United Way of Southern Nevada

United Way of Southern Nevada administers public and private funding for early education and provided related programs and services, including support for preschool scholarships through the Nevada ready state pre- kindergarten program and neighborhood network. The goal of uwsns early education programs is to expand access to, and enrollment in, high-quality early education programs in center-based and home-based settings across the state of Nevada. United Way of Southern Nevada is expanding access to high-quality school readiness programs in partnership with the Nevada department of education through the nv ready state pre-k program. In 2023-2024 uwsn supported 1,054 children and families with free preschool seats at private and independent early education centers across the state of Nevada. Outcomes include increased equitable access for children from low-income households to attend high-quality prek programs, financial relief for parents, technical assistance for preschools to expand family participation in their childs academic journey, and tracking student learning outcomes. Neighborhood network is a peer-focused professional development opportunity for home-based childcare providers that includes peer networking and support, cpr and first aid training, sponsored field trips, professional development, and parent engagement workshops. In 2023-2024, neighborhood network ensured over 250 home-based childcare providers had access to key supportive resources, learning opportunities,and professional networking.

United Way of Southern Nevada ensures the availability of emergency support in Southern Nevada through multiple programs providing food, housing, and utility assistance. The goal of these programs is to maintain household stability for all residents of Southern Nevada. Uwsn administers project reach, an energy assistance program supporting low-income older adults; the emergency food and shelter program, a federally-funded program ensuring the availability of mass shelter, rent assistance, temporary shelter, food assistance, and utility payment assistance to residents in Southern Nevada; and a series of corporate crisis funds, an emergency assistance program to support workers facing a life, medical, or related crisis. In 2023-2024, uwsn emergency assistance programs supported 57,736 people with food assistance; 2,987 households with rent, mortgage, hotel/motel, or shelter assistance; 2,815 households with energy, gas, water, and sewer bills; and 37people were supported with other emergency assistance.

United Way of Southern Nevada provides community impact grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve student success, workforce development, and community support in Southern Nevada. The goal of the uwsn grant program is to identify charitable programs that are effective at helping students reach their potential, those that are effective at helping people find a pathway into the workforce, and those that help people avoid crises and maintain household stability. In 2023-2024, community impact grants supported 50 young children with early literacy programs; 4,137 students enrolled in afterschool and enrichment programs; 4,268 students received assistance in the transition to college and career; 2,730 people supported with job training and career skills training; 1,520 people assisted through crisis support; 4,076 people received free or low-cost healthcare services; and 701 households received housing assistance.