HOPE MEANS NEVADA TO HOST “HOPE IN ACTION” EVENT DURING NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE WEEKEND, SUNDAY, OCT. 29

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HOPE MEANS NEVADA TO HOST “HOPE IN ACTION” EVENT DURING NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE WEEKEND, SUNDAY, OCT. 29
Event to Unite Community, Mental Health Advocates for Day of Volunteerism

WHAT:
On Sunday, Oct. 29, media are invited to attend Hope Means Nevada’s “Hope In Action” event. Taking place during National Make a Difference Weekend, the event aims to unite the community and mental health advocates for a meaningful day of volunteerism.

Hope Means Nevada’s goal is to spread kindness and the transformative power of hope by having volunteers at the event being tasked with creating thoughtfully curated care packages, hope-infused painted rocks, heartwarming friendship bracelets, self-care kits and more for worthy charitable organizations such as Shine a Light, Operation Homefront and Project DOT. Games, food-and-drink trucks and other activities will also be offered.

This event is made possible thanks to support from Subaru of Las Vegas, Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, NV Energy Foundation, Shear Family Foundation, Claggett & Sykes Law Firm, and Compassionate Las Vegas.

WHY:
Tragically, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Nevada’s teens*, which is why Hope Means Nevada’s efforts to spread messages bolstering youth mental health to end suicide are more crucial than ever. Joining together to engage in doing good for others is a proven way to improve mental health, which is why we have planned this weekend’s event for our area youth in recognition of Make A Difference Weekend.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

• Ciera Bellavance, executive director, Hope Means Nevada
• Mackenzie Miles, communications director, Hope Means Nevada
• Ella King, Cooper Cunningham and Grace Netski, Hope Means Nevada Teen Committee members
• Charity partners

WHEN:
Sunday, Oct. 29
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:
Subaru of Las Vegas
6455 W. Roy Horn Way
Las Vegas, NV 89118

TICKETS:
General admission is free and donations are also accepted. To reserve your space, click here.

MEDIA RSVP:
To attend the event or schedule an interview with a Hope Means Nevada spokesperson, please email Vanessa Thill at vanessa@thevoxagency.com. All interviews must be scheduled in advance.

*Based on a 2020 study.

ABOUT HOPE MEANS NEVADA
Hope Means Nevada’s (HMN) mission is to eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives. As one of the most trusted and visible mental health resources in the state, HMN inspires a culture of empathy and advocacy around mental health. While raising awareness around Nevada’s high rates of mental health challenges, the organization strives to amplify hope and connect youth with desperately needed resources. Through collaborative, compassionate, inclusive and impactful efforts, the community-based initiative envisions a suicide-free Nevada. For more information about Hope Means Nevada, go to www.hopemeansnevada.org and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The new National Suicide Prevention Hotline number is now three-digit dialing code 988. Those experiencing a mental health emergency can also text “Home” to 741741 to reach the National Crisis Text Line.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Vanessa Thill/ Erika Pope
The Vox Agency
vanessa@thevoxagency.com, erika@thevoxagency.com
(469) 226-4723, (702) 249-2977

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