RENO, Nev – The Reno Rodeo Foundation has once again demonstrated its commitment to enhancing the lives of local children with its annual “Rodeo Wish” program. This year, the Foundation is granting the wishes of three young patients at Renown Children’s Hospital with $36,000 in funding. “We are grateful to the Reno Rodeo Foundation and their Reno Rodeo Wish program which … [Read more...] about Reno Rodeo Foundation Grants $36,000 in “Rodeo Wishes” to Renown Children’s Hospital Patients and Families
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Closed:The Great Resignation and Workforce Development
In August, 4.3 million U.S. workers quit their jobs, according to Department of Labor (DOL). Food services lost 892,000 workers, 721,000 employees quit the retail industry and even more workers left education and healthcare. The start of the pandemic saw record high unemployment and by July 2021 the United States hit another record high – 11.1 million jobs … [Read more...] about Closed:
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Corporate Sponsors Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has been serving Nevada since 1965. As Nevadans, our associates live and work in the same communities that we serve. Last year, our charitable foundation and associates contributed more than $800,000 and hundreds of volunteer hours to vital organizations and causes across the state. “We have a proud history of … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Around the State: January 2017
Rural Nevada Receives Over $188 Million Investment for FY 2016 The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) has announced that, for fiscal year 2016, rural Nevada received $188 million in support of housing, community facilities, water systems and businesses. Further, the department announced that a total of $1.35 billion has been obligated statewide since 2009 … [Read more...] about Around the State: January 2017
Nevada Improves in 11 of the 16 Indicators of Child Well-Being
Still Ranks 47th in Overall Child Well-Being According to the 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book (Reno, Nev.)– The Children’s Cabinet and the Annie E. Casey Foundation today, released its annual KIDS COUNT® Data Book in its 27th edition. The Data Book identifies national trends in child well-being over six years (2008-2014), comparing national and state level data related to 16 … [Read more...] about Nevada Improves in 11 of the 16 Indicators of Child Well-Being