Our Mission

Every neighborhood in Las Vegas deserves to thrive.

We are a volunteer-first 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 to address food insecurity, homelessness, environmental neglect, and social isolation in Las Vegas’s most underserved communities.

EIN: 92-2232650 · Incorporated in Nevada · IRS 501(c)(3) Determination on File

Community programs underway

Dozens

Of dedicated volunteers

Est. 2019

Serving Las Vegas, NV

How We Started

From one park cleanup to a citywide movement.

The Green Initiative started with a simple frustration: a group of East Las Vegas residents who were tired of watching their neighborhood get dirtier, hungrier, and more isolated — with no one stepping in to help.

In the summer of 2019, eight of us showed up at Lorenzi Park with trash bags and no particular plan. We filled thirty bags in two hours. A neighbor took a photo and posted it. The next week, thirty people came.

Today, we run five programs across East Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and the Historic West Las Vegas District — supported by dozens of dedicated volunteers and formal partnerships with eight established community organizations. And we are just getting started.

Our Timeline

2019

Founded at Lorenzi Park

Eight neighbors showed up with trash bags for a single park cleanup. The Green Initiative was born from that afternoon.

2020

Food Drive Program Launched

Partnered with Three Square Food Bank to launch monthly food distributions serving East Las Vegas families.

2022

501(c)(3) Determination Received

Received IRS tax-exempt status (EIN: 92-2232650), enabling tax-deductible donations and unlocking grant eligibility.

2024

Three Full-Time Staff · Weekly Outreach

Expanded to weekly homeless outreach routes at 5-7 established encampment locations valley-wide, with a growing corps of dedicated volunteers.

Our Team

A growing team of dedicated volunteers.

Our core team is supported by a volunteer corps of community members, subject-matter professionals, and neighbors who show up every single week.

Executive Director

Strategic leadership, grant management, and partner relationships. Oversees all programs and organizational direction.

Programs Coordinator

Day-to-day program operations, volunteer scheduling, KPI tracking, and reporting. The operational backbone of every program.

Outreach Coordinator

Leads weekly homeless outreach, manages supply drives, and maintains relationships with community service partners.

Interested in joining the team? Send us your resume →

Where We Work

Focused on the communities
that need it most.

We concentrate our resources in three Las Vegas areas identified through community needs assessments as having the highest rates of food insecurity, environmental neglect, and unmet social service needs.

East Las Vegas

ZIP codes 89101, 89104, 89110

Our most active service area. Home to our food drive distribution, youth mentorship, homeless outreach, and urban garden programs.

North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas communities

Cleanup corridors along MLK Boulevard and surrounding blocks, plus food drive distribution and senior wellness visits.

West LV Historic District

Historic West Las Vegas

Lorenzi Park cleanup campaigns, neighborhood greening initiatives, and community outreach in the historic district.

Our Partners & Sponsors

Trusted by organizations that hold themselves to the highest standard.

We work alongside established nonprofits, food banks, and businesses committed to making Las Vegas a better place to live.

Three Square Food BankAlbertsonsSmith's Food & DrugWinCo FoodsRepublic ServicesHELP of Southern NevadaShannon West Homeless Youth CenterThe Shade Tree

Partnership agreements on file. Contact us for full organizational references.

Accountability

We hold ourselves to the same standard
we ask of our partners.

We are a newer organization still building our programs and seeking grant funding. Transparency about where we are — and where we are headed — is how we earn trust.

Legal & Governance

Registered 501(c)(3)

Federally recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organization. EIN: 92-2232650. Incorporated in Nevada, 2019.

Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

Impact Tracking

Building Toward Verified Outcomes

As a growing nonprofit, we are actively building the tracking infrastructure to independently verify our impact. Our planned measurement systems include:

◦Digital sign-in logs with unique household IDs
◦Certified portable scales for waste weighing at cleanups
◦Weekly outreach logs reviewed by program staff

IRS Determination Letter on FileNevada Secretary of State RegistrationBoard-Governed OrganizationOpen to Public Audit Requests

Financial Stewardship: We are in an active fundraising and grant-seeking phase. Current donations go directly toward program operations as we grow our capacity and infrastructure. We are committed to publishing financial reports as our organization matures. Request financial information.

Join Our Mission

Help us build a stronger Las Vegas.

Whether you give your time, your dollars, or your voice — every contribution moves our city forward.

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