Proceeds of the sale of a recently completed home will help HomeAid Southern Nevada fund community projects to address vulnerable and homeless populations in the Las Vegas area.
McKenna Ross
Politics and Government Reporter
Email: mross@reviewjournal.com
McKenna Ross joined the Review-Journal in June 2021 and previously covered gaming and tourism and Southern Nevada's nonprofit sector for the newspaper. Before moving to Nevada, she reported for MLive, a Michigan news site, and interned at publications in Michigan, Oregon and Florida. McKenna is a graduate of Michigan State University and a 2021-2024 Report for America corps member. When she's not working, she's either reading or hiking Southern Nevada trails with her dog.
Workforce development in Nevada is hitting a snag as the skilled labor pipeline faces challenges, business leaders told Gov. Steve Sisolak and U.S. labor secretary during a Monday roundtable event.
Since its inception, the Rogers Foundation has given more than $89 million to those causes. “I like knowing that we’re the people who can make that opportunity to help make their dreams come true,” Rogers said.
Shortages on raw materials and a skilled workforce have hit an industry that’s much needed in the Las Vegas summer heat: air conditioning.
Moonridge Foundation’s 10th annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit will be hosted virtually from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 17.
Fans of a famous pink-feathered bird found a fitting hotel in Las Vegas for their convention — the Strip’s Flamingo.
Developers have broken ground on Desert Oasis II, a planned 43-unit apartment complex built and operated by nonprofit Volunteers of America National Services.
Travel experts expect gas prices to hold steady in Nevada through the long weekend as people take off on their last trips celebrating the unofficial end to summer.
Grants, totaling $545,000, were awarded to nonprofits focused on improving economic mobility through access to fundamental needs and access to educational and workforce development.
The Rape Crisis Center, a 47-year-old Las Vegas nonprofit serving survivors of sexual violence, has renamed itself to Signs of HOPE — Healing, Options, Prevention and Education, it announced Tuesday.
The Rogers Foundation is requiring that current and future employees be vaccinated against COVID-19, it announced Thursday.
The Las Vegas Market, a twice-annual furnishings trade show for designers to meet vendors and see new merchandise, took over the World Market Center this week.
Nonprofits in Nevada say they have stabilized after a rocky year of finances, changes to operations and service delivery, according to a report from UNLV released this month.
From long lines to donate clothing and housewares to new virtual career services, the pandemic has acted as a catalyst for long-desired changes at Goodwill of Southern Nevada.
Businesses buying and selling all things pet-related packed the Mandalay Bay Convention Center’s floor this week.