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Monday, November 15, 2021
Today, November 15, is National Philanthropy Day! According to Meriam-Webster.com, the essential meaning of philanthropy is the practice of giving…
Friday, October 1, 2021
We are excited to announce the next investment United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) is making to improve outcomes for our region’s…
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Our goal? Get more children to school, more often. The more children are at school, the more opportunities they have to learn. It seems simple, right…
Monday, August 30, 2021
Your support this past fiscal year was instrumental in United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) delivering over $3.4 million of impact in…
Friday, July 23, 2021
As our community prepares to celebrate Pride at the annual Northern Nevada Pride Parade, I have been reflecting on the LGBTQA+ community with the…
Thursday, July 1, 2021
By: Michael Brazier, CEO and President       For the past three and half years, I have had the privilege of leading United Way of Northern Nevada…