The Hospitality Charitable Foundation is comprised of more than 20 of Southern Nevada’s leading food, beverage and hospitality executives. HCF’s approach provides financial aid for education while offering opportunity, mentorship and fostering long-term community impact.
On Oct. 17, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents appointed Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater as acting president of Nevada State University. Dr. Lopez Lasater was recommended by Chancellor Matt McNair, Board Chair Byron Brooks, Vice Chair Stephanie Goodman and members of the Nevada State community.
Family Promise of Las Vegas, Obodo Collective, Project 150 and Shine A Light Foundation each received a $15,000 donation from Cox Charities, the fundraising arm of Cox Las Vegas at the annual Cox Charities Golf Tournament, Oct. 20 at DragonRidge Country Club in Henderson.
Clark County Credit Union (CCCU) announced Amber Avila has been named vice president of branch operations and member experience.
VIVA brings philanthropic funders together with nonprofit organizations, which present lightning-style pitches — think “Shark Tank” for nonprofits.
The Ferraro Group, an award-winning public relations and public affairs firm with offices in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., announced that Megan Wood has joined the firm as an assistant account executive in its Las Vegas office.
Collaboration Center Foundation, a Las Vegas resource network, has opened a café aimed at preparing individuals with disabilities for employment.
On September 11, 2025, in honor of the federally-recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (“9/11 Day”), nearly 500 volunteers from Southern Nevada joined together to pack nearly 130,000 healthy, non-perishable meals for those at risk of hunger, reflecting the spirit of unity and good deeds Americans everywhere engaged in in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers (Comprehensive) announced the appointment of Lisa Santwer as executive director, continuing the practice’s tradition of leadership grounded in patient care, innovation and proven community advocacy.