Southern Nevada, more than most communities, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. With over 33% of Southern Nevadans employed in industries that will be negatively affected by the pandemic, many hardworking people are struggling, whether that’s due to a lost job, a sick family member, or an illness that means they can’t leave the house.
By igniting the power of women – who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to accomplish goals and grow exponentially – Women United finds new solutions to old problems.
What is sisterhood, and what does it mean for Southern Nevada? It means women coming together, using their collective power to make a difference and build a better community.
At United Way of Southern Nevada, we're bringing our community together to invest $8.2 million from cradle to career. By investing in 14 early education centers and 7 funded agencies, we are making a difference together!
United Way of Southern Nevada’s partnership with Nevada Health Centers has created life-changing outcomes for at-risk youth in Southern Nevada.
United Way of Southern Nevada is proud to help empower women in local back to work programs by hosting the WLC Suit Drive. During our annual suit drive, we collect and donate women’s professional clothing and accessories to various back to work programs across the valley.
United Way of Southern Nevada was pleased to have Aubrie Curci as a Marketing Coordinator during the summer months. Aubrie, who is starting her senior year at UNLV, completed a summer internship at UWSN where she worked with the marketing team.
United Way of Southern Nevada's funding of the Nevada Children’s Health Project (NCHP), nicknamed “Big Blue,” allows our program to serve homeless youth - one of the most vulnerable populations in southern Nevada.
At Nevada Health Centers, we’ve got amazing stories of helping those in need. Angela Bakke, KTNV Community Events Coordinator, recently toured our mobile medical unit nicknamed “Big Blue.”
As the Early Education Program Manager at United Way of Southern Nevada, I get to see the impact free early education has on children and families across our community every single day. It’s even more amazing to be able to share the joy of the kids and the gratefulness of the parents with others.