COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Ability Center of Southern Nevada is a local nonprofit organization whose goal is to empower, enhance, and increase the natural ability of those with special needs. They accomplish this by providing a unique sensory gym experience with motivating coaches and tailored equipment that help individuals develop their natural abilities and essential skills to live independent lives. It is the only special needs gym of its kind in Southern Nevada.

Jazz Outreach Initiative was founded to fill a need in the community for greater exposure to jazz studies and awareness, focusing on students of all ages. Through festivals, clinics, “Band Directors Academy,” "Jazz for Young People Concerts", and other outreach programs, JOI celebrates the great American art form by promoting it through the next generation of performers, audiences, and consumers.

New Vista is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization committed to providing people of all ages with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) equal opportunities and supported living arrangements so that they may experience life to the fullest.

Mondays Dark is Las Vegas’ premier variety show for a cause. Twice a month at The Space, Emcee/Entertainer Mark Shunock gathers an eclectic cast of musical guests, variety acts and special guests for 90 minutes of entertainment, conversation and lots of laughs. The mission of Mondays Dark is to raise $10K each performance for different nonprofits across Southern Nevada. Over the last 11 years, Mondays Dark has partnered with over 200 local nonprofits raising over $2 million for the Vegas Valley.

The Avery Burton Foundation (ABF) is focused on destigmatizing the conversation around mental health through outreach and educational resources for students and families. This is done in part with impactful storytelling via the ABF Resiliency Project and by providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.

Hope Means Nevada devotes all of their accessible resources, consistent support, community events, and passion for prioritizing mental wellness to eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada youth to live hopeful lives. They inspire teenagers to recognize warning signs, express their emotions, and practice self-compassion. They also educate parents, guardians, and loved ones to recognize warning signs, and to build strong foundations of communication and trust with adolescents in their lives.

Teach For America finds, develops, and supports equity-oriented leaders to transform education and expand opportunity for all children.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada provides emotional support, quality of life programs, and financial assistance for children and their families affected by childhood cancer with the goal of allowing them to focus on the journey, and most importantly, loving their child.

The Helms Helps Alliance is dedicated to improving the quality of life within the Las Vegas community. Their primary focus is on supporting non-profits that address the essential needs of food, shelter, and education—crucial foundations for a healthier and happier society. Each month, they highlight new organizations to raise awareness and funds for great causes.

The Williams-Marshall Cares Leadership Program envisions a future where youth are empowered to unleash their potential, equipped with the skills and inspiration to become positive role models and community leaders. Its mission is to inspire and prepare youth athletes and future leaders for a lifelong commitment to service, integrity, and community leadership.

Broadway in the H.O.O.D is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, training, and making a positive impact on youth between the ages of 10-20 living in dangerous neighborhoods plagued with violence, gangs, drugs, and other atrocities. Broadway in the H.O.O.D is comprised of real, everyday Americans whose common goal is to stop the cycles of violence, abuse, and poverty by offering free theatrical and artistic training opportunities to young residents in distressed communities.

Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. They seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because every child deserves a childhood. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness.