Bank
of America announced Goodwill of Southern Nevada as the recipient of its
$200,000 Neighborhood Builders grant during an annual community celebration at
The Smith Center.
The
Neighborhood Builders grant will provide a financial boost to Goodwill's
Veteran Integration Program (VIP) – which provides coordinated job training and
employment services tailored to veterans, and their families’, unique
needs. Since its inception two years
ago, Goodwill’s VIP has helped more than 500 local veterans and immediate
family members find work and become self-supporting. The grant is projected to
assist approximately 225 veterans and/or family members find work in Southern
Nevada over a two-year period.
Also
at The Smith Center celebration, Bank of America announced more than $2 million
in financial support for 75-plus Southern Nevada community nonprofits. The
event provided a unique opportunity for Las Vegas' nonprofit leaders to come
together and celebrate successes within our community.
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