It's no secret that Las Vegas is full of talent. But when the performers, fashion designers, and artists volunteer their time and talent to help others -- specifically those families facing childhood cancer -- we think that needs to be shared.
Circus Couture was co-founded by Erica Linz who for many years flew through the air on a nightly basis in one of the Cirque du Soleil shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Make no mistake, she still flies ...
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Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s Top 5 Spring Cleaning Tips
Before pulling out the mop and the cleaning supplies, don’t forget to declutter, donate and help someone in our community get a fresh start this spring.
No matter what you donate – clothes, home goods, toys, furniture, electronics – you are helping put Nevadans into jobs. And when anyone gets a job it breaks the cycle of poverty and stabilizes families.
How does this happen? Because sales of donations in Goodwill retail stores fund job ...
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Goodwill Wants You to Dump Your Ex’s Stuff
Don’t hate this Valentine’s Day. Donate.
Sunday, January 29 through Tuesday, February 14, Goodwill of Southern Nevada will accept all that stuff an ex-boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse left behind after the break up at one of its more than 40 donation locations across the valley as part of the nonprofit’s annual “Dump Your Ex’s Stuff” donation drive.
Goodwill donation ambassadors will also accept items that may remind you of him or her. For ...
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Nevada Hemophilia Walk & 5K Planned for September
The annual Hemophilia Walk & 5K is coming up in September! It's your chance to help those affected by inherited bleeding disorders-- while having some fun yourself!
There are two walks: Reno on September 17, and Las Vegas on September 24, 2016. Every person who donates, or collects donations and takes part in the event, is helping the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation send a child to a special medically supervised ...
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Goodwill of Southern Nevada is Focused on Growth
In 2015, Goodwill of Southern Nevada reached sales of $32 million dollars. Also in 2015, the nonprofit was directly responsible for placing 2,383 people in full-time, sustainable jobs at businesses throughout the community.
Those are impressive numbers. But, this kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident.
Sales in Goodwill retail stores, e-commerce and post retail not only create jobs in this community, but they fund programs that are the ...
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First Independent Bank Funds New Housing Project in Downtown Reno
Reno is projected to grow by leaps and bounds over the next 20 years, as more people move to the region to meet a projected job growth of about 50,000 jobs.
If current trends hold, those younger, professional workers will look to live in more urban environments, where retail services, restaurants and even their jobs are within walking distance.
Helping to meet that need is one reason the 3rd Street Flats project is now underway. When ...
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It’s Time to Scale the Strat!
This is the big daddy of stair climbs! There's no better place to truly test your skill and endurance than by conquering all 1,455 steps to the top of the tallest building West of the Mississippi River - The Stratosphere Tower!
Hundreds of people will take part in the annual event, and best of all, registrants are helping to support the good work of the American Lung Association in Nevada.
The Scale the Strat - Fight for Air Climb is coming ...
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Goodwill of Southern Nevada Opens New Store in North Las Vegas!
Dedicated shoppers were waiting outside at 4 a.m., a full five hours before Goodwill of Southern Nevada would officially open the doors to its newest retail store and drive thru donation center.
The new 17,000 square foot facility at the corner of Lake Mead Boulevard and Civic Center, features a 13,000 square foot sales floor, a donation sorting place and drive-thru donation center. Opening the new store created 40 new jobs within ...
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Get Your Blue On!
Goodwill of Southern Nevada knows how to throw a party! Its Blue Party, happening at the World Market Center on Friday, October 2, 2015, is the event that brings together local celebrity hosts and models, fashion designers and the public for a night of fun and fashion under the stars! Adding to the night's excitement is the Blue Party's special musical guest: David Perrico-Pop Strings Orchestra and Special Guest Frankie Scinta.
What you may ...
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Nevada’s National Hemophilia Foundation Kicks Off Walk & 5K Events
The public is invited to join the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation’s annual Walk & 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2015! It’s a great way to get outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, (Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs) while supporting those in our community affected by inherited bleeding disorders.
The fundraiser helps the chapter send children with inherited bleeding disorders, including hemophilia and von ...
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