Our non-profit Philanthropic initiatives
Our Philanthropic initiatives
Our CSR charitable initiatives/projects allow us to take a more deliberate approach to doing good and demonstrate our values to meet the mission. We will contribute to meaningful social charitable projects to achieve these goals:
1) To take a more active role in shaping our Las Vegas community for the better.
2) To build more relationships between community members, nonprofits and businesses of all sizes, creating wide-reaching philanthropic networks and support systems.
At this time, we are all participating as a volunteer with no paid employees and our projects are funded by generous donors and members. We appreciate your support!
Las Vegas Okinawan Club has several partnerships with local nonprofits and communities to better serve our Southern Nevada community! Our community service initiatives include:
1. Shannon West Youth Homeless Center - Dessert /baking goods delivery to Shannon West Youth Homeless Center once a month together with Ninth Island Aunties.
https://www.helpsonv.org/shannon-west-homeless-youth-center
2. Hunger Relief and Education Support for At-risk Children - Las Vegas Okinawan Club participates in Back-to-School Event to distribute school supplies, Easter Food Basket Giveaway and early literacy books each year.
3. Senior Services for Minority and Immigrant Individuals and Families - Las Vegas Okinawan Club's Keiro program offers dependent older adults, a warm, safe and encouraging environment. Our friendly and professional volunteers provide:
- Social interaction
- Assortment of stimulating, structured activities including music, games, art
- Gentle exercise
- Wellness activities, health screening
For families caring for a dependent older relative, can feel confident that their loved one is being cared for in a safe and nurturing setting. Volunteers in the Keiro Senior Services program are bilingual
4. Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Greater Las Vegas - members cook for the families of sick children fighting for their health at Sunrise Children's Hospital with Ninth Island Aunties. The facility accommodates rooms. We provide ingredients and cook dinner for the family members that are staying. Please sisit RMH at https://rmhlv.org/
5. Las Vegas Homeless Camp Food Distribution - members help coordinate food pickup and deliver for food distribution to a homeless camp near the Las Vegas Strip once a month. Our partnership with "The Promise" allows for helping those in need. Please visit https://www.instagram.com/thepromiselv/.
6. Food Drive for Struggling Families - Las Vegas Okinawan Club's new initiative is to help to feed families and individuals in need in our Southern Nevada community, and food and monetary gifts donated by caring community members are a vital part of making that happen. If you have non-perishable food you are not using or not going to consume, please consider to donate and drop them off at our club events and gatherings.
Food Distribution to Homeless Camp (Once a Month)
Helping our unhoused community
Las Vegas Okinawan Club delivers and coordinates food pickup for a homeless camp near the Las Vegas Strip once a month. Thank you, Asian Community Resource Center for the partnership! The food was distributed on March 12, 2023
Cooking Dinner for Families Staying at Ronald Mcdonald House
Thank you to all the partners!
Las Vegas Okinawan Club members joined Ninth Island Aunties to cook Chicken & Rice dinner for the families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Las Vegas and donated chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert on March 4, 2023.
Toiletries Drive for Community Outreach at Molasky Park 03/1
Thank you to all the partners!
Las Vegas Okinawan Club donated hygiene items (shampoos, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush and other hygiene items for a community outreach event, Toiletries Drive presented by the Operations Aloha Auction. The items will be distributed to a homeless community on March 18, 2023 at Molasky Park. Thank you for all the donors and partners for collaboration!
Senior Services for Minority & Immigrant Seniors
Keiro Senior Services for Elderly
- Las Vegas Okinawan Club's Keiro program offers dependent older adults, a warm, safe and encouraging environment. Our friendly and professional volunteers provide: Social interaction Assortment of stimulating, structured activities including music, games, art Gentle exercise Wellness activities, health screening
Our friendly and professional volunteers provide:
- Social interaction
- Assortment of stimulating, structured activities including music, games, art
- Gentle exercise
- Wellness activities, health screening
For families caring for a dependent older relative, can feel confident that their loved one is being cared for in a safe and nurturing setting. Volunteers in the Keiro Senior Services program are bilingual
New Year's Food Drive
Helping Struggling Families in Our Community
Las Vegas Okinawan Club held its annual New Year's Food Drive during New Year's Party on February 18, 2023. Thank you for all the donations of food. The food was distributed to among the struggling families and children in our community.
School Supplies & Sensory Bottles for UMC Children's Hospita
Thank you to all the partners!
Las Vegas Okinawan Club members put together school supplies and sensory bottles for the children fighting for their health at UMC Children’s Hospital. We are grateful for the support and donation received from the Public Education Foundation and volunteers from 9th Island Cultural Club of Las Vegas.
Our Nonprofit social responsibility initiatives
Anti-asian Hate Crime Seminar 05/26/2022
BAck-To School Charity Project07/30/2022
Anti-asian Hate Crime Seminar 05/26/2022
Event Information - "2022 AAPI Heritage Month" Las Vegas CelebrAsian" on May 26, 2022 Thursday from 11 am - 1 pm at West Sahara Library (multipurpose room). Please join us! The event consists three parts: Part 1 - Recognitions of Philanthropic AAPI organizations Part 2 - Resource sharing on Crime prevention and personal safety by Las Vegas Metro Police Department Hate crime reporting procedure by FBI Las Vegas Legal perspective/legal rights as a victim of hate crime by UNLV Law Professor Part 3 - Cultural performance by various Asian American & Pacific Islander groups. Okinawan traditional dancers, Hula Hui O' Ho'olauna from Japanese Cultural Club LV and more performers you'll enjoy!
Project origami 07/17/22
BAck-To School Charity Project07/30/2022
Anti-asian Hate Crime Seminar 05/26/2022
Las Vegas Okinawan Club is happy to announce the partnership opportunity with the UMC Children’s Hospital for “Project Origami”. Our goal is to make and donate at least 100 goodie bags (with our Origami paper cranes we are currently making) that include the following donation wish list from the hospital: Coloring books / Coloring Pencils and coloring pens Socks in all sizes (with cute animal or character print) Erasers, Crayons & Pencils (with cute animal or character print) Puzzles, Play Doh or Slime, Toy animals, insects or dinosaurs, Baby dolls, Blocks Stress balls Toothbrush kits Any other items from the donation wish list are also appreciated. Origami Paper Cranes will be included for decoration in each bag.
BAck-To School Charity Project07/30/2022
BAck-To School Charity Project07/30/2022
Senior services seminar & registration (August 2022)
Las Vegas Okinawan Club is partnered with Center for Women and Families for Abroad and Japanese Community Resource Center Las Vegas to distribute school supplies to low-income families and students on July 30, 2022. Location and time will be determined soon and will be shared here.
Senior services seminar & registration (August 2022)
Senior services seminar & registration (August 2022)
Senior services seminar & registration (August 2022)
We are holding a senior services seminar in August 2022! More information to come!
Project Easter Basket Giveaway (April 1, 2023)
Senior services seminar & registration (August 2022)
Project Easter Basket Giveaway (April 1, 2023)
April 1 - Easter Basket Giveaway: seeking volunteers to put together baskets on Saturday, April 1 (11 am - 4 pm) at Wells Fargo Office (4425 Spring Mountain Rd.) to donate to children in need. Any referrals must be made by March 15 for children age between 2 and 8 to receive a basket. Older children will receive treat bag. Required information for the referral include gender, age and allergies.
Anyone interested in joining any of these projects, please call/text (702) 350-2689.
Seeking your suggestions!
Senior services seminar & registration (August 2022)
Project Easter Basket Giveaway (April 1, 2023)
We want to hear from you! If there is any topics you would like to hear from a specialist or find out information, please let us know and we want to make it happen for our community! Our goal is to improve the quality of your life!
2022 Back-To-School Supplies Giveaway Event was success!
Thank you to all the partners!
Las Vegas Okinawan Club held Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway Event on July 30, 2022 with volunteers from Center for Women and Families from Abroad, Nevada Health Link, Las Vegas Okinawan Club and Western High School. We served over 300 children and families. Thank you for the collaboration! Children also received free shaved ice!
Food Drive Initiative to Help Our Community
Make a Difference in Nevada
Las Vegas Okinawan Club's new initiative is to help to feed families and individuals in need in our Southern Nevada community, and food and monetary gifts donated by caring community members are a vital part of making that happen. If you have non-perishable food you are not using or not going to consume, please consider to donate and drop them off at our club events and gatherings. For questions, please text (702) 350-2689.
Available Resources for Seniors in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas Okinawan Club held Senior Services Seminar on August 24, 2022.
Please check all the available resources for. our senior citizens in our Southern Nevada Community!
United States Senate
- Senator Jacky Rosen’s Team (Casework assistance with federal agencies including Social Security benefits)
Government (Nevada State, Clark County)
- Clark County Social Service, Senior Services Unit https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/residents/assistance_programs/senior_services.php
- Nevada Department of Health and Human Services - Aging and Disability Services Division
https://adsd.nv.gov/Programs/Seniors/Seniors/
- Nevada Care Connection Resource Center https://www.nevadacareconnection.org/
- Nevada Health Link https://www.nevadahealthlink.com/
Nonprofit
- Asian Community Resource Center https://www.lvacrc.org
- Asian Community Development Council https://acdcnv.org/; HAPI Medical Center https://www.hapimedical.org/
- Dignity Health - St. Rose https://www.dignityhealth.org/las-vegas
- Elder HelpLV https://www.elderhelplv.org/about-us
- Jewish Family Service Agency https://www.jfsalv.org/
- Helping Hands of Vegas Valley https://dh.hhovv.org/
- Nevada Senior Services https://www.nevadaseniorservices.org/
- Southern Nevada Senior Law Program https://snslp.org/
- Three Square https://www.threesquare.org/
Other Agencies and Business Organizations
- Humana https://www.humana.com/
- Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/palm
- Nevada Medicare Office https://www.nevadamedicare.com/
- Silverado Red Rock Memory Care Community https://www.silverado.com/locations/silverado-redrock/
- Dr’s Kopolow & Girisgen Eye Doctor https://www.lasvegaseyedocs.com/
Resources - Senior Services Directory
September 12, 2022 Monday
Splash Back To School Party And School Supply Drive
Friday, July 28 5-7 p.m. @Centennial Hills Community Center/YMCA Pool (6601 N. Buffalo Drive.)
Councilwoman Brune of Ward 6 is hosting a Back-to-School Party and School Supply Drive on Friday, July 28 from 5-7pm at the Centennial Hills Community Center/YMCA located at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Click here for additional information.
Visit here for more info: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/residents/events/detail/ward-6-back-to-school-party-school-supply-drive
Las Vegas Okinawan Club will be sponsoring and donated school supplies. Please consider donating school supplies, and enjoy live DJ, FREE swimming, FREE snow cones, community vendors, raffles, activities and more!
All school supplies donated will go towards Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (https://nphy.org/), Child Haven and Foster Kinship (https://www.fosterkinship.org/).
ラスベガス市議会議員6区のブルーン氏、は、7月28日金曜日の午後5時から7時まで、バッファロードライブ北6601番地にあるセンテニアルヒルズコミュニティセンター/YMCAで、新学期パーティーと学用品ドライブを主催します。追加情報については、ここをクリックしてください。
ラスベガス沖縄クラブが後援し、学用品を寄付します。学用品の寄付をご検討ください。ライブ DJ、無料の水泳、無料のかき氷、コミュニティ ベンダー、抽選会、アクティビティなどをお楽しみください。
寄付された学用品はすべて、ホームレス青少年のためのネバダ パートナーシップ (https://nphy.org/)、チャイルド ヘブン アンド フォスター キンシップ (https://www.fosterkinship.org/) に寄付されます。
Back To School Give Away Event 7/29/23 Sat
Back to School Give Away Event hosted by the City of North LAs Vegas and North Las Vegas Police Department
Las Vegas Okinwan Club is one of the sponsors for the Back-To-School Event on July 29, 2023 from 10 am - 1 pm. Please see the event flyer for details.
What's available? Come by to receive:
FREE backpacks
FREE school supplies
FREE dental screenings
FREE haircuts
Food, fun activities and more!
All while supplies last! Please arrive early!
Community Service / Philanthropic Initiatives
Our Philanthropic initiatives
Las Vegas Okinawan Club has several partnerships with local nonprofits and communities to better serve our Southern Nevada community! Our community service initiatives include:
1. Shannon West Youth Homeless Center - Dessert /baking goods delivery to Shannon West Youth Homeless Center once a month together with Ninth Island Aunties.
https://www.helpsonv.org/shannon-west-homeless-youth-center
2. Hunger Relief and Education Support for At-risk Children - Las Vegas Okinawan Club participates in Back-to-School Event to distribute school supplies, Easter Food Basket Giveaway and early literacy books each year.
3. Senior Services for Minority and Immigrant Individuals and Families - Las Vegas Okinawan Club's Keiro program offers dependent older adults, a warm, safe and encouraging environment. Our friendly and professional volunteers provide:
- Social interaction
- Assortment of stimulating, structured activities including music, games, art
- Gentle exercise
- Wellness activities, health screening
For families caring for a dependent older relative, can feel confident that their loved one is being cared for in a safe and nurturing setting. Volunteers in the Keiro Senior Services program are bilingual
4. Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Greater Las Vegas - members cook for the families of sick children fighting for their health at Sunrise Children's Hospital with Ninth Island Aunties. The facility accommodates rooms. We provide ingredients and cook dinner for the family members that are staying. Please sisit RMH at https://rmhlv.org/
5. Las Vegas Homeless Camp Food Distribution - members help coordinate food pickup and deliver for food distribution to a homeless camp near the Las Vegas Strip once a month. Our partnership with "The Promise" allows for helping those in need. Please visit https://www.instagram.com/thepromiselv/.
6. Food Drive for Struggling Families - Las Vegas Okinawan Club's new initiative is to help to feed families and individuals in need in our Southern Nevada community, and food and monetary gifts donated by caring community members are a vital part of making that happen. If you have non-perishable food you are not using or not going to consume, please consider to donate and drop them off at our club events and gatherings.
Learn More
Please visit our "Philanthropic Initiatives" page to learn more about our community service projects.
Easter Egg Hunt Book Distribution
Children's Book Distribution at the Easter Egg Hunt was success!
Special thanks to Kumu Charles Herring and Henderson Equality Center for the Las Vegas Okinawan Club volunteers to join the Easter Egg Hunt on April 8 to distribute FREE children’s books to support early childhood literacy for our children in Southern Nevada. We distributed 120 books, and there were 1,000 children registered! We hope to bring more books next year.
Past Event - 2023 Back-To-School Giveaway Sat 07/29/23
Back-To-School Giveaway Saturday, July 29, 2023
Back-To-School Initiative Saturday, July 29, 2023Special thanks to the City of North Las Vegas for allowing the Las Vegas Okinawan Club to participate in the annual “Back to School Giveaway event” for children in our community! We donated school supplies. Together, we served over 1,000 families, where students received free supplies, backpacks, shoes, dental checkups, haircuts and more to begin the school year. We appreciate our fiscal sponsor, Gene Haas Foundation so we can serve and give back to our community!