It all starts with the right role models. When children and teens have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and to focus on academics. Today’s youth face a variety of challenges, and being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sisters can help them navigate these challenges …

Experience a dog show like you’ve never seen before, featuring more than 50 amazing shelter dogs competing for the title of Best in Show…and your heart. Though they are all winners, only one dog will gain the title of Best in Show! All dogs will be available for adoption at the conclusion of the show …

Prevention Is Their Mission: As Nevada’s only statewide nonprofit dedicated to immunizations, Immunize Nevada saves lives by preventing disease and promoting health. They accomplish this through increasing the vaccination rates of Nevada’s children, teens, adults & seniors; ensuring adequate public health resources; training healthcare professionals and expanding health collaborations. What began in 1995 as a group …

Crespi Carmelite High School, established in Encino, California in 1959, serves male high school age students who wish to pursue a Carmelite college preparatory, Christian education in a Catholic environment. Dedicated to excellence and responding to the challenges of education in our time, we offer a holistic model of education emphasizing the spiritual, intellectual, moral, …

Los Angeles is home to one of the most diverse populations in the country and along with being one of the largest affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, BBBSLA is also one of the largest youth mentoring organizations in Southern California. Every year, they impact nearly 1,800 children throughout Los Angeles County—many of …

After-School All-Stars was officially organized in the Las Vegas valley in 2003, after acquiring and broadening the services offered by the original organization, the Greater Las Vegas Inner-City Games, which was founded in 1995 by Elaine Wynn. Since inception, the organization has served more than 100,000 youth locally. Today, the organization provides dozens of free …

The story of LCIF is epic—filled with unlimited compassion and tireless support of Lions service. For more than 50 years, they’ve dedicated their energies to increasing the ability of Lions everywhere, helping them empower the communities they serve. With every grant they give, their history grows, along with the impact of Lions. Today, they couldn’t …

Join St. Jude for the 12th annual St. Jude Heart of Fashion. Enjoy a cocktail reception and an evening of fashion, which will include a runway fashion presentation and silent and live auctions. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $750,000 and brought the global mission of St. Jude to the Washington, D.C., …

After Dr. Donald and Lois Verleur provided a home for four teenage girls, they became inspired by the olive tree in the front yard, and the idea of a family crest. Olive Crest, a name symbolizing “peaceful family,” was born. Today, more than 40 years later, Olive Crest has grown to become a leader in …

The Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) will hold its 65th Board Installation Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Bellagio. The event will honor incoming CCMS President Dr. Daniel Burkhead and CCMS Board of Trustees. The ceremony will also include the presentation of the CCMS Winged Heart Awards, honoring nurses, medical …