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About Community Connect
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United Way of Southern Nevada's Community Connect is an online information hub that tracks county-wide and municipal-level performance on a select group of demographic, education, health, and financial measures. Community Connect is a system built to increase our community's awareness of local issues by presenting data in accessible and locally-relevant ways.Each indicator includes a description of the data used, a summary of local trends, and the ability to explore a variety of charts and data visualizations. UWSN will use the hub to share research reports and other analysis, and to inform its own decision making. By making data more accessible to residents of Clark County, Community Connect can empower communities across Southern Nevada to actively participate in processes of positive social change.
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Our Work
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Early Childhood Education
Education is the foundation of a good life, which is why it’s essential that children enter school ready to learn. Early childhood education is one of the most effective methods of closing learning gaps that form in a child’s first five years of life. Our goal is to increase the number of 3 and 4 year olds attending pre-kindergarten programs and reading on time.
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High School Achievement
Breaking the cycle of poverty starts in the classroom. When students receive support through middle school and high school, they can finish high school ready to succeed in college or career. Our goal is to improve graduation rates across Clark County, particularly in our most disadvantaged schools.
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Post-Secondary Attainment
Our economy is growing and changing, requiring workers who are highly trained and ready to take on new challenges. In a global, technology-focused economy, we need a skilled workforce to be competitive and address the needs of local companies. Our goal is to increase the percentage of adults with an associate's degree or higher.
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Workforce Supports
While children and students are learning and progressing to future success, they need a stable family foundation to support them. Parents and families may need extra help in the form of community services to keep this foundation strong. Our goal is to increase the number of people working full- or part-time in Clark County.
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Free Tax Preparation
Those earning less than $55,000 can receive free tax assistance preparation and e-filing, delivered by IRS-certified volunteers at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites throughout Clark and Nye Counties. The program has also helped Nevada secure over $600 million annually through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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Project Reach
Funded by NV Energy and administered through United Way of Southern Nevada, Project REACH is a year-round program designed to help vulnerable adults 62 years and older, medically fragile or Reserve and National Guard members, who meet the income guidelines, have access to energy assistance.
Partner Links
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United Way Volunteer Center
Learn about volunteer opportunities that you can join to make change.
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Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Search over 2.6 million items in this public library system.
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Workforce Connections
Connecting job seekers to education, job training, and employment opportunities.
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Nevada 2-1-1
Search a variety of social and supportive services available in Southern Nevada.
Did you know?
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You can find your State representatives and track legislation at https://openstates.org/
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United Way's Young Philanthropists Society creates opportunities for volunteerism and advocacy for young professionals
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You can find your Federal representatives and track legislation at
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Established in 1956, Clark County School District is the fifth-largest in the nation, educating over 320,000 students each year
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United Way partners with over 70,000 companies worldwide to build collaborative solutions to longstanding challenges
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United Way is the world's largest privately-funded nonprofit, raising over $5 billion to build stronger communities
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United Way of Southern Nevada has supported over 55,000 students on their path to graduation
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United Way of Southern Nevada has provided almost 80,000 hours of teacher training across Clark County
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United Way works with over 2.9 million volunteers and 10.3 million donors in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories
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