Turkey - Thon taking place now!! Help families in need!

HELP of Southern Nevada is gearing up for the annual 97.1 The Point Turkey-Thon, a program which provides 1,200 Las Vegas Valley families with a Thanksgiving meal, with donation opportunities at Albertsons and The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from Oct. 31 through Nov. 17.

Representatives from HELP of Southern Nevada will be on-site at The Joint during the Guns N’ Roses Appetite for Democracy residency to collect monetary donations for the program. Concertgoers can donate to the Turkey-Thon when attending the concerts Oct. 31 through Nov. 17, beginning at 8 p.m. each night. To view the concert schedule, visit www.thejointlasvegas.com.

Donations of frozen turkeys and fixings will be also be accepted from Nov. 15 to 17 at three Albertsons locations: 575 College Drive (Thursday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.), 9725 S. Maryland Parkway (Friday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and 1650 N. Buffalo Drive (Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). 97.1 The Point will be broadcasting live from the Turkey-Thon, encouraging generous shoppers to contribute if they are able.

Those wishing to donate money for the 97.1 The Point Turkey-Thon online can do so at www.helpsonv.org, making sure to put “Thanksgiving” in the subject line on the donation page. A family of four can be fed with $35.

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ABOUT HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

HELP of Southern Nevada operates nine departments, consists of 83 employees and serves approximately 100,000 unduplicated clients each year.  The services HELP provides assist low-income families, homeless teens and adults among other individuals, to become more self-sufficient through direct services, trainings and referrals.  Programs available include Emergency Resources, Family Services, Weatherization, Community Alternative Sentencing, Work Opportunities Readiness Center, Holiday Assistance, Nevada 2-1-1 Call Center and Homeless and Youth Services.  For more information, call HELP of Southern Nevada at 702-369-4357 or visit www.helpsonv.org.