COVID Conversations

May 07 2021

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COVID-19 presented a unique set of challenges for the nonprofit industry -- funding interruptions, increased demand for services, pivot to virtual platforms, safety concerns and more have impacted some nonprofits' ability to push their missions forward. Through our podcast, COVID Conversations: An Introspective of the Impact on Nonprofits, we present interviews of individuals representing an array of nonprofit organizations. We believe the information from these organizations further provides an illuminating picture of the depth and scale of the impact of the pandemic on the nonprofit sector.

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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

May 07 2021 18 mins

In today’s conversation UNLV Urban Leadership Graduate Student, Stephanie Milliner interviews Angie Reese-Hawkins, President & CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. As President and CEO, Mrs. Reese-Hawkins is responsible for over 2,000 employees throughout the course of a year (pre-COVID-19 changes). The Association’s 40-mile radius of coverage currently includes 17 p

Joe’s Movement Emporium

May 06 2021 14 mins

In this episode, UNLV Urban Leadership Graduate Student, Stephanie Milliner interviews Brooke Kidd, Founder of Joe’s Movement Emporium. Joe’s Movement Emporium founded in 1995 is a cultural arts hub for creativity and economic opportunity for youth and young adults.

Spread the Word Nevada

May 05 2021 28 mins

In episode 5 of COVID Conversations, UNLV Urban Leadership Graduate Student, Ashley Garrido, interviews Mary Nelson- Assistant Director of Spread the Word Nevada. Spread the Word Nevada is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to promote childhood literacy in low income communities within Nevada. Spread the Word Nevada’s goals are to improve the access of books for underprivileg

Until There’s a Cure, They Are Here to Help!

May 04 2021 19 mins

In this fourth episode of COVID Conversations, UNLV Urban Leadership graduate student, Frankie Andres, interviews Sarah Gleich Executive Director of the Nevada Diabetes Association. Did you know every 17 seconds someone in the US is diagnosed with one of the forms of diabetes? The Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA) aims to improve the lives of people with diabetes through prevention

Women Committed to Improving the Community

May 03 2021 28 mins

In this third episode of COVID Conversations, UNLV Urban Leadership graduate student, Frankie Andres, interviews Missy Arendash, a new member of the Junior League of Las Vegas. Junior League of Las Vegas (JLLV) has been instrumental in transforming the Las Vegas community for 75 years. JLLV has contributed over 1.1 million hours of community service and raised more $1.5 million dol

Southern Nevada CHIPs

May 02 2021 12 mins

In this episode, UNLV Urban Leadership Graduate Student, Ashley Garrido, interviews Alexandria Brown - Executive Director of Southern Nevada Community Health Improvement Programs (Southern Nevada CHIPs). Southern Nevada CHIPs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service referral program that is able to link social workers with first responders, which in turn, allows them to help struggl

The Just One Project | City Impact Center

May 01 2021 18 mins

In part one of this episode, Leah spoke with Cynthia Lewis of The Just One Project. This nonprofit organization connects hundreds of people to volunteer opportunities each month. The Just One Project served 5.5 million pounds of food in 2020. In part two of this episode, Leah spoke with Vic Caruso of the City Impact Center This nonprofit organization works to positively influence t