Creating a Lasting Legacy
As Las Vegas hosted its first-ever Super Bowl last year, UWSN worked closely with the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee Charities and the NFL Foundation to ensure that the event made a meaningful difference far beyond the game.
Through this collaboration, we launched various groundbreaking initiatives, including two grant programs that awarded $3 million to local nonprofits, an internship program offering local college students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain hands-on experience during the Super Bowl, and mobilized hundreds of volunteers to support environmental sustainability efforts on UWSN’s Day of Service.
Super Bowl LVIII Legacy Initiative Impact at a Glance
The Legacy Grant Program stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and community engagement, leaving a lasting legacy of opportunity in Southern Nevada. Through a rigorous process of application review, evaluation, and final approval by the LVSBHC Charities Board, grants were allocated to address a range of critical social issues including health and wellness, education, youth development, literacy, emergency assistance, and community engagement. Key outcomes and achievements include:
- $1.2 million in Pregame Awards to 29 nonprofit organizations
- $1.8 million in Game Day Grants to 86 nonprofit organizations
View our Super Bowl LVIII Legacy Initiative grant report here.
Measuring Success: Legacy Initiative Results
UWSN and LVSBHC Charities’ Super Bowl LVIII Legacy Grant Program awarded grants to 111 organizations in Southern Nevada. These organizations utilized Legacy Initiative funding to expand housing assistance, provide tutoring and leadership programs to students, and to expand youth sports and recreation across the Las Vegas Valley.
people received vital support, including food, childcare supplies, housing, and utility assistance
students took part in educational, enrichment, recreation, and health programs, expanding their opportunities
people gained valuable support in earning their high school equivalency and received business counseling to help them thrive
Abigail’s Story
Building Resilience Through the Power of Dance
With support from UWSN and LVSBHC Charities, Culture Shock Las Vegas helped Abigail, a young dancer facing trauma, loss, and health challenges, find healing and resilience. Through their nurturing program, Abigail discovered confidence and self-expression, surrounded by a supportive community. The safe and inclusive environment allowed her to grow both as an artist and an individual.
Empowering the Next Generation of Sports and Event Professionals
United Way of Southern Nevada proudly supported the UNLV Foundation – Sports Innovation Special Events Internship Program, giving college students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help plan Super Bowl LVIII.
Through a $100,000 grant over two years, UWSN supported this paid internship program, which provided students with hands-on experience with the Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee, helping 44 interns gain valuable industry skills. This initiative created opportunities for local college students to enter Las Vegas’ growing sports and event industry.
Strengthening Our Community Through Service
United Way of Southern Nevada joined forces with NFL Green, the Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Verizon, and the City of Las Vegas Government for a special Day of Service at All American Park.
As part of Super Bowl Green Week, more than 250 dedicated volunteers came together to plant 90 trees, contributing over 615 volunteer hours to enhance our community’s green spaces.