Love is more than a sentiment in the Las Vegas Valley, it is a force that quietly powers families, protects the vulnerable, heals the wounded, and preserves the beauty of the place we call home. Every day, local nonprofits carry that love forward, often in ways the broader community never sees. In this special “Love Local” issue, we highlight four organizations whose missions are rooted in care, connection, and commitment. Whether they are keeping families close in a moment of crisis, protecting wildlife and natural resources, offering safe refuge to children in need, or giving animals the second chance they deserve, these charities remind us how love becomes action and how action builds a stronger Nevada.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
Love takes many forms, but at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, it looks like a warm meal, a clean bed, and a comforting space for families navigating the fear and uncertainty of a child’s medical crisis. For parents whose children require intensive treatment far from home, the non-profit organization keeps families close, both physically and emotionally, so they can focus on what matters most: healing. With its long-standing “home-away-from-home” model, the organization provides temporary housing, transportation, and a community of support that eases financial and emotional strain. The result is an environment where families feel anchored during their most vulnerable moments. Ronald McDonald House Charities’ mission is simple but profound: To strengthen family bonds through love, stability, and presence in life’s hardest chapters.
The Animal Foundation
At The Animal Foundation, love is measured in second chances. As one of the highest-volume animal shelters in the country, the organization works tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome thousands of animals each year. From dogs and cats to rabbits, reptiles, and beyond, every creature that enters its doors is met with a commitment to finding a safe, loving home. The shelter’s programs, ranging from low-cost veterinary services to community pet fostering and adoption events, reflect a belief that animals enrich our lives and deserve protection. By reducing overpopulation, expanding access to care, and advocating for responsible pet ownership, The Animal Foundation strengthens the bond between humans and animals, creating a more humane and loving community.
Olive Crest Nevada
Olive Crest Nevada is rooted in the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and loved. The organization provides critical services to children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, instability, or crisis. Through foster care programs, family preservation initiatives, mental health support, and youth mentoring, Olive Crest offers pathways to stability and healing. Its mission centers on strengthening families so that children can grow in environments where trust and connection flourish. By equipping caregivers, empowering youth, and offering consistent, trauma-informed care, Olive Crest brings love into some of the hardest and most complex situations. Their work reinforces a powerful truth that when children experience safety and belonging, they can build bright, resilient futures anchored in hope.
Nevada Conservation League
For the Nevada Conservation League, love looks like stewardship; an enduring devotion to the land, water, wildlife, and natural spaces that define our state’s identity. The organization champions environmental protections at the local and state levels, ensuring Nevadans have clean air to breathe, protected public lands to explore, and thriving ecosystems to pass on to future generations. Through policy advocacy, community education, and engagement campaigns, the Nevada Conservation League connects everyday residents with the decisions that shape Nevada’s environmental future. Their work reflects a belief that caring for our natural world is not just an ecological responsibility but a form of love: love for place, love for outdoor heritage, and love for the generations who will inherit the landscape we safeguard today.