United Way of Southern Nevada hired Brett McAnnany as director of donor relationships in mid-July, the nonprofit announced this week.
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.
After more than a year of limited or no in-person opportunities, the challenge for Las Vegas Valley nonprofits is now to reengage with the people who previously helped keep services going.
The opening keynote panel Monday at The Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom focused on strengths and weaknesses in global health systems.
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy gave a $500,000 grant to Bridge Counseling for a planned wing to offer services to help children facing mental health issues.
Gov. Steve Sisolak toured the solar array project on Monday. When complete, the project will power a third of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada’s 7-acre Las Vegas campus.
Nearly 30,000 water bottles have passed through HELP of Southern Nevada’s warehouse on East Flamingo Road, resulting in countless interactions and service offerings to unhoused people.
Thousands of Nevadans could receive a new wheelchair thanks to a nonprofit with the goal of increasing mobility for an often-expensive necessity.
Nonprofits and businesses within the city of Las Vegas can submit a pre-approval form to help quicken the funding process of American Rescue Plan grants, a city release said.
Camp Cartwheel, the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s four-day camp program for children diagnosed with chronic or critical illnesses and their siblings, goes virtual for a second year due to pandemic concerns.
Disruptions in the supply chain throughout the construction industry are hitting Las Vegas-area nonprofits dedicated to keeping housing affordable — because costs for building materials are far from it.
Donors and foundations stepped up during the height of the pandemic. Now local organizations are focused on how to build on philanthropic efforts.
Nevadans using a state-issued prepaid debit card for their unemployment benefits will not see out-of-network ATM fees while the card company addresses an error.
Las Vegas Sands’ donation, through its Sands Cares charitable arm, will help Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth strengthen services and pursue long-term solutions.
Experts say that reducing the steep impact on women in the workforce will take changes to the systems surrounding work, child care — and time.
The New Vista Ranch campaign will allow donors to purchase a laser-printed paver with custom messages, according to a news release.