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

State Fair of Texas: North Texas Food Bank
Description Big Tex hosts our largest canned food drive of the year, and we need your help! This is the most popular event of the year, and spots will fill up quickly! The North Texas Food Bank is the beneficiary of weekly promotions at the State Fair of Texas. Friday, September 29: Opening Day! Attendees can bring 2 jars of Peanut Butter and…

Conservation-in-Action Volunteer Work Day
Projects include Trail Maintenance, Educational Prairie Bed Project, and Habitat Restoration We are trying out new volunteer dates. We are another Saturday to our group volunteer days! So far, it will be the 1st AND 3rd Saturday of the month. Saturday mornings bring heavy traffic to the Preserve so please plan accordingly as projects start promptly…

Conservation-in-Action Volunteer Work Day
Projects include Trail Maintenance, Educational Prairie Bed Project, and Habitat Restoration We are trying out new volunteer dates. We are another Saturday to our group volunteer days! So far, it will be the 1st AND 3rd Saturday of the month. Saturday mornings bring heavy traffic to the Preserve so please plan accordingly as projects start promptly…

Feed The City: Dallas
Feed The City is a monthly volunteer opportunity where individuals come together at a local venue to make lunches for people in need. The lunches consist of sandwiches, chips and fruit. Feed The City events are open to all. It doesn’t matter how many people show up or what ages the volunteers are.

Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up
Join For the Love of the Lake every second Saturday for our monthly Shoreline Spruce Up at White Rock Lake Park. Volunteers collect litter though out White Rock Lake Park, up White Rock Creek, and along the shoreline. Our Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up tradition happens rain or shine, snow or heat without fail. We…

2023 Hispanic Mental Health Conference
We at the Cannenta Foundation are excited to present our first annual Hispanic Mental Health Conference. The Hispanic Mental Health Conference will provide opportunities for mental health professionals from across the state to learn how to serve the growing Hispanic community.Sessions will be held in English and Spanish on best practices for mental health professionals…

The 48th Annual Harambee Festival
The original purpose created a safe space for children to enjoy an alternative to Halloween. It’s grown to include free groceries for the food insecure, free back packs with school supplies, and free health screenings and more. The children participate in fun educational activities while the parents enjoy live entertainment. On the last Saturday of…

“Places Between” and “Make It. Make Sense.”
Two new exhibitions are now on view at the Office of Arts & Culture’s ARTS at King Street Station gallery. Tammie Dupuis explores the intersections of her heritage as an Indigenous and Western European person in her exhibition, Places Between. Using both Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of making and seeing, her work spans several different processes and…

“Places Between” and “Make It. Make Sense.”
Two new exhibitions are now on view at the Office of Arts & Culture’s ARTS at King Street Station gallery. Tammie Dupuis explores the intersections of her heritage as an Indigenous and Western European person in her exhibition, Places Between. Using both Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of making and seeing, her work spans several different processes and…

“Space Cowrie” and “Perceiver/Perception”
Two new exhibitions are now on view at the Office of Arts & Culture’s ARTS at King Street Station gallery. Space Cowrie is a multimedia exhibition exploring African diasporic desire – the whirring space of longing, grief, joy and healing. Through experimentation with traditional and nontraditional forms, Le’Ecia Farmer examines both the fragmented and whole sides of individual…
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!
