Inspiring Connections Outdoors for Las Vegas Kids

A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Sierra Club Foundation

City kids are getting "into" nature with ICO volunteers thanks to funds from donors like you.

$285

raised by 5 people

$500 goal

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THANK YOU for the kids! THANK YOU, too, on behalf of all of the volunteers -- 100% of ICO -- who plan and execute the outings and do the behind-the-scenes tasks of managing Las Vegas ICO.

Update posted 5 years ago

By mid July 177 Las Vegas kids did ICO outings.
Their delight in the experience is what it's all about.
Help us reach even more urban youth in 2020 -- more more like the estimated 200 participants on 33 outings completed and scheduled in 2018.
You gift makes a difference in the lives of our youths who are chosen because they have little or no experience in the natural outdoors.
ICO is 100% volunteers who plan and execute the outings and do the behind-the-scenes tasks of managing Las Vegas ICO.
Join us in being the difference in kids lives as we create more nature lovers & earth protectors.

Experiencing the outdoors gives city kids a new world view.

ICO teaches youth to love & protect the natural outdoors.

Make a tax-deductible gift to The Sierra Sierra Club Foundation for "Las Vegas ICO"

USE A CREDIT CARD--CLICK ON "DONATE" below on any of these links:

https://facebook.com/LasVegasICO/

https://www.sierraclub.org/toiyabe/las-vegas-ico

Please opt to save us the cost of the service charge.

MAIL A CHECK

Payable to the Sierra Club Foundation* with “Las Vegas ICO” written in the memo line of your check. Send it to Las Vegas ICO, Sierra Club, 3828 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89107.

*The Sierra Club Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.

Email questions or comments to: lasvegasico702@gmail.com

WE ARE AN ALL-VOLUNTEER OUTREACH

PROGRAM OF THE SIERRA CLUB

100% of your gift stays with Las Vegas ICO (after fees, if applicable)
We are self-supporting -- as are all 50 ICOs nationwide
We depend on donations, grants, in-kind gifts and our volunteers

WE FOCUS ON KIDS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS

WE BELIEVE:

"Experiencing the outdoors gives city kids a new world view."
"It's our job to get kids outdoors and into nature to share with them what is already theirs."
"Sharing the outdoors with young people empowers them to improve their physical and mental health."
"Teaching kids to respect nature gives them a chance to fall in love with the outdoors and be the earth’s friend for life."
"Challenging youth in nature can positively transform their self-image and celebrates their potential."

LV ICO KIDS TELL US NATURE HAS INSPIRED THEM

IN THEIR WORDS:

As we picked up some litter, "We are saving the world!” said a girl from the Urban League’s 100 Academy on Red Rock’s Lost Creek Discovery Trail.
“Today I learned ways to visit Mother Nature without leaving a trace,” said a client of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth who visited the Deer Creek Trail at Mt. Charleston.
“This was the best day ever,” said one of seven kids, ages 7 to 13, from Pearson Community Center after a hiking and climbing at the Valley of Fire State Park

AGENCY PARTNERS LINK US TO LAS VEGAS KIDS Children from age 7 to young adults go on ICO outings.

They're from urban schools, recreation centers & agencies:

WEST PREP HIGH SCHOOL

CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTERS:

CAMBRIDGE
BOB PRICE
PARADISE
PEARSON
WALNUT
WHITNEY

NEVADA PARTNERS

NEVADA PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS YOUTH

QUIET STORM

YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Through your support, youth become active outdoors,

engage their senses,

develop curiosity & creativity,

reduce their stress level &

foster a connection & concern for the environment!

BE THE ONE WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

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