University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Our mission is for UNLV’s diverse faculty, students, staff, and alumni promote community well-being and individual achievement through education, research, scholarship, creative activities, and clinical services. We stimulate economic development and diversification, foster a climate of innovation, promote health, and enrich the cultural vitality of the communities that we serve. Our vision is that by 2025, UNLV will be recognized as a top tier public university in research, education, and community impact.
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Mondays Dark
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.
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October 2, 2024
Avery Burton Foundation
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.
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September 5, 2024
Hope Means Nevada
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.
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