Founded in 2012 when hiker Ron Kirk went missing in Calico Basin, Red Rock SAR formed to help families search for their missing and lost loved ones. A non-profit made up of approximately 200 highly skilled and trained volunteers from all walks of life, such as retired military, paramedics, off duty police officers, firefighters, and …

U.S.VETS — Las Vegas opened in 2001 and operates two residential facilities and a community support office. The Las Vegas location operates over 330 beds of transitional and permanent housing. Employment services are provided through a workforce program that helps over 110 veterans return to employment each year. Additionally, over 400 veteran households are provided …

JUDGE JOHN MENDOZA Native Las Vegan, retired former Clark County District Judge John F. Mendoza, 83, of Las Vegas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, after a brief illness. Born Jan. 13, 1928, in Las Vegas, Mendoza's storied life included being the captain of the Las Vegas High School Dream Team of '44 football squad. A …

The Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation was founded in 2001, by a group of local business owners, to meet the needs of an ever growing Hispanic business community. Since opening its doors, the FAHF has been committed to developing strategies and policies to better serve all Spanish and English-speaking business owners interested in the welfare of …

They benefit from engaging activities and programs that provide academic success, good character,  citizenship, and healthy lifestyle skill building. They benefit from a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and competency that builds the self esteem that is so necessary for making good choices in life. A study completed by Dr. Damooei of Cal Luthran in …

Before making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Sergeant Henry Prendes dreamed of establishing a summer camp for inner-city youth. The fulfillment of that dream, Henry’s Place, will be much more than just a “fun summer camp”. Their goal is to provide life-changing experiences, instruction, and opportunities to at-risk and underprivileged children and …

The focus for this specialty drug court is on those defendants between the ages of 18 and 24, young offenders (YO), and requires family support and participation. The program was launched in July 2010 and follows an intensive supervision drug court model with a focus on family treatment. This team has found a formula that …

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1993 which offers over 40 programs and services including a variety of educational services, financial support and counseling for critically-ill children and their families living in Southern Nevada as well as adults diagnosed with cancer. The foundation’s mission is to work side by side with the …

We believe that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. We believe that a safe and loving environment for children will enable them to realize their full potential, and become productive, caring, responsible citizens. In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An …

The 820th RED HORSE Squadron is one of four active duty RED HORSE Squadrons and is located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, reporting directly to the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Commander.  It is a self-sufficient, 404-person civil engineer and logistics unit capable of providing rapid response and independent operations in remote, high-threat …