Friendship Circle Of Las Vegas Inc
About Friendship Circle Of Las Vegas Inc
Friendship Circle of Las Vegas gives children, teens, and young adults with special needs a place to show up, belong, and be known, whether that is through a home visit, a club, or a family event. It also brings volunteers and people with disabilities into Friendship Kitchen, where fresh meals are prepared for Las Vegas families facing food insecurity. For donors, that means supporting a place where inclusion is not a slogan, it is the whole structure of the work.
What sets Friendship Circle apart is how intentionally it builds participation around friendship and acceptance. Teen volunteers are matched with children and teens for weekly visits, while the same spirit carries into parent support and the Friendship Kitchen. It is a hands-on, community-based model that keeps room for people of different ages and abilities to be part of the same circle.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Sunday Club
A monthly 90-minute drop-off club with group activities and one-on-one attention from volunteer buddies, including sports, cooking, art, gymnastics, games, and more.
Family programs and family events
Monthly family programs and year-round family events that include holiday celebrations, sports outings, cooking experiences, entertainment, and seasonal activities for participants, parents, and siblings.
Young Adults Club
Meaningful social opportunities for members ages 18 and older, with outings, community experiences, monthly social events, dinners, entertainment, game nights, and local adventures.
Teen Scene
A monthly social program for teens ages 13 to 17 with outings and activities in a welcoming environment.
Friends @ Home
A weekly one-on-one friendship program that pairs teen volunteers with children and teens with special needs for visits in their homes through games, baking, arts and crafts, sports, and conversation.
Parent Programs
Support for parents and caregivers through Moms Night Out, ladies' social events, book clubs, Guys Night Out, educational workshops, and respite opportunities.
Teen workshops
Educational workshops for teen volunteers that help them learn more about disabilities while taking part in Friendship Circle activities.
Friendship Kitchen
A community-based cooking and meal distribution program where volunteers and individuals with disabilities prepare and package fresh, healthy meals for families facing food insecurity and deliver them to organizations serving the community.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To enrich the lives of special needs individuals and their families with advantageous interactions and a non-judgmental and supportive community.
Who they serve
Children, teens, and young adults with special needs or disabilities, along with their families, caregivers, and teen and young adult volunteers
Their impact
- Currently has 108 active families participating in programming.
- Runs close to 50 programs during the school year.
- The Friendship Kitchen brings together up to 50 volunteers and prepares roughly 200 fresh, healthy meals bi-weekly.
How your donation helps
- Starting, growing, or continuing programs and services for families with loved ones with special needs.
- Providing additional resources and support for Friendship Kitchen and other programs.
- Supporting community events such as Walking4Friendship 3K & Carnival and the Heart & Soul Gala.
Our story
Friendship Circle of Las Vegas began in 2016 as a small pilot program led by Rabbi Levi Harlig and Nechama Harlig. It grew from the belief that every person deserves friendship, inclusion, and a supportive community, and became an independent chapter affiliated with Friendship Circle International and Chabad of Southern Nevada.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Friendship Circle Of Las Vegas Inc’s services.
Families can contact the organization through the contact form to join programs. Programs serve children ages 3 to 18 and young adults ages 18 to 35, and no one is turned away for not meeting certain ability requirements. The organization does not charge participants for programming.
In their words
you cannot put a price tag on friendship.
none of us is complete unless all of us are included.
Events
Walking4Friendship 3K & Carnival
annualAn annual community event supporting the organization and its families.
Heart & Soul Gala
annualAn annual special event supporting the organization and its programs.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Friendship Circle Of Las Vegas Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Teen and young adult volunteers.
- Corporate and individual sponsorships.
- Foundation grants.
Volunteer opportunities
- Befriend a child, teen, or young adult with special needs through weekly volunteer visits.
- Help with group activities, outings, and special events.
- Cook and package meals for Friendship Kitchen.
- Join volunteer workshops and learning activities about disabilities.
Partners & funders
In the news
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can participate in the programs?
General programs are for children ages 3 to 18, and the Young Adults Program is for ages 18 to 35.
What kinds of activities are offered?
The organization offers Sunday Club, family programs, Young Adults Club, weekly Friends @ Home visits, teen workshops, parent events, and Friendship Kitchen.
Do participants have to meet an ability requirement?
No. People are not turned away for not meeting certain ability requirements.
How are Friends @ Home visits structured?
Teen volunteers are matched with children and teens with special needs for weekly visits at home, with matches based on location, interests, personality, and scheduling.
Are the programs free?
No. The organization does not charge participants for programming.
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