Friday, June 28, 2024 Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has donated $270,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) through Sands Cares.This contribution will support The Center’s ongoing physical expansion and empower its work in the Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year program designed to enhance nonprofit organizations’ community impact. Part of the donation will fund office space as The Center expands the Arlene Cooper Community Health Center.
Additionally, the donation will help The Center build its marketing capabilities, with funding allocated to enhance visibility through media and communications efforts. The Center has been a vital part of Las Vegas for 30 years, providing a safe, inclusive environment for life-enriching programs, services, events, education, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. It serves as a hub for essential resources, including food and meal delivery, health care services, and community advocacy.
“Our partnership with Sands has enabled us to advance our strategic vision and expand our services to the LGBTQ+ and Southern Nevada community,” said John Waldron, CEO of The Center. “We appreciate Sands’ commitment to our long-term strategy for greater community service and impact.” Since 2021, Sands has supported the expansion of the Arlene Cooper Community Health Center as it works towards becoming a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
The 2024 Sands Cares funding is facilitating The Center’s administrati.
