National Security Technologies, the management and operating contractor for the Nevada National Security Site, donated $10,000 to the United Way of Southern Nevada.
Aid for AIDS of Nevada opened a free and confidential HIV testing site at its offices at 1120 Almond Tree Lane. Private facilities dedicated to testing will be open 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation gave new bicycles, helmets and locks to students enrolled in After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, a program that provides after-school enrichment, cultural and academic opportunities to more than 6,000 students from 14 at-risk schools in the Clark County School District. The recipients were 150 students from Lunt Elementary, Martinez Elementary and West Prep Academy. Approximately 360 students from nine CCSD elementary schools enrolled in ASAS participated in the annual All-Star Soccer Tournament. Students attended from C.P. Squires, Martinez, Hewetson, Tom Williams, Lois Craig, Cortez, Stanford, Culley and Parson elementary schools.
Cast members of “Aussie Hunks” visited Opportunity Village’s Engelstad campus to conduct a hip-hop dance class and donate $1,000. The Fine and Performing Arts Program at Opportunity Village teaches people with intellectual and developmental disabilities music, dance, theater and visual arts.
Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children’s Hospital Pediatric Playroom volunteer John McClenahan received the 2015 Frist Humanitarian Volunteer Award of Distinction, the highest honor someone can receive at Hospital Corporation of America. The Frist Award is given in recognition of the humanitarian spirit and philanthropic work of Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., a founder of HCA.
The United Health Foundation gave $3 million to the UNLV School of Medicine. The grant will be used over the next five years to put in place medical education and course curriculum, including population health and hospitality in health care. The grant also will support the building of three multispecialty community clinics with a full complement of primary care and basic specialty-care services.
Anne Browne is the foundation director of the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation, which supports research, education and training in the hospitality industry.
Fremont Street Experience Director of Marketing Thomas Bruny presented the Animal Foundation a check for $15,742. The money was raised from SlotZilla rides March 24.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada honored five dignitaries for their efforts to protect civil rights and liberties at the ACLUNV’s 50th anniversary gala. Jan Jones, executive vice president of government relations and corporate responsibility for Caesars Entertainment Corp., was honored with the Community Equality Award for her dedication to upholding equality in the community, including her work for LGBT rights, women’s rights and gender equality. Television journalist Paula Francis, who spent more than 30 years in the television industry serving the Las Vegas community, received the First Amendment Freedom of Press Award. Colin Seale, a Las Vegas attorney and founder and CEO of ThinkLaw, received the Community Juvenile Justice Award for his advocacy and commitment to teaching young people about justice and fairness. Sheila Leslie, a former Nevada state senator and assemblywoman, was recognized with the Liberty in Government Award for her commitment to ensuring the government recognizes and honors our liberties. Richard Siegel, a founding member of the ACLUNV, past president for 10 years, and ACLU national board member for 13 years, was honored for his activism and public service, including helping to create the ACLU’s public education and international human rights programs. Siegel received the Emily Wanderer Award.
Global Gaming Women, which began in 2011 with the American Gaming Association as a development program to nurture emerging female leaders in the gaming industry, has launched as an independent charitable organization. Virginia McDowell is president and board chairwoman. The organization is using donated office space from Simmons Group, a company that provides talent management, strategic planning and executive coaching. Ann Simmons Nicholson, founder of Simmons Group, is a board member of Global Gaming Women and is co-chairwoman of the career advocacy committee.
A first-grade class at Cyril Wengert Elementary School received a 300-piece classroom library set with custom reading and resource materials from Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company.
Palms Pool and Dayclub is hosting Cabanas for a Cause. On most Mondays this summer, money raised from $100 cabana rentals will go to local charities.
Dozens of community leaders, local politicians and entertainers served customers at local McDonald’s restaurants during the McDonald’s Eggs for Education fundraising event. Funds raised supported the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas scholarship program.
The second annual Undie Sunday collected 19 pairs of pants, 33 backpacks, 35 shirts, 45 bras, 50 pairs of shoes, 108 sleeping bags, 769 pairs of underwear and 7,452 pairs of socks for homeless veterans helped through U.S. Vets, Help U.S.A. and Salvation Army. Donations were dropped off at Nacho Daddy’s downtown and Summerlin locations. The drive was presented by Caridad, a nonprofit dedicated to helping end homelessness.
Arline and Henry Gluck helped UCLA Health implement a groundbreaking mobile stroke program. Gluck served as chairman and CEO of Caesars World from 1983 to 1994. He served as co-chairman of Transcontinental Properties from 1995 to 2003 and helped develop Lake Las Vegas.
Josh “Chop” Towbin, co-owner of Towbin Automotive, hosted more than 20 young adults from St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and affiliated programs to discuss career growth, trends and some keys to professional success. Towbin was joined by senior-level employees who have worked their way up through the company. Guest speakers included Director of Operations Joe Petikyan, who has been with Towbin for 15 years; General Manager Rennie Roopchand, who has been with Towbin for 16 years; and Corporate Manager Jerrell Carroll, who has been with Towbin for 13 years.
Findlay Automotive Group’s Subaru of Las Vegas donated more than $10,000 to SafeNest and Red Rock Search & Rescue. The funds came from the dealership’s Share the Love initiative.
Cox Communications committed to a $500,000 four-year partnership with the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce.
The Kid to Kid resale store on 9326 W. Sahara Ave. teams with BuildOn, a nonprofit organization that works with underserved communities worldwide, to build schools in Haiti and Nicaragua.
Lamar Advertising Co. donated billboard space to the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. The Lamar donation, valued at almost $150,000, included digital ads on 29 rotating billboards located in high traffic areas. Two vinyl billboards have been placed near Rancho High School and UNLV and will remain for a year.