Community News
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Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Las Vegas valley
By Jarah Wright On September 14, 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sept. 15 and runs…
Teachers are becoming more educated, but salaries aren’t keeping up
By Natalie McNeal On September 8, 2023 Most of America’s public school teachers have advanced degrees, but…
‘A call to action’: Hundreds come together to celebrate diverse Nevada cultures
By Mark Credico On September 10, 2023 Canopy tents lined the levels of the Clark County Government…
Las Vegas nonprofit Project 150 expands resources for high school students
On September 6, 2023 A local nonprofit is expanding resources for high school students in need across…
Health District’s pop-up produce stands returning to Las Vegas
On September 3, 2023 Access to affordable, organic foods is expanding in the valley. The Southern Nevada…
United Way of Southern Nevada recruiting volunteers for 8th Annual Day Of Caring
By Jarah Wright On August 30, 2023 United Way of Southern Nevada is looking for hundreds of…
Know someone who needs help? North Las Vegas hosting homeless services event
By Jarah Wright On August 31, 2023 According to the latest Homeless Census conducted in Southern Nevada, more people…
Homeless people share struggles as Southern Nevada census shows startling increase in 2023 numbers
By Sasha Loftis On August 11, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The 2023 Southern Nevada Homeless Census…
More than 200 become U.S. citizens during Las Vegas soccer match
By Candese Charles On August 12, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — More than 200 people took to…
RTC getting help from feds to serve historically disadvantaged communities
By Mick Akers Las Vegas Review-JournalJuly 24, 2023 – 7:30am A federal grant awarded to the Regional…
Local Organizations
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Project 150 - Our mission is to offer support and services to homeless high school students in the Southern Nevada area so they can stay in school through graduation and build a successful future.
Assistance League of Las Vegas - ALLV is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that transforms the lives of children through philanthropic programs in the Las Vegas community. Member volunteers are dedicated to ongoing support and a long-term presence in the community through hands-on involvement and innovative philanthropic programs.
The Shade Tree - Our mission is to provide safe shelter to abused and homeless women and women with children in crisis; as well as, offer life-changing services promoting stability, dignity, and self-reliance. No one should ever have to endure a state of homelessness, existing in fear for personal safety and without the means to meet even the most basic of human needs – food and shelter.
Goodie Two Shoes Foundation - The Goodie Two Shoes Foundation provides disadvantaged children and children in crisis with new shoes and socks, as well as other items deemed essential for good health and positive development.
22 Warriors Foundation - 22 warriors foundation is committed to addressing the issues that lie behind suicides, high risk behaviors, untreated mental illness and lack of resources. To raise awareness of this devastating epidemic and make 22 go to ZERO!
Strong Prison Wives & Families - Strong Prison Wives & Families seeks to enhance the lives of inmate supporters through programs designed to provide empowerment, education, and support; qualities we believe are essential to breaking the cycle of recidivism. Our mentoring program provides opportunities for dedicated, well-trained mentors to work with women who are willing to receive their support and guidance.
I’m Young and Empowered - I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. is dedicated to supporting equal access to quality educational opportunities and enrichment activities for Las Vegas Valley youth from economically disadvantaged households and under-resourced communities. We do this by providing youth enrichment scholarships and supplemental aid in support of educational activities, as well as referrals to resources for parents, guardians and teachers.
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance - The mission of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is to change perceptions of fat and end size discrimination through advocacy, education, and support. We envision a culture where all fat people are free, celebrated, and liberated from every form of oppression.
SafeNest - Our mission is to provide comprehensive, collaborative, and innovative services for everyone affected by domestic and sexual violence while passionately working to end this shared epidemic. We not only provide a discreet, safe shelter for victims of abuse, but SafeNest is also the only nonprofit in the Valley to provide resources for batterers to address the cycle of abuse at the root.
Nevada Council on Problem Gambling - The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to generate awareness, promote education and advocate for quality treatment and support resources for problem gambling in Nevada. We are here to help you learn, understand, and find solutions that are right for you!
Upcoming Events

2023 Beerman Award for Social Justice in Action Celebration
The Leonard I. Beerman Foundation for Peace and Justice honors the memory of Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman (1921–2014), a courageous and compassionate religious leader, social activist, and champion of peace and human rights. The Foundation recognizes and supports organizations, programs and activities similarly dedicated to improving the human condition.

I Can’t Breathe
A night of entertainment involving the discussion of racial inequality and the increase of awareness and knowledge related to the topic.

UW Public Lectures: From Artistic Joy to Collective Wellness
Marc Bamuthi Joseph is a 2017 TED Global Fellow, an inaugural recipient of the Guggenheim Social Practice initiative, and an honoree of the United States Artists Rockefeller Fellowship. Bamuthi’s opera libretto, We Shall Not Be Moved, was named one of 2017’s “Best Classical Music Performances” by The New York Times. His evening length work created…

UW Public Lectures: Building Scyborgs: An Evening on Decolonization
Join scholar, organizer, and co-conspirator K. Wayne Yang as he shares stories about decolonizing endeavors from past, present, future and speculative somewheres. How do we bend our own complicity in colonial institutions to forward Indigenous, Black, queer, and Other futures locally and globally? Come ready to consider your own scyborg powers and plans. K. Wayne…

UW Public Lectures: Tina Campt
Dr. Tina Campt is a black feminist theorist of visual culture and contemporary art and lead convener of the Practicing Refusal Collective and the Sojourner Project. She began her career as a historian of modern Germany, earning a Ph.D. in history from Cornell University. She is one of the founding scholars of Black European Studies,…

“UW Public Lectures: Disability Justice: Centering Intersectionality and Liberation”
Joining another event in the ‘UW Public Lecture Series’ is Patty Berne, Cofounder and Executive Artistic Director of ‘Sins Invalid’, to discuss the importance of intersectionality in disability justice and the need to address how diverse systems of oppression reinforce each other. Ms. Berne’s work creates a framework and practice of disability justice, which centers…

UW Public Lectures: An Evening with Alice Wong
This is another event in the ‘UW Public Lecture Series’. Alice Wong will be remotely joining moderated converstation addressing topics important to her work in raising the visibility of disabled people. Alice Wong is a disabled activist, writer, media maker, and consultant. She is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online…

RISE UP: Be the Domino
Join us at our 2nd annual Rise Up Conference. Spend the day with us as we tackle issues related to racial and social justice with empathy and respect to all.
Local Hero Spotlight
Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!
Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
