Organizations in Southern Nevada are working hard to build our community, from social service agencies directly assisting those in need, to projects that advance our cultural offerings or educate area citizens.
Please scroll through to discover the specific needs of area non-profits and see how you can help.
A Lift Up Org strives to promote family value and independence, maintain self esteem, and enable meaningful lifestyle by providing basic needs through Operation Furniture Bank.
We provide furniture and household goods. We help lessen financial burdens for the working poor who are trying to create a better life for their families. By providing these items, we provide a sense of peace and stability, which in turn provides more meaningful work ethics, a positive family life, and a stronger sense of community.
AARP TAX-AIDE
282 Saddle Run Street Henderson, NV 89012 (Local) 601 E Street N.W. Washington DV 20049 (National) 702-454-1913 (LOCAL) 800-424-2277 (NATIONAL) www.aarp.org/taxaide
Tax counseling for the elderly and low and moderate income taxpayers.
Free income tax preparation at various sites around the community for seniors and low and moderate income taxpayers. Over 15,000 free returns e-filed for Nevada residents in 2007.
Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas responds to the important mission of supporting senior citizens in their effort to remain independent with dignity in the community, maintaining quality of life and avoiding institutionalization.
The Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas provides help to caregivers: *A respite from 24 hour responsibility. *An alternative to expensive in-home care. *The ability to keep your loved one at home longer. *The assurance your loved one receives needed nursing and social interaction. *The Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas will help many families avoid or postpone nursing home admission, bridging the gap between home and nursing home care with compassionate, professional care.
Our Adult Day Care Services are designed especially for: *The physically frail. *Those with cognitive problems such as dementia, confusion, and Alzheimer's disease. *Those with special medical needs such as diabetes or hypertension. *Those with neurologically related problems such as Parkinson's disease, post-stroke, or traumatic brain injury.
An Individualized Care Plan: Each of our participants have their own comprehensive, coordinated treatment plan, developed in consultation with the participant's private physician.
AFS is a student exchange program. We try to breakdown cultural barriers through peace and understanding.
We bring kids from across the world to Las Vegas. They spend about 10 months here with a host family and attend the local high school for one year. We also send students to study abroad.
Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) provides support and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada. AFAN works to reduce HIV infection through prevention education to eliminate fear, prejudice and the stigma associated with the disease.
AFAN Programs and Services include:
**CLIENT SERVICES: AFAN's Case Managers are the first point of contact for clients in need of everything from emergency financial assistance, medical treatment, housing, food and counseling. Not only do Case Managers guide clients to the services they need, but they also consult with social workers, primary care givers, nurses and mental health therapists in order to develop wellness plans specific to each client's unique circumstances.
**MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: AFAN was selected by Clark County to administer medical eligibility for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and the Health Insurance Program (HIP). AFAN's eligibility specialists identify and assist clients with receiving vital medication and health insurance through the administration of these programs.
**EDUCATION: AFAN's staff of well-trained HIV prevention specialists conducts outreach efforts targeting high-risk groups. The education outreach program includes Project UpFront, which is a group of HIV+ speakers who disperse prevention messages throughout the community. The education department also offers Healthy Relationships, which is an intimate skill building group for men and women living with HIV.
**NEW PROGRAMS: AFAN's new programs include the Parent-and-Me Housing program as well as the BUDDY Program. Parent-and-Me Housing provides comprehensive care programs for pregnant women, HIV-positive parents and their children including housing and transportation assistance as well as life skills education. Led by a group of volunteers, the BUDDY Program offers one-on-one emotional support for men, women and children living with HIV by providing: weekly phone calls and visits, transportation to and from medical and social appointments, assistance in caring for pets as well as interaction with AFAN's trained therapy dogs and cleaning services for high medical acuity clients.
The American Legion is the world's largest veterans service organization that supports four main aspects of American society: Americanism programs, National Defense, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, and Children and Youth.
Our Post's main focus is to provid goods to wounded military personnel and veterans recovering from their military service. We offer support and referral information as requested.
Assistance League of Las Vegas provides programs and services to improve the lives of children in need.
Operation School Bell, partners with the Clark County School District to provide new clothing to homeless and disadvantage children on Clark County. Kids on the Block puppets prvides provides skits at Clark County schools on issues of physical, emotional and cultural differences to third graders. Operation Hug provides teddy bears to firemen and police for children in crisis;
Blind Center of Nevada provides a place for socialization, personal development and meaningful employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.
We offer employment training, referral and advocacy services, transportation to and from our center, field trips, weekly shopping and various classes including computer, nutrition, music, dance, braille, arts and crafts (to name a few) free daily lunches, and a variety of free services such as hair cuts, podiatry check ups and others.
Blindconnect Connects blind people to other blind persons, to available services and resources, and to their community at large. The organization strives to educate about blindness, to advocate for increased services and inclusion, and to encourage community support.
We provide information, referral, and peer support to blind and visually impaired adults in Clark County through outreach, a fully-equipped office, and telephone availability contact 7 days per week. We also provide blindness information to families, care givers, and other service providers free of charge.
We exist to provide a safe, loving and professional environment for children in our community to experience a proper education in the magical world of ballet and live theatre. We accomplish our purpose by inviting these children to learn choreography and perform in the most loved ballets of all time -- The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, Swan Lake and more.
*Hundreds of hours working with young ballet dancers cleaning technique and teaching choreography at no cost to the child. *Opportunites for our young dancers to work in the theatre lobby before shows to meet, greet and seat our audience. Fun! *We allow Seniors from Senior Residence Homes to attend dress rehearsals free of charge so they can enjoy the beautiful music and children. *Pay dance tuition for 2 families annually who have lost a parent to cancer. *Pick up litter in the downtown district of Boulder City to help keep our town clean and green.
Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others. We do this by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college.
Through the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations, Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars have the opportunity of a quality education while enjoying a family-like environment where they can succeed both academically as well as in extra curriculum activities. With the emphasis on quality education, the Scholars attend college preparatory schools like Andre Agassi Prep and Bishop Gorman High School, among others.The Scholars live in neighborhood homes with qualified live-in Residential Counselors who provide support and guidance and who make it possible for the Scholars to learn leadership, sportsmanship, loyalty, and responsibility. Boys Hope Scholars are taught that responsibility, objectivity, consistency, and sharing are part of living in a home and a community. Scholars are encouraged to find their own relationship with God, in accordance with their familyâ??s traditions or their own exploration. As a voluntary program, both the parents and the scholar make a commitment to embrace the opportunities given to them by the program. The scholarâ??s parent or legal guardian enter into a co-parenting relationship with the program insuring the child has the love and support necessary for success.Scholars generally enter the Boys Hope Girls Hope program between the ages of 10 to 14 and live in the home until graduation from high school. They can stay in the program until they leave for a college or university of their choice.Presently, the agency is in the early stages of building a home specifically for girls. The purpose is to offer girls in the community the same positive future of embracing a college education, an opportunity that without the partnership of many organizations and individuals like yourself would not be a reality for so many deserving youth in our community.Boys Hope Girls Hope is currently accepting applications for both boys and girls. To learn more about how you can help or to recommend a child to our program, call 702-839-9455 or visit www.boyshopegirlshope.org.
Our mission and purpose is to feed homeless and in-need elementary school aged children in the Las Vegas Valley over the weekend. We package and hand-deliver bags of food each week via volunteer drivers.
We provide weekend bags of food to homeless and in-need elementary school children each week.
The mission of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.
CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as appointed members of the court. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglected children often slip through the cracks among hundreds of current cases. CASA volunteers change that. Appointed by judges, CASA volunteers typically handle just one case at a time-and commit to staying on that case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. While others may come and go, CASA volunteers provide that one constant that children need in order to thrive.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been in operation for more than 67 years. This organization is dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate.
Today the agency encompasses many diverse programs which provide a wide range of social services designed to help people from infants to seniors. Catholic Charities strives toward the goal of each individual gaining self-sufficiency, independence, and dignity. Catholic Charities has only one focus: to give help and hope to people in need, regardless of race, religion or creed.
Adoption Services Immigration Services Migration and Refugee Services Senior Services Residential Services Social Services WIC Program St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility Employment Services Center
CCTA provides creative arts programming through therapeutic applications to better serve clients of all ages in educational, health and social service settings.
We provide music therapy and Music4Life education programs.
Child Focus provides programs, resources and services that enrich the lives of Clark County children living in foster care and creates opportunities for each child to develop the individual strengths and abilities to help prepare them for responsible adulthood.
Our programs include:
Sibling events: Through our quarterly get-together events, Child Focus provides the opportunities for siblings living in separate homes to enjoy time together while creating special memories that will last a lifetime.
Camp To Belong: Brothers and sisters living in separate foster care homes are reunited for a weeklong camp full of fun events, emotional empowerment, sibling connection and life-long memories.
Step Up Program: Child Focus administers a State of Nevada program that supports youths in transitioning from foster care to being self-sufficient. This assistance encompasses a range of services including obtaining a high school diploma, substance abuse education and financial assistance for housing, food, clothing, transportation and medical care.
Birthday Wishes: Because too many foster children's birthdays go unnoticed, Child Focus provides a birthday card and present or gift certificate so every foster child knows they are remembered on their special day.
In-Home Tutoring: Weekly in-home tutoring sessions with the emphasis on reading and math, along with "Student of the Month" rewards.
Mentoring: One-on-one mentoring is available to high school students, along with monetary incentives for grades, citizenship and extra-curricular activities to be used for their continuing education in college or a vocational/trade school.
Children's Heart Foundation is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children with heart conditions throughout Nevada. We empower heart families through emotional, educational and financial support to inspire a higher quality of life for all.
We provide a carefree camp experience for children with heart conditions; to lend emotional and financial support to families as they deal with their child's heart condition; to educate healthcare professionals and the general public on pediatric cardiology issues.
Our Mission is to provide opportunities for talented youth of all backgrounds throughout Clark County to develop musicianship and experience musical excellence in a creative, professional, and positive environment.
Weekly music education/choral classes involving vocal development, reading and writing of music, listening, and moving to music.
The mission of CCC is to strive to empower clients through education, prevention, treatment and advocacy, and to promote the healthy functioning of individuals, families and society.
We provide outpatient substance abuse and mental health counseling for people infected/affected by HIV/AIDS/HCVTrainings on subjects such as Sexual Diversity and Gender.
The mission of Congregation Ner Tamid is to provide meaningful religious services, life-long Jewish learning opportunities, cultural programs and social activities in order to perpetuate and advance Reform Judaism.To fulfill this mission, CNT's goals are:to foster a warm, caring, and inclusive environment for a diverse community, including individuals, couples, and families of all types; to provide a variety of opportunities for congregants to connect with the three pillars of Reform Judaism: Torah, Avodah, Gimilut Chasadim (study, worship, and acts of loving kindness);to support the State of Israel and Klal Yisrael (the Jewish community) through membership in the Union of Reform Judaism and the World Union for Progressive Judaism; to promote a positive relationship with members of other religious traditions.
Social programs for seniors (over 55), programs for youngs adults and singles are provided. Transportation for Seniors to be able to attend worship services is provided.
The Contemporary Arts Collective is a non-profit 501(c)3 art organization dedicated to presenting new, high quality, visual, and performing art, while striving to build, educate, and sustain audiences for contemporary art.The CAC strives to provide a place where artist can learn about best practices, test new ideas in the public arena, and connect with fellow artists within and beyond our own community.
Our services include: - Bimonthly exhibitions by emerging and established artists within and beyond our community. - Opening receptions for all of our exhibitions - Each exhibition is accompanied by an artist and curatorial talk - Life drawing workshops Tuesdays an Wednesdays - Beginners figurative drawing classes each Saturday - Lectures, screenings and discussions about current art trends and artists - Poetry reading For a detailed schedule please visit our websiste at www.lasvegascac.org
