Fundraising Walk To Help End Homelessness In Southern Nevada

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission has announced they're hosting their 12th annual fundraising event. Walk A Mile In My Shoes is taking place on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Las Vegas Review Journal and end in the same place. The Las Vegas Review Journal is located at 1111 W. Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89106. 

The entire greater Las Vegas community is invited to come out and walk to raise awareness for homelessness in Southern Nevada. According to the LVRM, Southern Nevada had one of the highest homeless populations in the entire United States last year. With over 16,000 individuals and families experiencing homelessness this year.

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission has been helping those on our streets for 50 years. They provide approximately 30,000 meals each month, as well as emergency shelter to those in need. The organization also hosts a recovery program with addiction counseling and encouragement for the homeless and low-income individuals and families in Las Vegas.

Registration to participate in the walk is free. However, incentives are being offered for those who choose to fundraise for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission during the event. Other ways to help further the goals of the LVRM is to make a donation and spread the word for others to support. Those who are participating in the walk are encouraged to sign up ahead of time at walkamilelv.com.

There will be music, festivities and the camaraderie of others who are passionate about helping to end homelessness in Southern Nevada. Click here to see how many people have registered for the walk so far. And to see how many nights of shelter, hot showers, and meals their support means for our homeless in Southern Nevada.

- Wendy Rush, 96.3 KKLZ

It was a brunch filled with acid-washed jeans, teased hair, Aqua Net and leg warmers.

The Nevada Society For the Prevention Against the Cruelty of Animals celebrated 40 years of saving Las Vegas' most vulnerable population of furry creatures.

The celebration happened at The Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino on Aug. 20. The theme of the benefit brunch was an ode to the year that the NSPCA started its original no-kill shelter, which was in 1982.

The venue was draped in bright colored fabrics, and funky lights bounced along the walls. Huge neon Slinkys clung from the ceiling as totally tubular decorations, and retro arcade games lined the wall.

Bottomless "meow-mosas" and “hair of the dog” Bloody Mary cocktails were served along a mouthwatering meal that was filled with essential brunch foods such as sweet French toast, fluffy eggs, and home-style potato hash .

The day was meant to celebrate the achievements of the NSPCA. And although we partied with a theme from the past, the day was also about reflecting for the future.

Craig Murrin, board president and treasurer of the NSPCA, discussed the organization's strides from the last few years, which include a new facility and an in-house vet team.

Over 300 people attended this event and enjoyed the overall fun ambience of the brunch. Elvis Presley, Boy George and Mr. T even made appearances at the Veil!

This brunch was paw-tastic! And at the end of the day, events like these help the creatures in our community who don't have a voice. The organization takes in over 2,000 dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets annually. The NSPCA focuses on “treating each and every animal in our care as an individual with a name, identity, and unique personality.”

The goal of the NSPCA is to provide their animals with loving homes where they can thrive, provide kinship and have a rewarding relationship with their human family.

For more information about the NSPCA, click HERE.

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