| << Back |  |
Making a Difference: Young Men’s Service League’s “Ultimate Gift” Benefits Project 150
November was National Philanthropy Month and, considering this time of year also tends to be one of the hardest for those in need, it’s fortunate to have an influx of assistance, support and partnership from charitable organizations in the city.
One such organization came together to make a huge impact on our local high school youth. The Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Las Vegas, in conjunction with a chapter-wide YMSL program known as the “Ultimate Gift,” chose local non-profit organization Project 150 as the recipient of a huge kindness. Taking the first weekend of November, mothers and sons gathered to clean, paint, decorate and stock pantries full of food for three “resource” rooms at Desert Pines High School, Mohave High School and Western High School. The rooms will provide a welcoming environment for homeless students who may not have anywhere to go before or after school. “Our Chapter chose Project 150 as the recipient of the Ultimate Gift because it speaks to a need in the Clark County School District,” said YMSL Las Vegas Chapter founder and president, Kristen Beling-Dougherty. “Supporting homeless students to help them stay in school is one of the driving forces behind YMSL’s support. We understand the value and importance of what a high school diploma will mean to the future of these teens.”
The YMSL is newly established in Las Vegas. The non-profit initiates and encourages high school aged young men and their mothers to assist, serve, and support those who are in need in their communities. To learn more visit www.ymsllasvegas.org. For information on Project 150 and to assist local homeless high school students visit www.project150.org.
