The annual Youth & Justice Forum is one of the most consequential programs that Uplift Foundation executes. Police-community relations is an important issue in communities throughout the country. The Las Vegas Valley is no exception, having experienced several controversial officer-involved … [Read more...]
Annual Forum Covers Financial Literacy, College, Career Exploration
The Economic Summit & Student Leadership Conference returned for its 17th year on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the North Las Vegas campus of the College of Southern Nevada. Nearly 200 students and parents attended a variety of workshops on college financial aid and scholarships, managing credit, … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Luncheon Honors Uplift Scholarship Recipients
Uplift is thrilled to partner with the Nevada State College Foundation to provide scholarship to deserving and high-achieving students. On Friday, Sept. 30, Uplift attended the NSCF’s inaugural Scholarship Luncheon for donors. During the event, donors got the chance to meet the winners of their … [Read more...]
Que Cutz Program Sends Young Boys, Girls Back to School in Style
For the sixth consecutive year, Uplift teamed with two local barbershops – and for the first time ever, a local salon – to provide free back-to-school haircuts and hair stylings for students. Nearly 200 boys and girls took advantage of the Que Cutz and Styling program held Aug. 20-21, 2016, at Clean … [Read more...]
Youth & Justice Forum Educates, Empowers Students
Nearly 150 local youth and dozens of parents attended the 5th Annual Youth & Justice Forum on Saturday, April 23, at Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas. The forum was hosted by Nevada Assemblywoman Dina Neal and local civic groups, including the Uplift Foundation of Nevada. Sponsored by … [Read more...]
Uplift Foundation represents at the Be Engaged Business + Education Conference
The Uplift Foundation recently participated in the Business + Education (BE) Engaged Conference 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada, on Monday, March 7 at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Organized by the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) and the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce … [Read more...]
Safe Driving Among Teens Promoted by Uplift, Zero Teen Fatalities Team
Promoting Safe Driving Among Teens The Uplift Foundation recently partnered with Zero Teen Fatalities to promote safe driving among teens, specifically high school students in the Clark County School District. Uplift's Wheel Drive Safely program serves as the conduit through which safe driving … [Read more...]
Students, Parents Get Money Smart
Money Smart: 2015 Economic Summit & Student Leadership Conference Nearly 200 Clark County School District middle and high school students and their parents attended the 2015 Economic Summit & Student Leadership Conference on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Cheyenne campus of the College of … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
Local Businesses and Community Groups Jump Starts Back-to-School with Backpack Giveaway Children will receive backpacks and teachers school supplies to start the new school year Motivated by the credo that children are one of the most valuable assets that society has, several business owners and … [Read more...]
Uplift Awards $15,750 in College Scholarships
Special to the Uplift Foundation On Saturday, May 9, the Uplift Foundation held its annual joint scholarship reception, where it awarded its highest-ever total of college scholarships to seven deserving young men graduating from the Clark County School District. Uplift awarded $15,750 in … [Read more...]
Mad City Money Financial Seminar Debuts in Las Vegas
Special to the Uplift Foundation The Uplift Foundation proudly assisted with the Las Vegas debut of Mad City Money, a financial learning simulation activity organized by the Irwindale, Calif.-based Center for Financial Empowerment and facilitated by SCE Federal Credit Union. Nearly 80 students … [Read more...]
Nearly 200 Youth, Adults Schooled on Financial Literacy
Schooled on Financial Literacy... and Fun too! More than 175 youth in the 6th-12th grades enjoyed a day of financial literacy training and fun during the 16th Annual Economic Summit and Student Leadership Conference. They learned about credit, budgeting, financial aid and scholarships, the business … [Read more...]
4th Annual Que Cutz Community Service Project
Wow, what an event! Smiles filled Clean Cutz Barbershop for the 4th Annual Que Cutz community service project on Saturday and Sunday. Uplift teamed with Omega Psi Phi (Kappa Xi Chapter) and Clean Cutz Barbershop to give free haircuts to 125 youth and young adults, thus helping dozens of local … [Read more...]
2012 Youth Safety Workshops
Youth Safety Workshop What to do When Stopped by the Police Less Time on the Wrong Side of the Law More Time Getting the Most Out of Life A team of black police officers, lawyers, law students, graduate students, and fraternity brothers giving teens tips and tools. In ‘Rights & … [Read more...]
2010 Metro-Youth Interactive Workshops Flyer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department & National Association for the Advancement of Colored People present YOUTH & LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP Join LVMPD and the NAACP for a unique workshop aimed at fostering communication, trust and respect between law enforcement officials … [Read more...]
