Touro University Nevada’s Pierce Autism Center has partnered with Henderson Parks and Recreation Department to offer a training program for part- and full-time staff members involved with city youth programs. The 90-minute course aims to teach employees specific skills when navigating behaviors that can occur during interactions with children in youth and after-school programs. Jennifer McConnell, board-certified behavioral analyst at the autism center, created the curriculum and leads the course that will be taught at various parks and recreation centers.
Communities In Schools of Nevada, the nation’s leading evidence-based stay-in-school organization serving 118 Nevada schools with regional offices in the Clark, Elko, Humboldt and Washoe County school districts, added 17 new school sites for the 2024-25 school year. The addition of new schools adds nearly 20,000 additional students served by the organization, bringing the total number of students supported to more than 100,000 statewide. To assist with the expansion, CIS joined the second cohort of grantees to receive funding as part of the national Scaling for Success initiative underwritten by Ballmer Group, a national organization committed to improving economic mobility for children and families. CIS of Nevada received $1,051,064.
Select Health announced the expansion of the Select Health Awards to Las Vegas. Ten organizations were chosen for their contributions to enhancing health and well-being across Clark County. These awards honor and help fund organizations whose work uplifts underserved populations and provides essential support to individuals in need. Select Health awarded each of the organizations $5,000 to support a variety of essential services such as utility bill assistance, transportation services for seniors, access to needed medical care and supplies, marketing and community outreach.
United Way of Southern Nevada announced that Samuel L. Rudd has been appointed president and CEO. Rudd has a wealth of expertise in operations, financial management and nonprofit management. Since joining the United Way team as chief operating officer and chief financial officer in 2023, his leadership has been instrumental in enhancing the organization’s operational efficiency and implementing data-driven strategies.
Nevada Donor Network raised nearly $700,000 at its Inspire Hope event in Downtown Las Vegas. Inspire Hope helps raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation, and raises funds for expanding transplantation capabilities in Nevada.
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