Lincoln Community Coalition

Coalition receives grant to help justice-involved individuals

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The Lincoln Community Coalition of Nevada (LCC) has been awarded a grant from the Nevada Local Justice Reinvestment Grant to support and expand its services for justice-involved individuals in Lincoln County. The grant, totaling $29,792.18, will fund LCC’s Justice-Involved Assistance initiative.  The program aims to reduce prison and jail usage, decrease recidivism and enhance … [Read more...] about Coalition receives grant to help justice-involved individuals

Community coalition seeks teen input for grant funding

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To better serve the community, the Lincoln Community Coalition released a statement urging teens to take part in an anonymous survey to fine-tune their data collection when it comes to applying for grants that better cater to the needs of the community. Grants help fund activities like game nights, movie nights, drug- and alcohol-free parties and various dances put on for local … [Read more...] about Community coalition seeks teen input for grant funding

Coalition hosts car seat event, welcomes legal aid director

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The Lincoln Community Coalition held its monthly meeting on Jan. 28 at the Panaca Town Center, with both in-person and online attendees. The meeting featured presentations from guest speakers and updates on coalition initiatives. Nevada Legal Services’ new executive director, Alex Cherup, introduced himself and the agency’s mission as part of his statewide outreach to … [Read more...] about Coalition hosts car seat event, welcomes legal aid director

Coalition secures funding for car seat safety

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NyE Communities Coalition has received funding from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety for its Car Seat Program.  Goals: NyE Communities Coalition’s project goal is to reduce highway fatalities and serious injuries resulting from individuals riding unrestrained or improperly restrained in motor vehicles on Nevada’s roadways. In the area of Occupant Protection, NyECC’s … [Read more...] about Coalition secures funding for car seat safety

Teen night held by Lincoln Community Coalition inspires local teens not to fall under peer pressure

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As a way to empower local teens, the Lincoln Community Coalition of Nevada and NyE Communities Coalition held a teen night on Aug. 15, teaching teens to exercise their critical thinking skills related to peer pressure, specifically around the topic of drugs and substances.  Courtesy PhotoTeens attending local teen night on Aug. 15 at the […] This article is … [Read more...] about Teen night held by Lincoln Community Coalition inspires local teens not to fall under peer pressure