[RENO/LAS VEGAS] — Nevada is taking part in AmeriCorps Week, March 9-17, a national celebration to recognize the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across the nation and in Nevada since the national service program began 19 years ago. “We are proud of and grateful to the AmeriCorps members who are getting…
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Nevada Volunteers to Present over $600,000 to Legislature
Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, will present the Nevada Legislature in Carson City on February 28, 2013 at 9:45 a.m., a check of $679,276. Nevada Volunteers distributes the AmeriCorps*State funding allocated to Nevada from Congress and is the state authority on volunteer information. “This check represents the value of AmeriCorps members and…
AmeriCorps* State Grant Funds Available
MAKE AN IMPRINT ON NEVADA Each year Nevada AmeriCorps grantees impact the quality of life in Nevada through national service funding provided through the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Nevada received more than $2,109,000 in AmeriCorps funding for the 2013-2014 program year and is currently opening its Notice of Funding Opportunity for nonprofits, faith-based…
Governor Reveals the Recipients of Annual Volunteerism Award
Governor Brian Sandoval announced the six recipients at the 11th Annual Governor’s Points of Light Awards held Friday, January 18th. The awards luncheon was held in conjunction with the Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Summit. The Summit featured national and regional speakers and included Michael Yackira, CEO of NV Energy and Phyllis James, Vice-President of Corporate…
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 Volunteer Northern Nevada
Nevada SMP – Senior Medicare Patrol 1-888-838-7305 or 702-486-3403 Please call for information Nevada Volunteers 639 Isbell Rd., Suite 220, Reno, NV 89509 775-825-1900, www.nevadavolunteers.org Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Sanford Center for Aging, UNR, Mail Stop 0146, Reno, NV 89557-0038 775-784-1807 Senior Outreach Services (SOS) 401 West 2nd St., Ste 101, Reno,…