Lighthouse Charities, a beacon for refugees

Lighthouse Charities, a beacon for refugees

Lighthouse Charities was founded less than five years ago by a single woman, Cindy Trussel, where she began operations in her living room. Today, the nonprofit is growing far faster than resources would suggest. Trussel started her charity when she saw the need to help refugees who arrive in Las Vegas, most often speaking no…

Nevada’s Business Community Comes Together to (BE) Engaged

Nevada’s Business Community Comes Together to (BE) Engaged

By: Mitch Truswell, Special to bizNEVADA Photo: John Guedry, CEO Bank of Nevada (Tonya Harvey) For many years in Nevada, the business community and the public education system often operated in their separate and independent worlds. However, both communities would mutually benefit if they understood more about each other and what each is trying to…

Ronald MacDonald House

Twenty Years of Togetherness

 by Craig A. Ruark Families are stronger when they are together, and their presence helps a sick child cope better. Research even proves that while we cannot make medicine taste better or take away painful treatment, we can help lessen the burden and ensure families have the stability and resources to support their child’s recovery.…

United Way, A Day of Caring

A Day of Caring

  Special to bizNEVADA   Over 2,000 volunteers are coming together to put their passion and skills to work on October 5, 2018. United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring celebrates the spirit and value of volunteering and encourages residents to get out and change lives in their communities.   The experience of joining…