featured in recognition of their … [Read more...] about Project 150 and EoS Fitness Partner to Support Scholarships for Local High School Graduates
Project 150 Provides Scholarship Opportunities – Application Deadline Is April 15
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high students, is offering scholarships for local students to attend a Nevada college, university or accredited vocational training institute. The scholarship application deadline is April 15. “As students finally reach that goal of graduating high school, we want them to know the … [Read more...] about Project 150 Provides Scholarship Opportunities – Application Deadline Is April 15
Nevada Needs Learning & Emotional Recovery for Students
Data from the federally mandated standardized student assessments are showing that students in Nevada are greatly suffering from learning loss, likely as a result of school closures and hybrid learning models throughout the pandemic. Each year, Nevada students in grades 3-8 take the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) assessments in English/ Language Arts (ELA) and … [Read more...] about Nevada Needs Learning & Emotional Recovery for Students
Project 150’s Las Vegas Prom Closet Returns on March 5 After Two Year Hiatus
LAS VEGAS – Project 150’s Las Vegas Prom Closet returns Saturday, March 5 for high school student planning to attend their school’s prom, after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. Local high school students have the opportunity to receive fashionable prom outfits, for free. Teens can choose from a selection of thousands of gently used dresses, tuxes, suits, and … [Read more...] about Project 150’s Las Vegas Prom Closet Returns on March 5 After Two Year Hiatus
Project 150 Embarks on Its Next Decade, Continuing Its Mission of Supporting Homeless, Displaced and Disadvantaged High School Students
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 is embarking on its next decade of serving homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged local high school students by adapting to meet the needs of the day. From forming in 2011 to help 150 local high school students to providing much-needed services for more than 6,000 such students in 75 local high schools today, the homegrown nonprofit works to reduce … [Read more...] about Project 150 Embarks on Its Next Decade, Continuing Its Mission of Supporting Homeless, Displaced and Disadvantaged High School Students
Project 150 Expands Board of Directors and Names Gino Wideen New Board Chairman
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that provides homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students with basic necessities, has named Gino Wideen chairman of the nonprofit’s board of directors and added Lori Calderon and Christopher Rowe to the board of directors. Wideen is a partner at HKA Global, Inc., a global brand that unites the former Hill … [Read more...] about Project 150 Expands Board of Directors and Names Gino Wideen New Board Chairman
Project 150 Feeding Students in Need During Thanksgiving – A $25 Donation Will Provide a Meal Box Feeding a Family of Four
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 is distributing 4,000 holiday meal boxes during Thanksgiving and Christmas to help feed homeless, displaced and disadvantaged local high school students and their families. So far this year, the Las Vegas homegrown nonprofit has served more than 6,800 local high school students with food, clothing, hygiene items and school supplies through its … [Read more...] about Project 150 Feeding Students in Need During Thanksgiving – A $25 Donation Will Provide a Meal Box Feeding a Family of Four
Project 150 Names Chet Buchanan to Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS Project 150, a local nonprofit that provides homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students with basic necessities, has appointed Chet Buchanan to its Board of Directors. Buchanan is the host and creator of 98.5 KLUC's long-running “Chet Buchanan Show.” Many Las Vegans know him from his work as the gameday host at UNLV basketball and football games, … [Read more...] about Project 150 Names Chet Buchanan to Board of Directors
Smith’s Donates Thousands of Meals to Students in Need
To help meet the food needs of students, Project 150 with Smith’s Food & Drug is providing over 6,500 meals to feed young people in need who may be food insecure or negatively impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 1 in 5 children in Nevada struggle with hunger, and COVID-19 has exacerbated the situation. Students fighting hunger are unable to … [Read more...] about Smith’s Donates Thousands of Meals to Students in Need
Project 150 Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary at Denim & Diamonds Fall Fundraiser
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, founded in 2011 by local businessmen Don Purdue and Patrick Spargur who had heard about 150 homeless high school students at Rancho High School who needed support over the Christmas break, will celebrate and commemorate its 10th anniversary at its “Denim & Diamonds” fall fundraiser. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, from 7-10 p.m. at The … [Read more...] about Project 150 Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary at Denim & Diamonds Fall Fundraiser
Project 150 Awarding More Than $125,000 in Scholarships at June 23 Event
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that provides homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students with basic necessities, is celebrating local high school graduates and their quest to continue their education at its annual scholarship luncheon on June 23 at Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino Conference Center. Project 150 will be awarding in excess of … [Read more...] about Project 150 Awarding More Than $125,000 in Scholarships at June 23 Event
Students Helping Students: College of Southern Nevada HVAC Students Install New Walk-in Freezer at Project 150
LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that provides homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students with basic necessities, added fresh food to its menu two years ago, when it installed a walk-in cooler. Now, the homegrown nonprofit is adding a walk-in freezer to provide more fresh and frozen food for high school students and their families. On Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Students Helping Students: College of Southern Nevada HVAC Students Install New Walk-in Freezer at Project 150
Project 150 Adapts to Pandemic, Celebrates Its First Decade by Expanding Its Support for Homeless, Displaced and Disadvantaged High School Students
LAS VEGAS – From forming in 2011 to help 150 local high school students to providing much-needed services for more than 6,500 such students today, Project 150 is celebrating its first decade in Southern Nevada by expanding its mission of supplying food and hygiene products to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged local high school students. As outlined in its 2020 Impact … [Read more...] about Project 150 Adapts to Pandemic, Celebrates Its First Decade by Expanding Its Support for Homeless, Displaced and Disadvantaged High School Students