Such a Beautiful Blessing. The compassionate caring people,…read moreJenny My first contact on phone and then again at the appointment. Let me say 5STAR Customer Servant. In times like today and in a world that can feel so cold and rude, You can come here and feel the Warmth of Kindness and Humanity. Thank you for your Service to Las Vegas ( Bob, Kristyna, Mark, Temeka, Sophia, Thomas) #TheSl8ers

Going through the drive through popup in the back where you can sit in your car in line is great…read morebut trying to get in the farmers market is absolutely insane. I had an appointment this morning but when I got there there was hundreds and hundreds of people waiting. I couldn't wait being severely disabled and unable to sit stand or walk for hours wasn't possible for me. I missed out on getting fresh fruits and vegetables because too many people letting friends cut in line and lie about getting free food. Lots of Hispanic and black people ahead of me I had to leave and I got no help. Staff was rude and condescending to me. This needs to be fixed especially when I had an appointment to get food. People had been in line since 5 am it's absolutely ridiculous

Volunteering is something that one should always make time for. It not only gives back to the…read morecommunity, it makes one feel that they are apart of something. It's the annual wrap party here at NPHY. This is the third annual wrap volunteer party for this amazing foundation that cares for the displaced youth of Las Vegas. Having some history with this organization it was my pleasure to be included in the volunteers that come together and make this event possible. As our children grew I always enjoyed volunteering and I have been blessed to of done volunteer work with my twins along side me. At first we used to just donate old clothing or odds and ends here. One day while one of the full time employees were working they followed us out to the bike to admire the Harley. From there we participate in regular events as they happen. The annual wrap party is a volunteer event that I can schedule on my calendar and not have it just pop up, I can plan and adjust my schedule as needed for this event every year. Now, your probably asking yourself what is a "wrap party," right! Many organizations and individuals citizens donate new clothing, toiletries, snacks, and shoes to help the local homeless youth. Each individual youth is assigned a number by their case worker. The children will put their wants and needs on this sheet of paper. Then in turn, we "the volunteers," will put go put together the items that they want in a box; then wrap it up with a bow. After all that: the staff here will take each care package that will be given to the client that we assembled. The volunteers personal identity is kept a secret so no one knows whom put their package together. Their is an extensive network of volunteers that come together and assemble all of the donations. The assortments go based upon certain categories that make it easy for us volunteers to see what the individual wants and needs. Then based on the sizes that are needed we put these boxes together, then wrap them up with pretty festive wrapping paper. The bow goes on top and it's off to make a personalized card. The card is an individual act of love that you can personalize and express whatever kind of message you want the individual receiving it to know. The sponsorship that is affiliated with making this event happen is provided by many local companies. Some of these entities are very large and some are very small owned local businesses that just want to help those in need at least get something for Christmas. The holidays can be very hard especially for those children that feel abandoned by society. It is organizations that come together and lend some support that make these less fortunate feel loved a little. The warmth that has been shared this year by such companies as: MGM Resorts, All State, The Refined Agency, Cafe Lola, Tao, to name just a few large ones involved. On the smaller note, such locally owned small businesses such as: Angelicious Gourmet Popcorn participate in sharing the love to those in need. Red Rock catered most of the food that helps keep us volunteers fed with carbs and going with coffee and H20. As a local resident of Las Vegas it takes a village to raise our youth. No child should ever feel that they are not loved. When I was younger I had a bad experience that caused my parents to loose custody of me at sixteen. I was all alone but it was the love of my caseworker that steered me in the proper direction. The love of a staff member is all sometimes we need. To know that homeless youth feel that society has failed them breaks my heart. What can I do to help them? Volunteering is what I can do to reach them, even though it is someone's voice. I can educate my own children to always remember that it could be you. Trust this past year if it was not for the love and support of my friends and family I would not be here. If this is how I can spread joy to those that in need I'm going to do it. Remember those in need this holiday season. Make someone's Christmas a little less cold and dark!

Steve was very professional helpful.Finish the work cleaned up after himself very impressive,…read morep.GQ. electrical was very professional on time

I donated this week and I have to say from the moment I walked in, I was greeted with genuine…read moresmiles, kindness, and professionalism. They took the time to explain everything, made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire donation, and treated every donor with appreciation and respect. Exceptional customer service isn't just about doing the job--it's about making people feel valued. Thank you to the amazing team for your compassion, encouragement, and dedication to helping save lives. You truly make a difference, both for your donors and for the patients who will benefit from every donation.

The Red Cross offers mobile blood donations at churches, gymnasiums, recreational centers and a…read morehost of other locations throughout every city. If able, please considering donating blood. The need for blood donations is always great and the benefits it provides to others is immeasurable.

This charity organization houses families that are dealing with medical issues, typically requiring…read morethem to be away from home. Since housing and meals are such a burden during times like that, this home becomes the most amazing relief for families. I've visited several times, and not only is the place absolutely clean, furnished, and accommodating, but the staff are the most wonderful people that truly care. I cannot day enough GREAT things about this house!!!!

I stopped in here today just to deliver a package.. and wow I am blown away ! This place is truly a…read moremiracle in disguise! Jesse took time out this morning and took a chat with me and told me about this place. I'm so beyond happy that a place like this exists!!!! I can't wait to volunteer!

2016 Yelp 100 Review Challenge 83/100…read more Waited a while to write a review because this place is near and dear to me. I'm not religious or Catholic (they do have a Catholic church) but earlier this year I started going here every weekend with my family. It's become a weekend tradition. The church is beautiful. It's small but it has a welcoming vibe and strong spiritual presence. Prayers I've prayed here, have been answered. Miracles beyond my understanding. At the entrance of the church, there's a prayer request book. I love that. I'll also look at other people's prayers (not to be nosy) but to pray for them as well. You never know what people are going through. This tops my list of favorite places. It's also a non-profit that shelters and transforms the lives of abused or at risk children. They also collect old cell phones to restore and give the teens to use. Love that. THRIFT SHOP: They used to have a car museum which felt like it was haunted (lol) but now that space holds the thrift shop. Sorry, car museum is no longer available. Service is always friendly here. When you donate here (monetary and things you no longer want) the profits go to supporting the children. Once in a while, I'll see weddings here. It's a beautiful place. I think it was also featured in the movie Fools Rush In.

A MUST DO and MUST SEE when you are in the area! What first piqued my interest to check this place…read moreout was the sign was out in front of the mission looking like chapel. You can see it after you pass by Lake Mead on 93. It was advertising for a gift store and resale shop and open to the public located on the grounds. So if you are coming here for the gift/thrift/resale shop: Limited Hours - Mon - Sun 10am-4pm Go thru the gates, use the parking area in front of chapel, walk toward chapel and follow the pathway to the right of the chapel. It will lead you to the Spanish structure clearly marked "Gift Shop" It's a nice size shop, clean, none of that musty odor, organized pretty well, the merchandise was either gently used or in new or newer condition. The young man running the shop said that some of the casinos donate the unclaimed items from lost & found Everything is priced to sell. Dirt cheap if you ask me. My finds this visit, puka shells, Hawaiian jewelry $1&2. Bought a wallet for $2! Looks brand new. Crazy...Found a gold plated silver dollar in it!!! On my visit I also saw some pretty evening dresses, trendy clothes for teens, lots of shoes for men and women. All kinds of nick knacks. Vintage stuff. Office supplies, toys, kitchen appliances, dinnerware. Like all thrift shop places it could either be a hit or a miss depending on what you are looking for. Proceeds from gift shop goes to the kids . So yes this is a MUST DO! MUST SEE! - NOT ONLY is there a shop, there is a small classic car museum and part of the grounds is open to the public as well. It's nestled in the rolling hills, there's also a pathway up the hill with the Stations of the Cross leading up to a memorial. with a few benches. To top off the serene setting, the view of Boulder City and Lake Mead from here. Pretty cool! What I learned also from talking with young man running the gift shop was that St. Jude's Ranch for Children is the safe haven and home to abused kids, pregnant and parenting teens, and transitional home for young adults. They nurture and teach the kids life and job skills. He proudly told us that they have a 100% high school graduation rate. Simply amazing! St Jude's Ranch for Children is not affiliated at all with Danny Thomas's St. Judes's non profit org. In 1967 Father Jack Adam's founded this place https://stjudesranch.org/about-us/history/ and for 47 years now it's been home to many kids. When we were milling about the place, kids were just getting off the school bus and you could tell they were happy and felt safe and welcomed here. The public is welcome and there are plenty of volunteer opportunities https://stjudesranch.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/ There's so much more to this special place. Next visit will be to see the classic car museum and the chapel. Another update soon to come!

Trekking a great cause for support to homeless individuals and families in the greater Las Vegas…read morearea. Learned about them through a documentary and did additional research that added to this organization's ethos & history. How could I not support them when the impact and importance they have been having is so worthwhile.

Donated Food to the Kitchen Everyone at the facility were…read moresuper friendly & helpful. It's a clean & safe facility for someone looking to get some food and help

***Review 1300***…read more Working for MGM Resorts International, it is so awesome to hear that they are great contributors to the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, so when my wife was planning to volunteer her time at Camp Cartwheel at Torino Ranch, I immediately told her I wanted in. To give you an idea of what the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is about, here's a bit of info off of their pamphlet: "Established in 1993, the Mission of the NCCF is to provide social, emotional, educational, and psychological support services and programs to families of ALL children diagnosed with life threatening or critical illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, hemophilia, renal disorders, and immunologic diseases and provide healing arts and wellness programs to adults touched by cancer. #F@!kCancer Many of us have lost a loved one or at least know of someone who is battling cancer, and knowing all this ahead of time as we made the trek to Torino Ranch made me a bit nervous, but very anxious to be with the kids as they were on the last day of their two weeks at Camp Cartwheel. Entering the gates at Torino Ranch, we parked at a designated lot and left all smartphones in our car (no service in the area, and no photography, especially of of the children are allowed)which is good, because if you ever get to volunteer at Camp Cartwheel, this is where you decompress from our chaotic usual surroundings, and just use your natural senses to take this memorable moment in without the constant distraction of technology. We first met up with Stephanie Parker, the Vice President of the NCCF who briefed us on what to expect during our visit and unexpectedly, tears started to flow as I heard sounds of the kids' innocent laughter and shouts of fun and excitement of children having a blast in the background(we haven't seen any of them yet at this point ) knowing the chronic illnesses that these kids were dealing with, this was their escape, their safe space, their "Disneyland" where they could just be themselves and not worry about getting weird stares and being made fun of. All kids and volunteers at Camp Cartwheel have nicknames, so no one really knows each other here, but strong bonds and friendships are made during the two week period. We got to see the kids in their element, as a dance party, volleyball game, and crafts were going on simultaneously. Kids also had scuba lessons at a nearby pool and were also putting the final touches on their beautiful artwork which are scheduled to be auctioned off during NCCF's 22nd Annual Profiles of Courage Gala at Bellagio 's Grand Ballroom on November 21st, 2015. Walking the grounds, it was like their little own town away from the outside world-Their little cabins, a beautiful greenhouse, a doctor's office in case of an incident or emergency, and even a little store where the kids get to shop for all kinds of stuff free of charge. Inside the store, we met "MOS",(Mother of Seven) who runs the store and is also a parent of a child who battled cancer. Telling us about her child's courageous battle which she lost at the age of 16, everyone was in tears. (My Yelp glasses came in handy!) We gathered outside the store and everyone got to make and eat their own ice cream using ziploc bags, ice, and salt. YUM! It was lunch time for the kids, and we were starting to feel like guests more than volunteers as we were treated to a delicious Beef Chili lunch complete with salad, dinner roll and tortilla chips. It was about this time where a little fella by the name of "Mariner" approached me, introduced himself, asked me and Wifey how our lunch was, and showed me his cool charms, bracelets, and necklace they made in art class, explained why he was wearing a tutu(yes, a dude with a tutu LOL!) with Seahawks colors(He was a huge fan of both Seattle teams, hence the tutu and nickname) While taking in the scenery as well as the experience so far, we were happy to contribute with a dessert buffet of store bought and homemade sweets which definitely put a smile on the kids' faces. We walked down to the lake after lunch where we were able to participate with the kids in their various activities-Kayaking on the lake, Rock Climbing Wall, and even "Dinosaur Egg" Paintball (Paint soaked sponges) against the kids. We also met CEO Jeff Gordon who thanked us for coming by and for MGM's continued support throughout the years. Our day had finally ended, as Stephanie explained that the goodbye ceremony is too sad and heartbreaking when the kids say their goodbyes and exchange phone numbers and info with each other, which is best leaving it as private time with families and volunteers. As we said our goodbyes, we were sent off with a NCCF information packet as well as a Camp Cartwheel shirt. Definitely an unforgettable experience for me, which I would like to donate more of my time to in the future. ALOHA!!! Shaka Meter: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 5

I've lost a loved one to cancer so picking Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation was an obvious choice…read morefor donating a small amount of money. I've been in contact with and met the CEO of the foundation, Jeff Gordon who is an amazing individual with a staff of caring people. Their love for the kids is unbelievable. They help out not only kids with cancer/sickle cell disease but their family as well since if one person in the family has a chronic illness, the whole family is affected (emotionally, physically, mentally and financially). Cancer, like other chronic illnesses, brings grief to the entire family. They provide counseling, monetary donations, food, etc. They have a camp near Pahrump where kids can be kids, forget about their illness and have fun for 2 weeks. The camp has a rock climbing wall, horses for kids to ride, games and activities. The social workers work with the kids and their family to make a memory book about the kids. There's a kid who had a superhero themed book. The stories are very touching and you'd seriously have to have a strong will to hold back the tears. Instead of buying a new purse, new shoes, new car - giving that money to something that's more meaningful might be the best thing to do. I've had a good life and it's only right to give back.

Everything. It's an upscale donation store. It has several…read morereally nice things and the employees are fantastic

It was my first time in on Valentine's Day and it was packed! I was greeted right as I walked in…read moreand the nice woman and gentleman let me know they were celebrating the life of a friend who recently passed and her husband was nice enough to donate some of her fabulous wardrobe. They had mini gift bags with a lovely picture of their friend and it was very touching gesture. They explained that the entire store was 50% off. I was like, "oh shoot... I better get a cart ." I spent around an hour looking around and found some awesome stuff. I didn't spend much time on the clothes as it was very busy and congested with people so I opted to shop around the perimeter for more home decor items. I'll definitely be back to check out the store more thoroughly. However I found a great picture frame... I'll be putting my own artwork in it but it was in great condition and large scale. I also got a timeless task lamp. Such great finds for $8 total!! What an awesome deal. This place is so cool. Will continue to recommend