COVID-19: EXACERBATING HEALTH DISPARITIES

Recently, we participated in the Nevada Faith and Health Coalition meeting led by Bishop Ron Thomas, a member (or Promise Partner) of the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood’s Healthy Children, Families, and Communities Pillar. Several Promise Partners attended, including Debra Toney and Debra Collins, chair and vice-chair of the Nevada Action Coalition. The “Debras” spoke passionately about health […]

Managing Your Bills during COVID-19

Do you want to know how to manage your bills during this health crisis? COVID-19 has thrown the economy into a tailspin. Many people have been laid off, furloughed, or are working fewer hours. And as wages dry up, bills can pile up. If you need financial counseling, sign up for a workshop hosted by […]

Can Nonprofits Participate in Voter Education?

Does your nonprofit hesitate when doing anything related to politics? Did you know that nonprofits, like Nevada Partners, may conduct a broad range of voter education activities as long as they are nonpartisan and do not support or oppose a candidate? There are two basic types of voter education: the when, where, and how of […]

What I Learned from the CBC Emergency Convening

February 4, 2020 | Kenadie Cobbin-Richardson WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) issued an emergency call-to-action convening to implore Black leadership to mobilize their organizations and communities around two critical action items that must be executed with purpose and precision. Over the next few months, the CBC is asking black people and those […]

Youth Development

Nevada Partners - Young Girls on Phone

Adolescence is a time of change, both physically and emotionally. It’s also the time when young people should begin to make healthier choices for themselves to ensure a beneficial future. Youth development is a process that prepares a young person to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood in order to achieve his or her full […]

Civil Participation: Census 2020

It’s not too late to complete the Census! Click here to fill it out now! The U.S. Census Bureau is the leading source of data about the population and economy of the United States. While the Census Bureau is best known for conducting a national headcount once every 10 years, the agency is continually conducting […]

Do you need a High School Diploma or GED?

If you didn’t graduate from high school, going back and finishing it so you can finally get your high school diploma is a practical step. But if you’re an adult well past your teenage years, the prospect of going back to high school can be pretty intimidating. Fortunately, there are alternative ways you can earn a […]

Thank You for Coming Out! Westside Pride Summit

During the Summit, representatives from education and business, and elected officials and community leaders will gather to discuss the issues most relevant to the local black community. Presidential candidates seeking support will have the opportunity to speak and take a few questions on topics regarding systemic poverty, adverse health outcomes for the poor, academic achievement, […]

What’s New at NPI? The Community Learning Center

Earlier this year, Nevada Partners was awarded a $1.8 million grant by the Nevada Legislature to launch a Community Learning Center (CLC) in the newest building on the ten-acre campus.  The new CLC is both a site and strategy for groundbreaking collaborative work that serves as a model for community engagement and empowerment grounded in […]