Not Too Late! Be Counted in the 2020 Census

We have reached an important milestone in the 2020 Census. More than half of the households in our nation have responded – that’s nearly 80 million responses!  The Census Bureau would like to thank you for your support and ongoing effort to Get Out the Count, as well as your continued outreach to encourage self-response, especially among […]

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 […]

Nevada Partners Community Magazine

Preview(opens in a new tab) Nevada Partners presents the latest news, resources, and announcements regarding issues relevant to our community. This first quarterly issue has information regarding COVID-19, the Westside Pride Community Summit, the Five Pillars in Action, the 2020 Census, the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood, and a new face at Nevada Partners. This […]

Minority Health Month: Celebrating Dr. John Crear

In recognition of Minority Health Month, Nevada Partners and the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood’s Health Pillar celebrates Dr. John Crear, the second black family practitioner in Nevada and father of Councilman Cedric Crear, City of Las Vegas, Ward 5.  Humble Beginnings In March 1966, John and Barbara moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Not Too Late! Be Counted in the 2020 Census

We have reached an important milestone in the 2020 Census. More than half of the households in our nation have responded – that’s nearly 80 million responses!  The Census Bureau would like to thank you for your support and ongoing effort to Get Out the Count, as well as your continued outreach to encourage self-response, especially among […]

Nevada Partners Community Magazine

Preview(opens in a new tab) Nevada Partners presents the latest news, resources, and announcements regarding issues relevant to our community. This first quarterly issue has information regarding COVID-19, the Westside Pride Community Summit, the Five Pillars in Action, the 2020 Census, the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood, and a new face at Nevada Partners. This […]

Minority Health Month: Celebrating Dr. John Crear

In recognition of Minority Health Month, Nevada Partners and the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood’s Health Pillar celebrates Dr. John Crear, the second black family practitioner in Nevada and father of Councilman Cedric Crear, City of Las Vegas, Ward 5.  Humble Beginnings In March 1966, John and Barbara moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles […]