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
Regional Advocacy Training
Join Equality Texas and Trans Empowerment Coalition for our Advocacy Training on October 8th. The Texas 88th Legislative Session may have ended but it’s never to late to learn ways you can advocate for your community locally. This training will provide attendees with: – Update on the current state of LGBTQ+ equality in Texas and…
Walk for Freedom – Dallas, TX
We believe that every step we take locally leaves footprints globally. Every dollar fundraised, every poster seen, every person made aware of the issue of human trafficking, add up to one Global impact – a world where everyone is free. We are so excited for you to join us on this powerful day of awareness….
Hunger Game
The Houston Food Bank’s Hunger Game is a competition in which groups of all sizes compete against each other to provide food for better lives within our community. Groups compete to raise the most meals by donating time, food, and funds. There will be two awards. The Overall Award will recognize the group who generates…
Breast health awareness 2k walk
Milwaukee VA’s Women’s Health invites Veterans, caregivers and employees to walk a 2k for breast health awareness. Join us at Lake Wheeler pavilion at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Join us at Lake Wheeler pavilion at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. This is a self-paced, outdoor event. Suggest weather appropriate attire…
UW Public Lectures: The Disabled Gaze: Rethinking the Past, Remaking the Future
In this talk, Dr. Jaipreet Virdi asks us to consider how being disabled changes the ways people view the world and the things they create. Through these perspectives, she invites alternative approaches for remaking crip worlds, one in which disabled people, and the disabled gaze, are centered first and foremost. Jaipreet Virdi is a scholar…
I’m Your Neighbor: Real Change’s 29th Anniversary Celebration
For 29 years, Real Change has been a leader in providing jobs and anti-poverty advocacy for unhoused and low-income people. Their journalism speaks to the issues that directly affect those with lived experience and challenges mainstream media’s harmful narrative of poverty as something to be criminalized or feared. Join them – for delicious food, live…
2023 State of the Arts Summit
Featuring a keynote address from Snehal Desai, Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group, this year’s summit will address recurring economic and social barriers and encourage bold collaborative approaches to revitalize and reimagine the creative economy.
The Bullitt Lectures in American History presents Dr. Blair LM Kelley: “The Roots of the Black Working Class”
Dr. Kelley illuminates the adversities and joys of the Black working class in America through a stunning narrative centered on her forebears. A tide of commentary has obscured the labor, and even the very existence, of entire groups of working people, including everyday Black workers. In this brilliant corrective acclaimed historian Blair LM Kelley restores…
The Bullitt Lecture presents Timothy Egan: “A Fever in the Heartland.”
About the Book The Roaring Twenties—the Jazz Age—has been characterized as a time of Gatsby frivolity. But it was also the height of the uniquely American hate group, the Ku Klux Klan. Their domain was not the old Confederacy, but the Heartland and the West. They hated Blacks, Jews, Catholics and immigrants in equal measure,…
2023 Minority Vets Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Summit
Join Minority Veterans of America in Seattle, Washington October 6-8 for the 2023 Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Summit. With the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Advancing Equity Together,” this dynamic three-day event will feature inspiring panel discussions, immersive workshops, and captivating speaker sessions. Connect with fellow attendees, hear the stories of minority veterans, and collaborate…
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