Andson Overview March 2018

Thiaba talks about saving for her future!

Andson needs VOLUNTEERS!

Andson is a non profit that provides three services to children, FREE of charge!

Andson Asks: At what age do you think you can retire?

See what these Andson students have to say about retirement.

Andson NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Andson's volunteers rock! Check out what Shawonna Williams has to say about volunteering with Andson.

Andson Asks: What are you saving for?

Andson Students share what they are saving their money for.

Andson Asks: What do you want to be when you grow up?

We asked Andson students what they want to be when they grow up.

Andson Asks: What's your favorite book to read? 

We asked Andson students what their favorite books are. These kids love to read!

Andson's BUDGET FRIENDLY BUCKET LIST - Fun things you can do on a budget this summer! In this episode: Bonnie Springs Ranch!

Andson's BUDGET FRIENDLY BUCKET LIST - Fun things you can do on a budget this summer! In this episode: Super Summer Theatre!

Andson's BUDGET FRIENDLY BUCKET LIST - Fun things you can do on a budget this summer! In this episode: Clark County Museum!

Andson's BUDGET FRIENDLY BUCKET LIST - Fun things you can do on a budget this summer! In this episode: The MOB Museum!

Andson's BUDGET FRIENDLY BUCKET LIST - Fun things you can do on a budget this summer! In this episode: Seven Magic Mountains!

Andson's BUDGET FRIENDLY BUCKET LIST - Fun things you can do on a budget this summer! In this episode: Pinball Hall of Fame!

Andson Asks: Claudia answers. Hear her tell us about her hopes and dreams, and how the Piggy Bank Program is helping her get there.

Ronin Explains: 7 year old Ronin sums up Needs vs. Wants in 40 sec.

Andson Asks: How does Andson Academics help you?

We took a ride to Rainbow Library and talked to parents and kids about what homework help and tutoring means to them.

Andson Asks: How do you earn money?

We asked some Andson students how they earn their money. They were eager to tell us all about it!

2016 Year in Review

We are excited to celebrate another successful year as we approach 2017! Please enjoy this video as we take a look back at our highlights from 2016. A huge thank you to all of our supporters!

The Piggy Bank Program is featured on Edutopia!

Edutopia is a comprehensive website and online community that increases knowledge, sharing, and adoption of what works in K-12 education. They  recently featured the Piggy Bank Program, through which K-5 students at Walter Bracken STEAM Academy had saved over $30,000 in one year! 

2015 Year in Review

Please enjoy this special Andson time capsule as we move into 2016! We want to take a look back at all we gained from the past year, and give a gigantic thank you to each and every one of our supporters.

Andson's Golf Ball Drop - Tues, May 12th, 2015

Thanks to Maverick Helicopters, Southern Highlands Golf Club, Dana Wagner, and Tesla Motors.

Spotlight on Bridger Middle School

The magnet program at Bridger Middle School provides so many incredible opportunities for the students, exposing them to careers in the fields of robotics, aerospace, aviation, biomedicine, and computer technology.

Andson is committed to helping the students at Bridger reach their full potential and excel academically. By providing after school tutoring, we can ensure each student is working at grade level and is able to participate in all that the school has to offer.

2014 Year in Review

Our Mission: Educate, inform and inspire children, youth and young adults by delivering innovative programs in academics, financial literacy and mentoring. Our core values: Learning: we believe education is essential to personal development and we encourage a lifelong love of learning. Diversity: we honor the dignity of each individual and embrace all cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Spotlight on Vegas Verdes Elementary School

January's spotlight is on Vegas Verdes Elementary School. Andson operates after school programs in several locations, three of which are Zone schools: Hollingsworth, Sunrise Acres and Vegas Verdes Elementary Schools. This month, we are focusing out spotlight on Vegas Verdes Elementary School.

Spotlight on Laura Dearing Elementary School

Laura Dearing Elementary School is one of four schools in which Andson partners with CCSD through PASS (Proficiency Academy for Student Success) funding. This is a collaborative effort between the school and Andson to meet specific school improvement goals as outlined in PASS grants.

Andson Money and the Piggy Bank Program

Andson is deeply committed to promoting financial literacy and ensuring that all students have the tools they need to effectively manage their money and their future. Financial literacy in today's world is as important as learning to read and write, yet most students are ill-prepared to manage their money.

Andson Goes to Sunrise Acres Elementary School

Our Mission: Educate, inform and inspire children, youth and young adults by delivering innovative programs in academics, financial literacy and mentoring. Our core values: Learning: we believe education is essential to personal development and we encourage a lifelong love of learning. Diversity: we honor the dignity of each individual and embrace all cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Andson Finds their Nitch - 2013

A video made to raise awareness of Andson Foundation, focused heavily on Andson Academics.

Andson's Summer Program

Andson partnered with Vegas PBS to provide Martha Speaks, a reading program based on the hit cartoon which teaches kids vocabulary skills. Together, we were able to increase vocabulary by 69% over the summer of 2013. This program was facilitated through Boys & Girls Clubs, St. Jude's Ranch for Children and YMCA.