ReInvent Schools Las Vegas is based on a National Community School Model, where educators and community partners align assets and expertise in order to improve student success.

ReInvent Schools is an intentional school transformation strategy concentrating on expanded learning opportunities, health and social services, family and community engagement, as well as early childhood development.

Through the use of AmeriCorps Tutors and Student Success Members, more than 8,855 students receive support at 12 elementary schools and one middle school. ReInvent Schools are showing improvements in student attendance, reading proficiency, parental involvement, and reduced disciplinary referrals; these outcomes are leading to promising academic improvements.

Each school year begins with an energizing, motivating ReInvent Schools Training Summit, for the full spectrum of school staff, which reinforces the core set of shared operating principles. Together students and families are motivated and engaged in learning both in school and after-school.

Partnership Opportunities

To continue to grow the ReInvent Schools model and increase support services and programs to current school communities, the Mayor’s Fund is seeking partnerships to:

Early childhood education is one of the best investments in a child’s future. Research shows that high-quality early learning experiences have a significant impact on long-term success.

The city of Las Vegas recognizes the importance of early learning and has already made numerous investments—some in traditional Pre-K offerings and some in more innovative solutions:

In August 2017, the city of Las Vegas opened two Strong Start Academies—Strong Start Lorenzi and Strong Start Alta. Both academies offer a nurturing educational program that ensures the optimal physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of each enrolled child.

Strong Start Academy at the Stupak Community Center opened in August 2018. Strong Start Academy at the Doolittle Community Center will open in 2019. The city will launch the Strong Start Academy Mobile Classroom in Fall 2018 to serve young learners across the city who aren’t otherwise participating in Pre-K.

Join the city of Las Vegas in supporting the success of our littlest learners.

Partnership Opportunities

The city established an ambitious five-year goal to add a minimum of 1,000 new Pre-K seats with 80 percent of Pre-K students passing the kindergarten entrance assessment. To-date, 500 seats have been established.

At $10,000 per student, per seat, an additional $5 million is required over five years to achieve the goal. Additional partnership opportunities are also available to support field trips, portable outdoor equipment, and STEM materials for families to engage in hands-on learning.

Children growing up in low-income households fall behind an average of two months in reading achievement during the summer. And, this ‘summer slide’ adds up—by the end of fifth grade, children growing up in low-income households are nearly three grade equivalents behind their more affluent peers.

The city of Las Vegas seeks to reverse this trend through effective, research-based Summer Learning Academies.

In partnership with local education nonprofits, summer Learning Academies utilize explicit, engaging instruction in reading and math to mitigate the loss of academic skills during the summer months. Students are also provided a nutritious breakfast and lunch daily at no charge.

As our city’s beacon of hope for those experiencing homelessness, the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center provides a one-stop sanctuary. For many homeless persons, their pets are lifelines for survival and important companions. Because pets are typically not allowed in shelters, many homeless persons will choose to remain on the street with their pets. To ensure those individuals with pets are welcome and encouraged to seek services at the Courtyard, the Mayor’s Fund is working to fundraise for a variety of essential pet-related services at the Courtyard, including pet kennels, grooming and veterinary services, supplies and more. At the Mayor’s Fund, we believe that compassion should be extended to all living beings.

Strong Future Las Vegas youth employment program provides workforce readiness training and employment to youth in Las Vegas.

Our workforce readiness training offers a seven-session course taught by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and includes resume writing, time management, interview techniques, ethics, and professionalism. Our adult advisors work closely with youth and their worksite supervisors to provide feedback and guidance, ensuring a meaningful and productive work experience.

Summer Jobs

Working for the summer helps youth explore varied career opportunities, enhance essential workplace skills, and establish valuable relationships with the business community for future job opportunities.

After-School Jobs

Strong Future Las Vegas youth employment program continually runs job readiness training, including financial literacy, communication and conflict management skills, and provides a range of comprehensive supports based on youth need. After completing this training, youth are matched with an after-school job and are supported by an adult advisor to encourage commitment to both work and school responsibilities.

Hire/Sponsor Youth

Hire your future workforce today. Experiential learning is an important part of youth workforce readiness.

Youth Sign-up

Explore a variety of industries through intensive case management, training services, educational programs and supportive services.

 Additional Partnership Opportunities

The Mayor’s Fund is seeking community partners who can enhance the offerings and experience of the Youth Employment Program. Current requests include:

It is estimated that one in five households in Las Vegas do not have access to the internet.

In an increasingly digital and connected world, digital illiteracy and lack of access to technology can act as significant barriers to achieving high-wage employment and self-sufficiency.

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority was selected to pilot ConnectHomeUSA, an innovative program to end the digital divide in public housing across the United States. This program connects families with high-speed internet access and provides a device for home use, benefiting all members of the family—from schoolchildren to parents seeking employment.

The city of Las Vegas is one of 30 communities nationwide that will increase access to technology among residents living in public housing developments, beginning with sites that are close to the city’s ReInvent Schools.

Partnership Opportunities

The city of Las Vegas has committed funding to pilot this project in 300 households.

With private support, the city hopes to equip a total of 2,000 families living in public housing with a tablet computer, high-speed internet and computer training.

The Mayor’s Fund is seeking $595,000—just $350 per family—to provide these important resources.

The Las Vegas Book Festival is the largest literary event in Nevada and attracts 10,000+ attendees of all ages.

For 17 years, the city of Las Vegas has partnered with local businesses and nonprofits to bring the joy of reading to our community.

This three-day festival includes a wide range of events and activities culminating in a day-long bazaar of books, authors, readings, and workshops that are free and open to anyone who shares a love of reading.

Partnership Opportunities

The Mayor’s Fund is seeking new partners who recognize the importance of reading and literacy.

A range of sponsorship opportunities are available to help the city of Las Vegas bring engaging content and involve more community members.

More information about how you can support this annual tradition can be found at www.lasvegasbookfestival.org

The creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that makes Las Vegas the Entertainment Capital of the World is splendidly displayed on the sides of downtown buildings, in sidewalk installations and in popup galleries.

Recognizing the impact and uplift of public art on community, The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE is embarking on a project to fund and install large-scale public murals throughout the city, including the Historic Westside, an area that stands today as a monument to local African-American culture, architecture and history.

In addition to improving the economic and social environment of communities, public art is credited with reducing crime and graffiti. Numerous studies in cities across the country cite the impact of public art on safety and community well-being. Most importantly, public art engages the community and helps to create more vibrant neighborhoods where people want to live and visit.

Partnership Opportunities

The Mayor’s Fund is seeking $300,000 in sponsorship to support the commissioning/residency fees for approximately 20 artists.

The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE is seeking $50,000 for each mural. Working collaboratively with the community on specific locations and subject matter, The Mayor’s Fund will work with the Las Vegas Arts Commission to oversee this project. Subsequent murals will be underwritten as funds are raised.

More than 6,000 individuals and families in our community lack permanent housing—with 64 percent of our homeless population living on the streets, in encampments, cars or other places not meant for human habitation.

The city of Las Vegas is committed to ensuring that all residents can access a safe, respectful, permanent location to thrive, and is working with local partners to address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.

The Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, launched in 2017, is an innovative public-private partnership that convenes a range of service providers in a central, convenient location, to provide homeless clients with access to:

Partnership Opportunities

To provide the range of services homeless individuals need to regain independence, the Mayor’s Fund is seeking significant support. Unique partnership opportunities include:

Housing Supports:

Employment Supports:

Supportive Services:

The Courtyard is also seeking in-kind donations of personal care items, non-perishable food items, home starter items to support a fresh start in a new home, and recreational items.

Contact info@mayorsfundlv.org to learn more about how you can help support the path to independence for individuals and families in our community.

As our city’s beacon of hope for those experiencing homelessness, the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center provides a one-stop sanctuary. For many homeless persons, their pets are lifelines for survival and important companions. Because pets are typically not allowed in shelters, many homeless persons will choose to remain on the street with their pets. To ensure those individuals with pets are welcome and encouraged to seek services at the Courtyard, the Mayor’s Fund is working to fundraise for a variety of essential pet-related services at the Courtyard, including pet kennels, grooming and veterinary services, supplies and more. At the Mayor’s Fund, we believe that compassion should be extended to all living beings.