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

Chevron Houston Marathon – Run for a Reason Program
The Chevron Houston Run for a Reason Program (RFAR) connects the philanthropic community to passionate race participants willing to raise funds and create awareness for meaningful causes. The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) strives to promote a healthy lifestyle and camaraderie through running. Since its inception in 1995, the RFAR program has raised over $35 million…

How We endUP Convening 2023
The convening is free, whether you join us in person in Houston or online. Intended participants are those committed to improving the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families in their communities and those who recognize the urgency of ending the harms done to Black, Indigenous, and Latine families by the family policing system.

FREE Autism Carnival
SUCCESS ON THE SPECTRUM is the #1 Autism Treatment franchise in the country. We host several sensory-friendly events for the public every year. We never do fundraisers or ask families to pay to attend any of our events. We never do it to make money. We simply do it for the Awesome kids in our…

30th Annual MLK Grande Parade Midtown Houston
The MLK Grande Parade-2024 will be held on January 15, 2024 in Midtown Houston originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). The parade’s theme is ” We Still Believe” featuring more than 100 culturally diverse performance groups from across the nation. To register for the parade or to learn more…

Fatherhood Empowerment Summit – Houston
“You don’t raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they’ll turn out to be heroes, even if it’s just in your own eyes.” *CRASE course, which stands for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events have been added to all 19 Mindcare Today Texas healthcare – community events. Free to all…

Mental Health/Codependency Support Group
Back To Eden Fellow Program mental health and codependency support groups open discussions based on a trauma informed approach. Our groups are facilitated by certified workshop facilitators and mental health professionals.

ONLINE: Houston Meditation: Learn, practice, relax and grow!
About this Event You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal. You learn and practice meditation and learn how to to use and apply it to situations in life. The gentle and easy technique shared is known as ‘Sahaja Yoga’ meditation and is practiced…

ONLINE: Houston Meditation: Learn, practice, relax and grow!
About this Event You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal. You learn and practice meditation and learn how to to use and apply it to situations in life. The gentle and easy technique shared is known as ‘Sahaja Yoga’ meditation and is practiced…

ONLINE: Houston Meditation: Learn, practice, relax and grow!
About this Event You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal. You learn and practice meditation and learn how to to use and apply it to situations in life. The gentle and easy technique shared is known as ‘Sahaja Yoga’ meditation and is practiced…

ONLINE: Houston Meditation: Learn, practice, relax and grow!
About this Event You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal. You learn and practice meditation and learn how to to use and apply it to situations in life. The gentle and easy technique shared is known as ‘Sahaja Yoga’ meditation and is practiced…
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!
