Listeners and readers have asked where to turn for help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevada Public Radio has organized the following stories with links to useful resources. They refer to entities that are addressing the outbreak and its ripple effects, such as food banks, unemployment agencies, governmental support for small businesses, and more. Please check back often…
Tuesday, June 16: We’re excited to announce that the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile (RMCM) returns to service today in Las Vegas, offering oral healthcare to children (up to age 21). The RMCM is operated in partnership between Nevada Health Centers and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. The staff focuses on treatment, education,…
Thank you VegasNews.com for sharing: “In response to COVID-19, non-profit Sunrise Children’s Foundation is working diligently to ensure parents and their children still have access to essential supplies including: Food (including baby formula), Diapers, wipes and other essential infant toddler supplies as well as, WIC nutrition benefits and subsidies. To donate: sunrisechildren.org“
5/28/2020 Update Before the pandemic, Las Vegas was on the verge of becoming the first major U.S. city to close its meal gap. Now we have the biggest hunger problem in the country. In less than three months, we have gone from first to worst. When our economy shut down in mid-March, both the number…
As we move forward into these unprecedented times, we are all having to learn about this new thing called “social distancing.” Just don’t forget… social distancing does not mean emotional distancing. Let’s make sure we support each other through these days of uncertainty even if it’s from afar. And by the way… our TIP volunteers…
Patient Communication Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada is committed to serving our community throughout this unprecedented event. We have been working on enhancements within the office to manage infection control prior to fully reopening, and are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. All medical staff is working at the clinic for…
Dear Friend of the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission, I’m always humbled by the compassion of friends like you. Your willingness to help care for homeless and hurting people in the Northern Nevada area is truly noble. And the result is that lives are being transformed from the inside out. Your kindness is especially appreciated as we…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, N4 is taking special precautions. We’ve expanded our respite services to include: COVID-19 health and safety screenings; home evaluations and adaptive equipment; virtual and telephone care consultation and support with accessing community resources; essential supplies, emergency kits, and education for emergency situations; food and medication delivery; and touch-free socialization, recreation…
Non-profit executive to lead Governor’s Commission on Service Nevada, Statewide, June 2, 2020 —The Commission of Nevada Volunteers has appointed Zanny Marsh as Executive Director of the statewide organization, effective immediately. Marsh, a non-profit executive with deep roots in Nevada, brings more than two decades of experience with national service programs, volunteer management, federal and…
Dear Nevadans, One of the positives from the outbreak of COVID-19 has been the overwhelming support of people wanting to help their neighbors through service and volunteerism. Through our NV Volunteer Connect service, volunteers can easily find locations throughout Nevada that are looking for volunteers. Our goal is to make it as easy as…