Community Impact

Volunteerism

Greater Nevada’s passion for helping more people Live Greater extends beyond the financial services and products that are offered to our members and communities. We take pride in supporting local nonprofits and organizations that share our passion in many ways, including our employee volunteer program. Greater Nevadans are highly encouraged to volunteer their time, energy, and tenacity to support the causes that they are passionate about.

 

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In 2024, Greater Nevadans Volunteered a Combined 6,774 hours

At Greater Nevada, we believe in the power of giving back and working together to strengthen our communities. Through initiatives like scholarships, grants, and financial literacy programs, we strive to create lasting, positive change for residents across our region.

In 2023, Greater Nevadans volunteered a combined 6,461 hours.

Community Volunteering Pillars

While our passion is to help more people Live Greater, we intentionally focus our efforts to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to addressing community needs, fostering sustainability, and promoting social well-being. Therefore, we consider the following Community Volunteering Pillars when selecting which nonprofits, organizations, and causes to support through volunteerism. 

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Financial Well-Being and Inclusion

This pillar fosters economic stability, knowledge, and social inclusion through financial literacy, services, and empowerment initiatives.

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Food and Housing Security

We encourage volunteering at organizations that support stable housing and food access, including homelessness solutions, affordable housing, community gardens, and food aid for vulnerable communities.

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Community Health and Wellness

We prioritize community well-being. We encourage volunteering with organizations that support healthcare access, mental health, prevention, wellness education, and initiatives addressing community-specific health challenges.

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Move Forward Together

We encourage volunteering for service organizations that support individuals working on a personal wellness journey.

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Sustainable Communities and Animals

This pillar promotes responsible resource management, including waste reduction, conservation, community clean-ups, and environmental education.

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Remote Partners

Out-of-Nevada nonprofit organizations that support the other Community Volunteering Pillars.