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 …

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 …

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 …

In 1998 two HH-60G Rescue helicopters experienced a tragic mid-air collision during a night training mission on the Nellis AFB, NV range complex. This catastrophic accident caused the deaths of 12 Airmen leaving 8 children behind. In the aftermath of this tragedy a fund was started at a local Las Vegas bank to accept donations …