United Way of Southern Nevada

From preschool graduates to future leaders. 🎓

This graduation season, we’re celebrating the incredible Nevada Ready! State Pre-K students who are taking their next big step toward kindergarten! Through high-quality early learning opportunities, these young learners are building the skills, confidence, and foundation they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Learn more about the program at uwsn.org/earlyeducation.

Join us in honoring and celebrating Juneteenth.

Juneteenth commemorates a historic moment of liberation and serves as a reminder of the ongoing pursuit of justice, equity, and opportunity for all.

As we reflect on the past, let us also celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black communities while continuing to build a stronger future together.

👇 Tag your favorite local Black-owned businesses below!

What if we approached dementia differently? 💙

Join Women United for Doing Dementia Differently: A Conversation on Care, Connection, & Community on Tuesday, June 30, from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM at United Way of Southern Nevada.

Whether you’re a caregiver, family member, advocate, or simply want to better understand dementia, this conversation will provide valuable insights, connections, and resources from experts and community voices.

Purchase your tickets today at uwsn.org/dementiadifferently.

Big feelings don’t come with an instruction manual, but support is available.

In just 4 days, join United Way of Southern Nevada and Intermountain Health for the Big Feelings, Strong Foundations Workshop Series, designed to help parents and caregivers better understand children’s emotions, build resilience, and support healthy development.

📅 Session 1: Why Behavioral Health Matters at This Age
June 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 United Way of Southern Nevada

Attend one session or join the full series.

Register today at uwsn.org/bigfeelings.

Leadership happens in the community. 🗳️

Last week, our Democracy Fellowship students were on the ground at polling locations throughout Southern Nevada, supporting election protection efforts during the primary election and gaining firsthand experience in civic engagement.

Learn more about the Democracy Fellowship program at uwsn.org/democracyfellowship

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Meet Clarissa Chavez, our Community Impact and Grant Administrator at United Way of Southern Nevada.

In her role, Clarissa supports the Community Impact team with essential administrative needs, helping keep efforts aligned so we can better serve our community. She was inspired to join UWSN because of our commitment to creating opportunities and supporting those in need across Southern Nevada.

Outside of work, you’ll likely find her outdoors running, hiking, or skiing in the winter months.⛰️

Learn more about Clarissa at uwsn.org/blog

🎉 Proud Partner Passport — Final Stamp #17: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada 💙

We've reached the final stop on our Proud Partner Passport journey, and we're proud to spotlight Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada.

Through one-on-one mentoring relationships, Big Brothers Big Sisters helps young people reach their full potential and build brighter futures. Their UWSN-funded BIG Pahrump Project supports students in rural Nye County through weekly after-school mentoring that includes academic support, goal setting, and social-emotional skill building alongside caring adult mentors.

By providing consistent, positive role models, Big Brothers Big Sisters is helping youth develop the confidence, skills, and support systems they need to succeed in school and life.

Thank you for following along as we've highlighted the incredible partners creating change across our community. Together, we're building a stronger Southern Nevada. 💙

Support programs making an impact across at uwsn.org/donatesocial

We were proud to join KSNV News 3, Las Vegas, on air to highlight the impact of the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation and the power of community partnerships across Southern Nevada. 🏒💙

Our Marketing Director, Aubrie Curci, had the opportunity to be interviewed by Steve Wolford about how the VGK Foundation continues to strengthen local nonprofits serving children, families, seniors, and first responders throughout our region.

From youth programs to critical community services, this partnership is helping create lasting impact where it’s needed most.

We’re grateful for the chance to share this work and continue building a stronger Southern Nevada together.

Learn more about our impact at uwsn.org.

Big feelings can be overwhelming, for kids and caregivers alike. 💙

Join United Way of Southern Nevada and Intermountain Health for the Big Feelings, Strong Foundations Workshop Series, where parents and caregivers will gain practical tools to support children's emotional well-being, build resilience, and create healthy foundations for lifelong success.

📅 Session 1: Why Behavioral Health Matters at This Age
June 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

📍 United Way of Southern Nevada

Attend one session or join the full series. Register today at uwsn.org/bigfeelings.