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 […]
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, […]
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 […]