United Way of Southern Nevada

In Business Las Vegas, June 6-12, 2008, United Way Celebrates Fundraising Successes - United Way of Southern Nevada

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

United Way of Southern Nevada publishes CHAMPIONS, honoring our communitys leaders - United Way of Southern Nevada

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

On May 28, United Way of Southern Nevada published "CHAMPIONS", a magazine honoring our community's leaders. More than 11,000 copies were distributed as an insert in In Business.

The 32-page magazine features stories on the milestones of United Ways community-based agenda, and 2007-2008 Community Champions and division chairs. It also includes a list of the Top 100 Companies that have demonstrated excellence in running their United Way campaigns.

If you would like a copy of "CHAMPIONS" please contact our campaign department at (702)734-2273.

Download United Way of Southern Nevada's CHAMPIONS publication here

United Way of Southern Nevadas
2007-2008 Community CHAMPION Awards

Tocqueville Society
Cathy A. Jones
Sun Commercial Real Estate

Leadership Society
Southwest Gas Corporation

Volunteer of the Year
Larry Seedig
USAA Savings Bank

Employee Campaign Coordinator
(Fewer than 500 employees)
Virginia Peterson
Do it Best Corp.

Employee Campaign Coordinator
(More than 500 employees)
Janelle Ross
Southwest Gas Corporation

Initiative Partners of the Year
Boyd Gaming Corporation,
Ford Motor Credit & Bank of America

Labor Partnership
National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 2502

Spirit of Southern Nevada
Boyd Gaming Corporation

United Way Lauds 2007-2008 Accomplishments and Campaign Results - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

United Way of Southern Nevada announced at their Community Campaign Finale its 2007-2008 accomplishments, fundraising results and award honorees.

This past year, we have seen United Ways capacity to improve lives in our community grow tremendously, said Kirk V. Clausen, 2007-2008 Volunteer Board Chair, United Way of Southern Nevada and Wells Fargo Nevada Regional President. Thanks to the continued outstanding support of individuals and organizations, we are able to produce positive results beyond quick fixes in our community.

The 2007-2008 community campaign was chaired by Jeff Shaw, CEO of Southwest Gas. With support from more than 600 local businesses and their employees, United Way raised over $12 million dollars, which represents a 14 percent increase from last years campaign results. This investment in the community enables United Way to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in the priority areas of financial stability, education and healthcare.

United Ways community-based agenda to improve lives includes:

Financial Stability: United Ways Earn !t Keep !t Save !t collaborative is increasing the financial stability of local hardworking individuals and families. Beginning in January 2008, the collaborative offered free tax preparation and assistance with claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). As a result, over 5,000 tax returns were processed, resulting in more than five million dollars in refunds, with one million dollars in EITC refunds alone.
Education: United Way is increasing the number of high-quality preschool programs and the training and professional development of early childhood educators to give local kids the edge they need to succeed.
Healthcare: United way is increasing the number of age-appropriate immunizations and health examinations at no cost to uninsured children and is helping to maintain a centralized, statewide database to track immunization records.

Helping United Way celebrate its success were guest speakers from community partners including: Paula Francis, news anchor, KLAS-TV Channel 8; Darryl Martin, Clark County Assistant Manager; and Steve Schorr, Vice President of Public and Government Affairs for Cox.

With the support of sponsors USAA Savings Bank, Southwest Gas and others, the Community Campaign Finale COMMUNITY IS EVERYONE was held on May 28, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Mardi Gras ballroom at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. During the event, eight community champions were recognized as award recipients in categories including Spirit of Southern Nevada and Volunteer of the Year.

United Way of Southern Nevadas
2007-2008 Community CHAMPION Awards

Tocqueville Society
Cathy A. Jones
Sun Commercial Real Estate

Leadership Society
Southwest Gas Corporation

Volunteer of the Year
Larry Seedig
USAA Savings Bank

Employee Campaign Coordinator
(Fewer than 500 employees)
Virginia Peterson
Do it Best Corp.

Employee Campaign Coordinator
(More than 500 employees)
Janelle Ross
Southwest Gas Corporation

Initiative Partners of the Year
Boyd Gaming Corporation,
Ford Motor Credit & Bank of America

Labor Partnership
National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 2502

Spirit of Southern Nevada
Boyd Gaming Corporation

2008 Campaign Finale Photos

United Ways Local Philanthropic Leaders Recognized for Giving - United Way of Southern Nevada

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Local philanthropy is flourishing as was evident at the Tocqueville Society event held at the One-Six Club located at the top of World Market Center on April 30, 2008. Society members were honored for their generous support of United Way of Southern Nevadas mission to unite leadership in order to make lasting changes to improve lives.

The Tocqueville Society is a national group of more than 20,000 members, including many of Americas leading philanthropists. Individuals who contribute a minimum of $10,000 annually to a local United Way are recognized throughout the Tocqueville Society Program. In southern Nevada, Tocqueville Society membership grew by 68 percent and invested more than $1.2 million during United Ways 2007-2008 campaign. These numbers will be incorporated into the final overall campaign total, which will be announced by the end of May.

"Our members are dedicated to making a difference," stated Beth Miller, United Way vice president, major gifts. "Through their philanthropic leadership, lives will be changed in our local communities."

Since 2005, Howard Puterman, vice president and general manager of Enterprise Rent-A-Car has voluntarily chaired United Way of Southern Nevadas Tocqueville Society.

Being a Tocqueville [Society] member was always my goal, so I gave more to United Way as my salary grew, stated Puterman. I would like to inspire others to give more to our community.

Members of United Ways Tocqueville Society include: Warren and Susan Best; William S. Boyd; MaryKaye Cashman; Victor and Toni Chaltiel; Denette and August Corrales; Mark Cox; Darryl and Debbie Dauenhauer; Ronald and Santina Davies; Shelley M. Dubin; Frank and Vicki Fertitta, Jr.; Jill Fournier; Kate Gilman; Steve and Grace Greathouse; Michael D. Griffiths; Jonathan Halkyard; Walter and Jacqueline Higgins; Steven and Molly Hill; Fred and Kris Hipwell; Glen Howard; Ed Janov; Cathy Jones; Paul Kaleta; Andy Katz; Bea Katz; James and Judy Kropid; Chuck and Liz Lenzie; The Lincy Foundation; Bob Linden; The Lionel Foundation; George and Sally Lyles; Bob and Suzanne Moon; Paul Murad; Howard and Kate Puterman; Larry and Linda Seedig; Jeff and Cynthia Shaw; The Shulman Foundation; Ed Skonicki; John W. Smirk; Don and Dee Snyder; Cyrus and Joanne Spurlino; Sue Tepper; Claudine Williams; Tim and Nancy Wilmott; Garth and Karen Winckler; Terry and Dana Wright; Michael and Jennifer Yackira; Jason and Megan Yates; and one anonymous donor.

About Tocqueville Society

Tocqueville Society, initiated by United Way of America in March 1984, is designed to deepen the understanding, commitment and support of individuals to their local United Ways and to recognize their deep commitment to service. The name Tocqueville Society was chosen because of Alexis de Tocquevilles admiration for the spirit of voluntary association and voluntary effort for the common good. Currently there are more than 398 local Tocqueville Societies in communities across the United States. Last year, these societies raised more than $400 million from more than 20,000 individuals nationwide.

For information about becoming a member of Tocqueville Society, contact Beth Miller, vice president, major gifts at BethM@uwsn.org or 702-892-2317.

2008 COMMUNITY IS EVERYONE Finale - United Way of Southern Nevada

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

United Way of Southern Nevada's Campaign Finale 2008 is right around the corner!

United Way will be hosting its Campaign Finale Celebration on May 28 at the

Orleans Hotel & Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

RSVP NOW!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

2008 Community Campaign Finale - United Way of Southern Nevada

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

United Way of Southern Nevada's Campaign Finale 2008

is right around the corner!

United Way will be hosting its Campaign Finale Celebration on May 28 at the

Orleans Hotel & Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

RSVP NOW!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Food Drive to Feed Millions - United Way of Southern Nevada

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

On May 10, 2008, United Way will partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers, United Labor Agency of Nevada, and Three Square Food Bank in the largest one-day food drive in the nation.

Its estimated that a staggering 30 million people face hunger every day in America, including more than 12 million children. United Way is participating in this drive to help meet this immediate need.

With a national goal of collecting 1,000,000 pounds of food, all local residents in southern Nevada are encouraged to gather non-perishable food items and place them in bags, cans or boxes, in or near the mailbox, group mailbox or mailroom on May 10. Canned, plastic, or paper containers of food such as soups, peanut butter, rice, pasta, beans, macaroni and cheese, canned meats, and vegetables are needed. Additional items like paper goods, toilet paper, diapers, and baby food are also in demand.

Letter carriers from across the Valley will pick up the items on May 10. Food can also be dropped off at local post offices.

Twenty different local charities will receive the food collected including Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Services, United Labor Agency of Nevada (ULAN), St. Judes and many other local churches and charities.

The drive stocks local community food banks, pantries and shelters with non-perishables. Letter carriers collect from customers along their mail routes. The drive, which has become the world's largest one-day food drive, was started by NALC in 1991 in cooperation with the U.S. Postal Service and the AFL-CIO.

2008 Finale "COMMUNITY IS EVERYONE" - United Way of Southern Nevada

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

United Way of Southern Nevada's COMMUNITY IS EVERYONE Finale 2008 is right around the corner! United Way will be hosting its Finale on May 28 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino,

4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RSVP NOW!

Success By 6® Provides Booster Seats and Books to Local Families - United Way of Southern Nevada

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT

On Saturday, March 15, 100 free booster seats and more than 1,200 age-appropriate books will be distributed to local families from 10 am to 11 am at the Neighborhood Recreation Center in North Las Vegas.

During Booster Seats and Books, through the support of United Way of Southern Nevadas Success By 6, families will receive training on booster seat installation by certified technicians from SAFE KIDS Coalition, Las Vegas, Nevada.

The proper installation of booster seats is pivotal for ensuring the protection of young children, said Gregory E. Rose, City Manager, City of North Las Vegas. When it comes to the lives of our children, we must put safety first.

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration research, 7,000 lives have been saved by the proper use of child restraints during the past 20 years. Child safety seats are required for children under 5 and 40 pounds. According to Nevadas booster seat law, booster seats are required for children from 40 to 60 pounds and under age six. All children who have outgrown child safety seats should be properly restrained in booster seats until they are at least 4' 9 tall (generally 4 to 8 years old).

Car seats and booster seats are designed to protect children and make them comfortable at the same time. There's nothing comfortable about a too-big safety belt cutting into a child's stomach or pressing against his or her face. Plus, children who ride on booster seats can easily see many things they would otherwise miss.

Families who attend the event will also receive free parenting kits and tips on child development. Ford Motor Credit funded the booster seats for the installations in conjunction with Success by 6 community partners.

Community partners for this event Include:

City of North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center
Safe Kids Coalition, Las Vegas, Nevada
East Valley Family Services Family to Family Program
Metro Police Department Volunteer Program - McGruff the Crime-Fighting Dog
Clark County Department of Social Services Parenting Project
Vegas PBS

Earn !t Keep !t Save !t Collaborative will Continue Providing Free Tax - United Way of Southern Nevada

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT

United Way of Southern Nevadas Earn !t Keep !t Save !t collaborative is assisting a record number of families in filing their taxes and claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) based on recently released IRS statistics. With the help of community partners and volunteers providing free tax assistance, almost $2 million in refunds, including a substantial portion of EITC, has already been claimed by hard-working Southern Nevadans.

According to the IRS, 16% of Clark Countys qualifying families received EITC last year, said Dan Goulet, President and CEO of United Way of Southern Nevada. Millions of dollars went unclaimed, and we want to do something about it.

EITC is the largest federal cash assistance program for low-income, working taxpayers and helps to lift more families out of poverty than any other government program. Eligible taxpayers who earned less than $39,783 in 2007 can receive a refund of up to $4,716.

This year, it is especially important to file a tax return, because certain people who normally are not required to file, such as some low-income workers or those who receive Social Security benefits or veterans disability benefits, must file a 2007 return in order to be eligible for the 2008 economic stimulus payment, said Raphael Tulino, IRS spokesperson for Nevada. With five weeks to go, families and individuals who earned less than $40,000 are urged to take advantage of the free tax assistance available by Earn !t Keep !t Save !t partners.

Earn !t Keep !t Save !t, a new community initiative formed by United Way of Southern Earn !t Keep !t Save !t, a new community initiative formed by United Way of Southern Nevada in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and local businesses and oganizations, works to increase the number of low- to moderate-income workers in Clark County claiming and receiving the EITC. Partners are providing free tax assistance preparation and e-filing, delivered by IRS-certified volunteers to eligible participants at 19 sites throughout Clark County. The sites open to the public, are listed below:

In Las Vegas:

Latin Chamber of Commerce
300 N. 13th Street
(702) 651.4949 (no appt. necessary)
Mon. Thur. 4 p.m. 8 p.m.

East Las Vegas CDC
3320 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 108
(702) 307.1710 (by appointment)
Mon. Fri. 9 a.m. 2 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
(2/2, 2/16, 3/8, 3/15, 4/5)

Consumer Credit Counseling
2650 S. Jones Blvd.
(702) 364.0344 (no appt. necessary)
Mon. Fri. 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Doolittle Com.
1980 N. J Street
Las Vegas, NV. 89106
(702) 229-1627
Mondays 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
(March 1,17,31)

NAFFAA (Seafood City Mall)
3890 S. Maryland Pwky
Las Vegas. NV. 89119
(702) 339-2667
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In Henderson:

HACA
178 Westminster Way
Friday 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

In North Las Vegas:

Nevada Partners
710 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
(702) 924.2100 (no appt. necessary)
Mon. 1 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tues. Thurs. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Every other Saturday starting 2/2/08

Nevada Federal Credit Union
2315 E. Cheyenne, Suite 120
(702) 641.4329 (by appointment)
Mon. Fri. 10 a.m. 5 p.m.

Goodwill Industries
1280 W. Cheyenne Ave.
(702) 214.2070 (by appointment)
Mon. Fri. 9 a.m. noon & 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

College of Southern Nevada
3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, Room 2664
(702) 651.4151 (no appt. necessary)
Tuesday and Thursday only 11 a.m. 1 p.m.
(Closed during spring break)

For information about free tax sites, dial 2-1-1 or go to nevada211.org.

For more information about the EITC or Stimulus Payment call 1-800-829-1040, or visit www.irs.gov.

Clark County Awarded $939,071 for Food and Shelter Programs - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Clark County has been awarded Federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The amount received is $939,071 and is designated to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The award was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, United Jewish Communities, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and United Way of America. United Way will provide the administrative staff and function as fiscal agent. The Board is charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-needs areas around the country. All funds must be expended prior to December 31, 2008.

A local board whose members represent the local organizations: Jewish Federation of Las Vegas; Catholic Charities; Clark County Commission; Clark County Social Services; Las Vegas Indian Center; Churches of Christ; American Red Cross; The Salvation Army; and United Way will determine how the funds awarded to Clark County are to be distributed among the existing emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local organizations chosen to receive funds must: (1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government: (2) have an accounting system; (3) practice non-discrimination; (4) have demonstrated the capacity to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and, (5) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. All qualifying organizations in Clark County are urged to apply. An RFP process is utilized to determine the organizations selected for funding under this grant.

Clark County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Aid for AIDS of Nevada, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Emergency Aid of Boulder City, Giving Life Ministries, HELP of Southern Nevada, HACA, Las Vegas Senior Lifeline, Lutheran Social Service of Nevada, NALA, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, R.O.S.E. Foundation, S.A.F.E. House, The Salvation Army, United Labor Agency of Nevada, United Methodist Social Ministry, United Way of Southern Nevada, Womens Development Center.

Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are available from Duffy Gold at United Way of Southern Nevada at duffyg@uwsn.org. Click here to download the application. The deadline for electronic submissions of completed RFPs is 3 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2008.

United Way Launches Womens Leadership Council to Improve Lives - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT

In collaborative fashion, 24 local women recently galvanized their time, influence and financial resources to form the Womens Leadership Council. The members share a common vision: to create lasting change to improve lives in southern Nevada through early education, access to healthcare and financial stability.

The Womens Leadership Council Board, comprised of philanthropists and key community leaders, meets bi-monthly to evaluate philanthropic trends, the needs in the community and how to best affect United Ways community-based agenda through their support and resources. Each member contributes an annual, minimum commitment of $2,500.

"Our members share a demonstrated commitment to address our community's biggest challenges," stated Beth Miller, Vice President, Major Gifts for United Way of Southern Nevada. "Our goal is to collectively strengthen our social landscape by engaging others in taking action."

Leading this dynamic group are volunteer Co-Chairwomen Cathy A. Jones and Judy Kropid. Both women are passionate about making Las Vegas the best city it can be.

As a long-time, activemember of United Way of Southern Nevada's Board of Directors, Jones served as Board Chair from 1998 to 2000. During that period, United Ways campaign revenue grew more than 20%.

I am very excited to have an opportunity through the Womens Leadership Council to bring our local philanthropic women to the front lines to address our current community needs and opportunities, said Jones, President of Sun Commercial Real Estate, Inc.

Kropid has lived in Las Vegas for twenty years and has volunteered for numerous organizations, boards and committees.

I am energized about the Womens Leadership Council because our goal is somewhat different than most, said Kropid. Instead of fixing a problem we want to end the problem by providing the means to help people help themselves.

Members of United Ways Womens Leadership Council Board include: Barbara Boint, Shelley M. Dubin, Rhonda Clausen, Denette Corrales, Jackie Evon, Jill Fournier, Kate Gilman, Manya Goulet, Robbie Graham, Evelyn Hollins, Nancy Houssels, Cathy Jones, Tricia Kean, Judy Kropid, Lawrel K. Larsen, Hunter Martin, Jennifer Morgan, Colleen OCallaghan Miele, Connie Pectol, Gina Polovina, Nancy Reel, Heidi Sarno Straus, Rosemary West, Calvert Collins and Dale Wynn.

For more information about becoming a member of the Womens Leadership Council, contact Beth Miller, Vice President, Major Gifts at BethM@uwsn.org or 702-892-2317.

United Way Launches Womens Leadership Council to Improve Lives - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Leading this dynamic group are volunteer Co-Chairwomen Cathy A. Jones and Judy Kropid. Both women are passionate about making Las Vegas the best city it can be.

As a long-time, activemember of United Way of Southern Nevada's Board of Directors, Jones served as Board Chair from 1998 to 2000. During that period, United Ways campaign revenue grew more than 20%.

Kropid has lived in Las Vegas for twenty years and has volunteered for numerous organizations, boards and committees.

For more information about becoming a member of the Womens Leadership Council, contact Beth Miller, Vice President, Major Gifts at BethM@uwsn.org or 702-892-2317.

ROI for Nonprofits - United Way of Southern Nevada

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PDT

United Way, Nevada Nonprofit News and Regis University present the 2008 Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring Tom Ralser, author of ROI for Nonprofits: The New Key to Sustainabilty. Ralser will give fresh insight into the methods and processes to help you raise money and capitalize on the motivations of your prospects and donors.

To learn more about "ROI for Nonprofits, The New Key to Sustainability" on March 17, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at McCormicks & Schmicks, click here.

To register for this event, click here.

The Lincy Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Ways Community-Based Agenda - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Media Advisory

February 07, 2008

LAS VEGAS, Nev. United Way of Southern Nevada has received a one million dollar contribution from The Lincy Foundation to further its development and implementation of communitybased solutions addressing the priority areas of early education and healthcare.

The Lincy Foundations investment is galvanizing United Ways work to ensure local, underserved children are ready to learn when they enter school and that these children and their families are also healthy, said Kirk Clausen, volunteer Board Chair for United Way of Southern Nevada and Regional President of Wells Fargo & Company.

One half of the grant ($500,000) is for United Ways Access to Healthcare programs and initiatives and the other half is for the goals and outcomes of its Commitment to Education agenda.

United Ways Access to Healthcare is helping families to access public and private community services focused on the overall health of children. Commitment to Education is working to increase the percentage of children entering Kindergarten at grade level and the percentage of children proficient in third-grade literacy and math to sustain their long-term academic success.

About United Way of Southern Nevada

United Way collaborates with volunteers, stakeholders and community leaders to uncover key strategies designed to develop community-based solutions to our communitys most pressing health and human service issues. Beyond quick fixes, these strategies are delivering long-term solutions, aligned with benchmarks and achievement standards, to change community conditions. For more information about southern Nevadas most pressing needs and how United Ways community-based agenda is improving lives, call 702-734-2273 or visit uwsn.org.

The Lincy Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Ways Community-Based Agenda - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PDT

United Way of Southern Nevada has received a one million dollar contribution from The Lincy Foundation to further its development and implementation of communitybased solutions addressing the priority areas of early education and healthcare.

One half of the grant ($500,000) is for United Ways Access to Healthcare programs and initiatives and the other half is for the goals and outcomes of its Commitment to Education agenda.

About United Way of Southern Nevada

The Lincy Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Way - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PDT

One half of the grant ($500,000) is for United Ways Access to Healthcare programs and initiatives and the other half is for the goals and outcomes of its Commitment to Education agenda.

About United Way of Southern Nevada

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons Kicked Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Nevadas First Lady Dawn Gibbons kicked off National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day and launched the Earn !t Keep !t Save !t collaborative on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 2pm at Nevada Partners in North Las Vegas.

Our mission is to connect families with the resources and tools to access money available to them through the EITC, said First Lady Gibbons. The positive affect that this tax credit can have on Nevadas hard-working individuals is staggering.

First Lady Gibbons was joined by State Senator Steven Horsford, CEO of Nevada Partners and the Culinary Training Academy; Otto Merida, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce; and Dan Goulet, President and CEO of United Way of Southern Nevada. The event was held on Jan. 31, 2008 at 2:00 pm, in Nevada Partners newly-constructed community banquet and events center at 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas. Live demonstrations of e-file tax preparations occurred at the conclusion of the press conference. Earn !t Keep !t Save !t, a new community initiative formed by United Way of Southern Nevada in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and local businesses and organizations, works to increase the number of low- to moderate-income workers in Clark County claiming and receiving the EITC.

According to the IRS, 16% of Clark Countys qualifying families received EITC last year, said Goulet. Millions of dollars went unclaimed, and we want to do something about it.

Earn !t Keep !t Save !t partners are currently providing free tax assistance preparation and e-filing, delivered by IRS-trained volunteers to eligible participants at multiple sites throughout Clark County. Other services include bilingual counseling in the areas of credit and debt relief, financial education, and homeownership. For more information on the EITC, who qualifies, and where free tax sites are located, dial 2-1-1 or go to irs.gov/eitc.

Earn !t Keep !t Save !t Partners
ACORN Bank of America Bank of Nevada CHR, Inc. City of Henderson City of Las Vegas City of North Las Vegas College of Southern Nevada Community Bank of Nevada Consumer Credit Counseling East Las Vegas Community Development Excalibur Hotel & Casino Family TIES of Nevada Goodwill of Southern Nevada HSBC Bank Nevada, NA HACA HELP of Southern Nevada Housing Authority, Clark County Internal Revenue Service Latin Chamber of Commerce Natl Federation of Filipino-American Associations Nevada Federal Credit Union Nevada HAND Nevada Legal Services Nevada Partners Nevada Society of Enrolled Agents Nevada State Bank USAA Savings Bank United Labor Agency of Nevada United Way of Southern Nevada University of Nevada Las Vegas Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada Wells Fargo & Company

About the Earned Income Tax Credit
Enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1975, the EITC is a refundable tax credit that reduces or eliminates taxes for low-income married or single working people (such as payroll taxes), and also serves as a wage subsidy for low-income workers. The EITC returned more than $225,000,000 to the Clark County economy last year.

About United Way of Southern Nevada
United Way collaborates with volunteers, stakeholders and community leaders to uncover key strategies designed to develop community-based solutions to our communitys most pressing health and human service issues. Beyond quick fixes, these strategies are delivering long-term solutions, aligned with benchmarks and achievement standards, to change community conditions. For more information about southern Nevadas most pressing needs and how United Ways community-based agenda is improving lives, call 702-734-2273 or visit uwsn.org.

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons to Kick Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Nevadas First Lady Dawn Gibbons will kick off National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day and launch the Earn !t Keep !t Save !t collaborative on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 2pm at Nevada Partners in North Las Vegas.

First Lady Gibbons will be joined by State Senator Steven Horsford, CEO of Nevada Partners and the Culinary Training Academy; Otto Merida, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce; and Dan Goulet, President and CEO of United Way of Southern Nevada. The event will be held on Jan. 31, 2008 at 2:00 pm, in Nevada Partners newly-constructed community banquet and events center at 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas. Live demonstrations of e-file tax preparations will occur at the conclusion of the press conference. Earn !t Keep !t Save !t, a new community initiative formed by United Way of Southern Nevada in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and local businesses and organizations, works to increase the number of low- to moderate-income workers in Clark County claiming and receiving the EITC.

According to the IRS, 16% of Clark Countys qualifying families received EITC last year, said Goulet. Millions of dollars went unclaimed, and we want to do something about it.

Earn !t Keep !t Save !t partners will provide free tax assistance preparation and e-filing, delivered by IRS-trained volunteers to eligible participants at multiple sites throughout Clark County. Other services include bilingual counseling in the areas of credit and debt relief, financial education, and homeownership. For more information on the EITC, who qualifies, and where free tax sites are located, dial 2-1-1 or go to irs.gov/eitc.

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons to Kick Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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Media Advisory
January 18, 2008

LAS VEGAS, Nev. Nevadas First Lady Dawn Gibbons will kick off National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day and launch the Earn !t Keep !t Save !t collaborative on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 2pm at Nevada Partners in North Las Vegas.

According to the IRS, 16% of Clark Countys qualifying families received EITC last year, said Goulet. Millions of dollars went unclaimed, and we want to do something about it.

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2008 COMMUNITY IS EVERYONE Finale - United Way of Southern Nevada

2008 Community Campaign Finale - United Way of Southern Nevada

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2008 Finale "COMMUNITY IS EVERYONE" - United Way of Southern Nevada

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Clark County Awarded $939,071 for Food and Shelter Programs - United Way of Southern Nevada

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United Way Launches Womens Leadership Council to Improve Lives - United Way of Southern Nevada

ROI for Nonprofits - United Way of Southern Nevada

The Lincy Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Ways Community-Based Agenda - United Way of Southern Nevada

The Lincy Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Ways Community-Based Agenda - United Way of Southern Nevada

The Lincy Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Way - United Way of Southern Nevada

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons Kicked Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons to Kick Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons to Kick Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada

United Way of Southern Nevada publishes CHAMPIONS, honoring our communitys leaders - United Way of Southern Nevada

United Ways Local Philanthropic Leaders Recognized for Giving - United Way of Southern Nevada

Success By 6® Provides Booster Seats and Books to Local Families - United Way of Southern Nevada

United Way Launches Womens Leadership Council to Improve Lives - United Way of Southern Nevada

United Way Launches Womens Leadership Council to Improve Lives - United Way of Southern Nevada

The Lincy Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Ways Community-Based Agenda - United Way of Southern Nevada

The Lincy Foundation Contributes $1 Million to United Ways Community-Based Agenda - United Way of Southern Nevada

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons Kicked Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons to Kick Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada

Nevada First Lady Dawn Gibbons to Kick Off National EITC Awareness Day with United Way of Southern Nevada - United Way of Southern Nevada