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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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Established
in late 1994, the Community Foundation is the only such community
foundation in North Las Vegas designed to serve North Las Vegas and its
fast growing population of over 106,000 people. Designated as a
501-C-3 charity in 1995 by the IRS, the Foundation has as its
mission:
- To support civic, business, social, education, charitable and cultural programs
through fun mentoring, or other means which will
enhance and improve community image and awareness
Additional Goals:
- Utilize the resources of the NLV Chamber Foundation and the Chamber to provide
assistance and expertise to minority and small businesses to
help resolve their issues and improve the business environment
- To encourage and support civic events to enhance the community quality of life
and image
- To
provide and utilize a facility for business, civic, educational social
and cultural activities which enhance quality of life of the community
- To provide and/or support educational and social opportunities for the youth of
the community
- To provide resources, both physical and monetary, to support the charitable organizations of the community
- To actively pursue revenue generation to accomplish the above stated goals
and mission
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For
example, in 1996, the Foundation donated to the NLV Boys & Girls
Club and to the D.A.R.E. program. In 1997 it donated to Catholic
Charities /Refugee Relocation Program. In 1998, to Nevada Partners,
SafeNest, Opportunity Village, and others. In 1999, to Friends of
Kiel Ranch, located in North Las Vegas, being the second oldest
historical site in the Las Vegas Valley.
With
a partial grant from Citibank Nevada, the Foundation operates an
English as a Second Language Program 4 mornings per week in NLV.
Note
that the Mission and Goals above recognize that many agencies in
surrounding communities (City of Las Vegas, unincorporated Clark
County, etc.) provide charitable services within North Las Vegas, and
are deserving of Foundation financial support, as well as those located
in North Las Vegas.
Foundation
funds built the present office building. All net
proceeds from tenants, including the Chamber, will support the mission
and goals above. Those interested in helping fund the Foundation should
contact Executive Director.
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