GIVING BACK
One of the goals of the NACE National and the Las Vegas Chapter is to support our local communities through charitable efforts and volunteerism. Our members have been generous throughout the years in providing donations of money, resources and time to a variety of local charities to help the community.
2023 INITIATIVES
For 2023, the Board of Directors for NACE has updated our monthly fundraising efforts to include a portion donated to our community service efforts. Each month, when you purchase raffle tickets, 25% of proceeds go directly into the budget for the Community Service Committee to help fund our ongoing efforts to support the local community.
OUR CHARITIES
As part of our commitment to give back to the community, the Las Vegas Chapter of NACE supports a variety of local charities through fundraising efforts for donations as well as participation and donation of time and services. We actively support Street Teens, Olive Crest, Candlelighters, Strides Against Breast Cancer
LAS VEGAS RESCUE MISSION
Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking for the donations below:
Travel Size Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Shaving cream, and Lotion, Razors, Combs/Brushes, Bath Towels, Pajamas/Long Johns, Underwear (All gender, ages, sizes), Blankets, Cosmetics, Baby Wipes, Disposable Diapers (size 4-5 only), Pull ups 2-3T, 3-4T, 5T
Founded in 1970, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) started with a small storefront building that included the chapel, kitchen and a shelter that could house a few men. Today, LVRM campus takes up two city blocks in downtown Las Vegas, helping hundreds of men, women and their children daily, and provides approximately 30,000 meals each month.
Walk A Mile In My Shoes 2023 - Kay M. Kolbo (onecause.com)
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Location: Las Vegas Review-Journal (1111 W Bonanza Rd. 89106)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:30am | Check-In / Registration Opens
- The Rescue Mission Team will send emails to all event participants (other than sponsored teams) by 10/5/23 with walk wave details, please check your email for your specific walk wave/event day details. Also see the full participant list below with walk waves/walk times.
9:05am | Opening Ceremonies
9:30am | Walk Waves Start
- Walk Waves will include groups of up to 50 walkers and start consistently every 15 minutes thereafter.
- All participants will walk East down Bonanza to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, tour the Mission facilities, build a sack lunch for someone in need, and then head back to the Review-Journal.
- Participants are welcome to stay at the Review-Journal site after their walk to enjoy music/festivities.
12:00pm | Event Ends
OLIVE CREST
Here in Nevada, there are 4,500 children in the child welfare system. Lost and alone, kids and teens in our community need the love of a strong family to protect and nurture them, and give them hope for a bright future. Together we can put a stop to child abuse and ensure that families are whole, children are protected, and the cycle of abuse is broken.
Our focus is on addressing each child, teen, and parent’s unique needs One Life at a Time®. With your help, beautiful transformation stories are not only possible, but happening every day.
Thank you for your commitment to the children and families in our community.
STREET TEENS
S.T.R.E.E.T. is an acronym for our approach to helping homeless and at-risk teens. Las Vegas teens moved into a high risk street life over a period of time and rarely by their own choice. It takes time, resources, commitment and a personalized step by step approach to help them move off the streets.
- Survival: We provide immediate support to help them survive.
- Trust: We build relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
- Resources: We provide the resources they need.
- Education: We provide education and opportunities to rebuild self-esteem.
- Empowerment: We empower them to move forward. The Results.
- They: become effective members of their communities.
As 80% of youth on the street does not have a safe home to return to, the goal is to supply hot meals and donations of supplies throughout the year to support these at-risk youth. The Las Vegas Chapter supports Street Teens through the following activities:
- Hot Food Deliveries: Each month, members of the Las Vegas Chapter donate hot meals and desserts for the monthly dinner for Street Teens and will continue to donate throughout the year.
CANDLELIGHTERS - SuPERHERO 5K
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
Location: Mountain's Edge - Exploration Peak Park
Time: 8am
This is a fun-filled family event that brings the community together in support of local families battling childhood cancer. Run, walk, and fundraise with Candlelighters Superhero 5k! All funds raised benefit the families served by Candlelighters!
Register today before prices go up to $45 on September 9th!
Adult Registration is $40
Children 9 and under are $15, Under 3 are FREE!
Pets are $15
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time: 7am
Making Strides of Las Vegas: NACE Las Vegas Chapter - We Don't Cater to Cancer | (acsevents.org)
RED ROCK CASINO RESORT SPA (11011 W Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas)
AMERICAN FOUNDATION for SUICIDE PREVENTion -
OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALKS
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Location: Sunset Park
Time: 10am
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
Out of the Darkness Las Vegas Walk
Event Details
Date: 04/27/2024
Location: Sunset Regional Park, Las Vegas, NE
Check-in Time: 9:00 am
Walk Start Time: 10:00 am
Contact Information
Kimberly Buchholz, 702-326-6170, [email protected]
The Community Outreach Committee is always on the lookout for new initiatives for the association to get involved in. Please email any suggestions to the committee. 
Similarly for fundraising, the committee would love to hear any ideas you may have to help the Chapter raise funds. You can forward your suggestions to the committee.
OUR COMMITTEE REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY
Upcoming Meeting
There are no upcoming events.
Quick Links
Join the NACE Las Vegas group page. It is a great place to post pics, ideas, have discussions, get information about the chapter or just to catch up with your friends from NACE.
NACE online store IS now open!
Show your Las Vegas NACE pride and support your chapter at the same time. Our CafePress online store offers a variety of logo products from Polo shirts, T shirts, to totes and mugs. Show that you are part of the best NACE chapter in the country!
OUR SUCCESS WITH THE HELP OF OUR MEMBERS!
Currently we have donated over 600 hot meals and desserts for the monthly dinner for Street Teens and will continue to donate throughout the year. If you would like to donate a hot meal, dessert or other items to help the committees charities please contact [email protected]
