FACES OF THE FUTURE 2013

Join us for this meaningful one-hour event!

The Andson Organization and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson will be hosting the second annual Faces of the Future Breakfast on Tuesday, February 26th for anyone who would like to learn about the foundation’s educational programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs, provide financial support, or volunteer. The FREE breakfast will be held at the Southern Highlands Boys & Girls Club, located at 10900 Southern Highlands Parkway. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. For reservations or to become a table captain, call (702) 785-0020 or email andrea@andson.org.

"For the past three years, the Andson Organization has been helping kids learn the skills they need to succeed in today's world, and Faces of the Future 2013 will celebrate the impact of Andson's Homework Help & Tutoring Program conducted in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson," said Ken Rubeli, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson. "Success comes with a good support system, and the Andson Organization is playing a vital role in our efforts to serve the community. With the foundation’s help, we hope to instill a love of learning in our children and the merit of working hard."

Offered at no cost to club members, students receive help with homework troubles and one-on-one or small group tutoring in reading, math, social studies, and science at seven different Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson, locations (listed below) for two hours Monday through Thursday. In just a few years, the after-school program has grown from 150 to 700 students in daily attendance and employs a staff of more than 35 certified teachers from the Clark County School District, along with several aides from Nevada State College's Federal Work Study Program.

This is a FREE fundraising event.  There is no obligation to give, and there is no minimum or maximum gift. But the wonderful stories of students, families, educators and community members will surely inspire you to give. This is also a great opportunity to tour the club and meet fellow guests and staff.

FAMILIES RECEIVED HOLIDAY CHEER!

Thanks to the generosity of our friends and supporters, 40 local families and over 160 family members received an outpouring of thoughtful presents and gift cards. More than 30 groups and individual donors participated in our 2012 Adopt-A-Family Program - making it bigger and better for its second year!!

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to those organizations and employee groups who went the extra mile to ensure that less-fortunate families in our community had a happy holiday season: Allegiant Air, Becker Realty,  Belfor Property Restoration, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Galleria at Sunset, Molly Malone's Irish Pub, Morrissey Insurance, PM Digital Group, and Southwest Gas.  Special thanks go to  Albertsons, Cici's Pizza, Papa John's, and Subway for contributing to the holiday get-togethers we hosted for the adopted families.

We would also like to thank the Boys and Girls Clubs, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and Candlelighters for their partnership, support, and coordination. Our goal is to continue working in collaboration with like-minded organizations that focus on the well-being of children and their families.

Thank you all for supporting our efforts and best wishes for the New Year!

ADOPT-A-FAMILY 2012

Join The Andson Organization In Helping Families Celebrate The Holidays!

Our goal is simple: spread holiday cheer to families in need. We began last year, and with the help of generous sponsors like you, we adopted 25 local families. Small steps, big strides - this year we would like to support 35 families in the greatest need. These are families referred to us through our partnerships with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas and Henderson, as well as the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. We invite you to join this heartwarming effort!

As a sponsor, you will receive a wish list from the family and we ask that you donate one or two gifts for each member of the family and a gift certificate to a local grocery store. Holidays are a busy time and there are numerous ways you can participate. Don't worry, we like it simple too:

► Complete the printable donation form and return it to us as soon as possible, no later than Wednesday, November 28th. ► Donations need to be delivered to our office by Wednesday, December 12th. If you would prefer to make a contribution towards our program and have us do the shopping for you, simply complete the donation form. ► Meet the families or remain anonymous. Holiday get-togethers with the adopted families will be scheduled from December 17th through December 22nd - participation is voluntary!

We hope you will consider supporting a family in need this holiday season - thank you so very much for caring and sharing. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have at (702) 785-0020 or email Andrea Pineda at andrea@andson.org

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!!

FUN DAY FOR KIDS 2012

This marks the second year we at Andson have had the opportunity to spend a "Fun Day For Kids" at the John C. Kish Club in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Henderson!  It was another well-organized event where kids and adults teamed up to play games and enjoy a delicious barbeque. There were plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, face painting, balloon art and photos with Cosmo, Hey Reb and The Duke!! The program also included wonderful magicians that kept both children and grown-ups entertained.

The support came from hundreds of adult volunteers contributing their time, many organizations donating financial resources, and local agencies providing helpful information such as the Henderson Fire Department and the Henderson Police Department.  Staff members from the Andson Organization were delighted to participate in this meaningful event to benefit children – we can't wait for next year's Fun Day For Kids!

Kudos to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Henderson!!

BACK 2 CLASS BASH A GREAT SUCCESS!

THANK YOU!!!

We are grateful to all of our sponsors, contributors, community partners, and volunteers for taking part in our First Annual Back-2-Class Bash. Families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon on a sizzling summer day and over 500 backpacks with school supplies were distributed to kids in need. If you were unable to visit Goett Park on Sunday, August 19... you really missed out on a lot of helpful information, giveaways and smiling faces!!  Chet Buchanan, Hey Reb! and Scorpion also joined  the festivities. There was a real sense of togetherness which wouldn't have been possible without the support of all of those who share our passion for education. Andson's Back-2-Class Bash will certainly be bigger and better in the years to come, so be sure to join us in 2013.  Thank you all for making this event possible!!

Co-Presenting Sponsor Changing Lives Community Fund

Sponsors American West Homes | Bank of America | Beyond Limits Running | Nevada State College | Nevada State Bank | St. Rose Dominican Hospitals

Special Thanks Boys and Girls Clubs of Henderson | Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Southern Highlands Community Association | United Way of Southern Nevada | Wells Fargo

Contributors Ace Hardware | Barcelona Tapas & Bar | Bogart's Bone Appetit | Buca di Beppo | Egg Works and Egg & I | The Foundation Room | Life Align Wellness Center | The M Resort & Spa | Maverick Aviation Group | Miracle Mile Shops | Pacific Links International | Smashburger | Target

Community Partners All Smiles Dental | Bishop Gorman High School | Clark County Fire Department | Clark County School District Police | Coast 2 Coast Deli Diamond Dental | Fresh and Easy | Hang'n with Kasey | Haulin Balls | Haute Chix | Hawaiian Shaved Ice | Kidz Kidz Kidz Preschool | LVMPD | McMahon Family Enterprise | Royal Highlands Dental | Sam's Club | Spread the Word Nevada | Town & Country Bank | UNLV Athletics | Vision Works | Walgreens Winder Farms

Volunteers Robert Alford | Loida Booth | Shelley Caiazzo | Candee Gleason | Ashley Gomez | Brett Gordon | Magda Hirsch | Isaiah Johnson | Akasia Latiff | Bibi Latiff | Denise Manfra | Labresha Neiman | Brandy Parker | Ashley Ramautar Ashton Warner | Ambica Woodson | Shantea Woodson

Fun Day for Kids 2011

They Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson put on their "Fun Day for Kids" event on Oct 15.  The event consists of kids from all their clubs, being paired with an adult for various indoor/outdoor games.  The adult/kid teams compete for medals and prizes in each category. We cannot believe the overwhelming support from the community.  There were several entertainers there, including Chet Buchanan from 98.5 KLUC, and Sean and John, tap dancing twins, from America's Got Talent.  Henderson Police Dept. showed off their K-9 and SWAT units, and lunch was served (and barbecued) by the Board of Directors.

Andson was thrilled to participate with 2 kids, and the event is something that these children really look forward to.  Thanks to everyone in the community for helping make this a memorable day for all involved.