It was my first time speaking at Juvenile Hall, I was terrified! I had seen enough movies to know I didn’t want to be there. As I hurried through the metal detectors, and pushed through the big metal doors, my heart was pounding and I was filled with fear. I wondered if I would get…
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Veterans Village Las Vegas Receives $97,000 in Mattresses
The Home Depot continues to support Veterans Village Las Vegas The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) recently donated a truckload of mattresses valued at more than $97,000 to Veterans Village Las Vegas. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting VeteransVillage since its inception last year, continues to increase its support to…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting…
Nevada puts Citizenship and Service into Action
Nevada Volunteers encourages Nevadans to Re-Commit Themselves to Service RENO/LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013 – Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, encourages all Nevadans to use the legacy of Dr. King to re-commit themselves to service. In addition to promoting volunteerism across the State, Nevada Volunteers produces the premier volunteer recognition event in Nevada….
Governor Sandoval to Recognize Volunteers and Volunteer Programs
Governor Sandoval to Recognize Volunteers and Volunteer Programs on January 18 RENO/LAS VEGAS – January 17, 2013 – Forward-thinking community partners like NV Energy, MGM Resorts International, Howard Hughes Corporations, and IGT, will join Governor Sandoval and Nevada Volunteers in celebrating Nevada’s outstanding volunteer efforts at this year’s 11th Annual Governor’s Points of Light Awards. The…
Nomination Deadline for Governor’s Points of Light Awards Approaching!
Contact: Shawn Lecker-Pomaville, CEO (775) 825-1900 | shawn@nevadavolunteers.org www.nevadavolunteers.org Nomination Deadline for Governor’s Points of Light Awards Approaching! RENO/LAS VEGAS, November 8, 2012 — The deadline to nominate a deserving individual or group for the 2013 Governor’s Points of Light Awards is quickly approaching! These awards will recognize the dedication, leadership, and innovation of volunteers…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Employment Assistance
AARP – Nevada State Office 5450 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 340, LV, NV 89146 (702) 648-3356, www.aarp.org/scsep Employment Assistance, Community Service Employment Program, Senior Work Search Program Easter Seals of S. Nevada 6200 W. Oakey Blvd., LV, NV 89146 702-870-7050 Offers work skills and pre-employment programs, job search tools, resumes, work readiness, job placement…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Transportation and Errands Services Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Hawthorne Senior Center – Mineral County 975 K St., Hawthorne, NV 89415 775-945-5519. Local and out of town trips Fannie Komp Senior Center – Eureka County 728 7th Street, Crescent Valley, NV 89821 (775) 468-0466. Transportation Lincoln Senior Center 775-728-4477. Transportation to medical appointments and other errands Silver Sage Senior Center Wells, NV,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Chore Services and Home Maintenance Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Churchill County Senior Center Volunteer Program 310 E. Court St., Fallon, NV 89406 (775) 423-7096, Ext. 22 Churchill County Meals on Wheels, Lunch M-F 11am, Socials, Blood Pressure Support Group each month for caregivers, CART Program, Lite house keeping Community Home-Based Initiative Program (CHIP) – Carson City State of Nevada – Aging & Disability…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medical Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Access to Healthcare Networks Main office located in Reno 702-489-3400 OR 1-877-385-2345 Discounted Dental & Vision Program. AMR Transport 7201 W. Post Rd., LV, NV 89113 (702) 384-3400 Medical Assistance, Ambulance Company, Wheel Chair Assistance Clark County Social Services 1600 Pinto Lane, LV, NV 89106 (702) 455-4270 x 3 for Senior Help Medical…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Employment Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Employment Assistance, Community Service Employment Program, Senior Work Search Program Catholic Charities of So. Nevada 1501 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 215-4703, www.catholiccharities.com Senior Employment – 8:00am to 3:00pm Catholic Charities of So. Nevada 2065 E. Sahara Ave., S-C Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 382-0721 Hours: Mon – Fri. 7:00am to…