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Zappos for Good Supports Spread the Word Nevada with $25,000 Sponsorship
Funds to benefit the organization’s children’s literacy programs

Las Vegas – Henderson, NV (May 16, 2019) – Spread the Word Nevada (STWN) has been selected by Zappos for Good as the recipient of a $25,000 sponsorship for Howard Hollingsworth STEAM Academy for the 2019/20 school year. STWN and Zappos for Good welcomes Hollingsworth ES as the 60th adopted school in Southern Nevada.

This sponsorship allows the nonprofit to support Hollingsworth ES with the following children’s literacy programs:

• Kids to Kids provides books for each child’s home during the school year to build a home library. Five new and gently used books are selected at this kick-off celebration, and then, once a month, one additional book is selected to take home.
• Breakfast with Books increases the awareness and importance of reading as a family activity. Each program consists of a light snack, story time, raffle, and most importantly the opportunity for the whole family to choose a book to take home.

All of our programs promote book ownership and fosters a love of reading in the home. Literacy needs to be nurtured because it is the foundation for a child’s success in school and in life.

“Welcoming our 60th school in Southern Nevada is another step closer to reaching every at-risk student in our state,” says Lisa Habighorst, Executive Director of STWN. “We’re so grateful Zappos for Good took that step with us to support the children and their families at Hollingsworth.”

“We have a love for pursuing growth and learning here at Zappos and this program is going to help kids from our own community share in that passion through the joy of reading!” said Steven Bautista, Head of Charity at Zappos.com.

About Spread the Word Nevada
Spread the Word Nevada, Inc., is a children’s literacy nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation, dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the hands and homes of children within Nevada’s at-risk, low income communities. While developing a love of reading, these libraries promote future academic achievement and self-confidence, which impacts lifelong success. Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has distributed more than five million gently used and new books to approximately 548,000 low-income youth in Nevada. Please visit www.SpreadTheWordNevada.org to learn more about program details or call at (702) 564-7809. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Zappos.com
Established in 1999, Zappos.com has quickly become the leading destination in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. Zappos currently showcases millions of products from over 1,000 clothing and shoe brands. Zappos is also proud to be rated ELITE by STELLAService and was named a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion, one of only 40 companies so named in the U.S. More information about the customer service philosophy, unique culture and job openings can be found at www.zappos.com/about/press-kit. More information about Zappos Insights, and its business membership program can be found at zapposinsights.com. Zappos.com, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Media Contact
Victoria Soares 702-564-7809
vicki@spreadthewordnevada.org

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Lee, Langlois, and Associates Wealth Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services
Grants $25,000 to Spread the Word Nevada

Funds to benefit the organization’s children’s literacy programs

Las Vegas – Henderson, NV (January 31, 2019) – Spread the Word Nevada (STWN) has been selected by Lee, Langlois, and Associates Wealth Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services as the recipient of a $25,000 grant to adopt William Ferron Elementary School for the 2018/19 school year.

Funds support two key literacy programs aimed to instill a lifelong appreciate for books. Kids to Kids puts books into the hands of children so they may build home libraries. Five new and gently used books are selected at this kick-off celebration, and then, once a month, one additional book is selected to take home. Breakfast with Books increases the awareness and importance of reading as a family activity. Each program consists of a light snack, story time, raffle, and most importantly the opportunity for the whole family to choose a book to take home.

“Providing these students and their families with our programs will surely set them up to a big and bright future,” says Lisa Habighorst, Executive Director of Spread the Word Nevada. “Having the support of generous community partners like Lee, Langlois, and Associates is a another big step towards advancing childhood literacy in Nevada.”

“Books and literacy give children joy, imagination, and confidence that provide lifelong advantages,” says Reneé Langlois, Associate Vice President at Lee, Langlois, and Associates. “We are honored to partner with such a noble organization in Spread the Word Nevada and are excited to support Ferron Elementary.”

About Spread the Word Nevada
Spread the Word Nevada Inc. is a children’s literacy nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation, dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the hands and homes of children within Nevada’s at-risk, low income communities. While developing a love of reading, these libraries promote future academic achievement and self-confidence, which impacts lifelong success. Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has distributed more than 4.8 million gently used and new books to approximately 542,000 low-income youth in Nevada. Please visit www.SpreadTheWordNevada.org to learn more about program details or call at (702) 564-7809. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Media Contact
Samantha Picazo 702-564-7809 x109
spicazo@spreadthewordnevada.org

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 John Krakauer Charitable Trust Grants $40,000 to Spread the Word Nevada

 Grant to benefit the organization’s Books on the Move Project

Las Vegas – Henderson, NV (April 28, 2015) – Spread the Word Nevada (STWN) has been selected by the John Krakauer Charitable Trust as the recipient of a $40,000 grant. This gift was made possible by the John Krakauer Charitable Trust advised by Stacey Wedding and Mary Jo Ball of Professionals in Philanthropy. Mr. Krakauer was a generous contributor to Spread the Word Nevada during his lifetime and his philanthropic legacy is being carried forward by his trusted advisors at Professionals in Philanthropy who work with multiple philanthropists and nonprofits in Nevada and nationwide.

The grant donation will support program growth and outreach that results in solutions that are designed to optimize, manage and deliver STWN’s literacy services efficiently. It will also provide leadership training to STWN staff members.

“We applaud the work of Spread the Word Nevada and their literacy program that provides books and reading mentors to at-risk, low-income children in Southern Nevada,” said Stacey Wedding, Founder of Professionals in Philanthropy and Chief Advisor to the John Krakauer Charitable Trust. “Mr. Krakauer was a huge fan of Spread the Word Nevada during his lifetime and would be delighted to know his legacy is continuing through a sizeable gift that will impact so many.”

Since STWN’s inception in 2001, 34 schools have been adopted and more than 389,000 youth have been served throughout Southern Nevada.

“This generous grant will allow us to continue providing much needed books and literacy services to our low-income children, which is a goal that could not come to fruition without the financial support from amazingly generous partners like John Krakauer Charitable Trust.” said Lisa Habighorst, STWN Executive Director.

About Spread the Word Nevada

Spread the Word Nevada, Inc., is a children’s literacy nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation, dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the hands and homes of children within Southern Nevada’s at-risk, low income communities. While developing a love of reading, these libraries promote future academic achievement and self-confidence, which impacts lifelong success.

 

Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has distributed more than 3 million gently used and new books to approximately 389,000 low-income youth in Southern Nevada. Please visit www.SpreadTheWordNevada.org to learn more about program details or call at (702) 564-7809. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Professionals in Philanthropy

Established in 2006 by native Las Vegan Stacey Wedding, Professionals in Philanthropy (PiP) is a socially responsible company that assists generous individuals and organizations in creating lasting change in communities, our country and the world. PiP guides philanthropies and nonprofit clients in a variety of areas, some of  which  include board governance, strategic planning, storytelling, grant research/writing, customized training, and advising. Learn more at www.profinphil.com or call us at 702.896.4915.

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Media Contact

Vicki Soares

(702) 203-0002

Vicki@spreadthewordnevada.org

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Spread the Word Nevada Adopts Will Beckley Elementary School

Sponsored by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

34^th School Adopted by the Literacy Non-profit

Las Vegas – Henderson, NV (March 24, 2015) – Spread the Word Nevada (STWN), the largest children’s literacy non-profit in the State will adopt its 34^th school – Will Beckley ES in Las Vegas on March 27, 2015. This adoption is made possible by the generous sponsorship from the Las Vegas Rotary Club.

 

Who:              Spread the Word Nevada to bring books and literacy services to Will Beckley Elementary School students.

 

The school is being sponsored by STWN’s community partner, The Las Vegas Rotary Club. The Club recently provided a grant to STWN as part of its mission of “Teaching Youth to Succeed Through Literacy, Education and Life Skills Development”.

 

What:             Spread the Word Nevada’s 34^th school adoption kick-off ceremony. Students will receive an initial distribution of one book bag and five books to start their home libraries. From there on, students will continue to receive monthly book distributions in addition to various literacy services including the STWN Books & Buddies (mentoring) and Breakfast with Books programs (family literacy services).

 

When:            Friday, March 27, 2015

12:15p.m. – Guest Reception

1:00p.m. – First Assembly: Adoption kick-off ceremony and Book Distribution

2:00p.m. – Second Assembly: Adoption kick-off ceremony and Book Distribution

 

Where:          Will Beckley Elementary School

3223 Glenhurst Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89121

 

Interview Opportunities: Members from the Las Vegas Rotary Club; Spread the Word Nevada Executive team and Board members; Beckley ES administration.

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About Spread the Word Nevada

Spread the Word Nevada, Inc., is a children’s literacy nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation, dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the hands and homes of children within Southern Nevada’s at-risk, low income communities. While developing a love of reading, these libraries promote future academic achievement and self-confidence, which impacts lifelong success.  Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has distributed more than 3 million gently used and new books to approximately 387,000 low-income youth in Southern Nevada. Please visit www.SpreadTheWordNevada.org to learn more about program details or call at (702) 564-7809. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

 

About the Las Vegas Rotary Club

In 1923, a group of community minded business leaders chartered the first Rotary club in southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Rotary Club. In our 92 years of Service Above Self our club has had many notable accomplishments. These include the construction of many Boy Scout huts; the establishment of Doolittle Park and the “Las Vegas Rotary Club Kid’s World” at Gowan Park; fundraising for the establishment of a library in Las Vegas; and sponsoring additional Rotary clubs, among many others.  Our Club has been actively involved in service projects with a focus on children including “Santa Clothes,” a long standing annual event aimed at providing clothes and mentoring for local children from several organizations including the Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army and two local elementary schools.  As a member of Rotary International, our club also participates in many worldwide humanitarian projects such as the Corazon Superbuild in Tecate, Mexico, polio eradication, clean water and sanitation, and schools in Third World countries.  For more information on our club, please visit www.LasVegasRotary.com.

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Media Contact

Vicki Soares

(702) 203-0002

Vicki@spreadthewordnevada.org