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YMSL Las Vegas young men decorating holiday ornaments for F.E.A.T. holiday party.
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YOUNG MEN’S SERVICE LEAGUE TO HOST ULTIMATE GIFT TOY DRIVE FOR F.E.A.T. OF SOUTHERN NEVADA NOV. 7 – 17
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LAS VEGAS (November 2024) – The Las Vegas chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) is proud to announce its 2024/2025 Ultimate Gift program, dedicated this year to supporting Families for Effective Autism Treatment (F.E.A.T.) of Southern Nevada. As part of the program, YMSL members will spearhead a toy drive from Thursday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 17, rallying community involvement to collect holiday gifts for children with autism.
The Ultimate Gift is YMSL’s annual philanthropy event aimed at empowering local chapters to complete transformative projects for nonprofit organizations in need. By organizing the toy drive and lending hands-on support to F.E.A.T., YMSL is providing essential holiday resources, toys and decor to ensure a joyful celebration for families who rely on F.E.A.T.’s services.
“Collecting holiday gifts for F.E.A.T. families allows our young men to see firsthand the importance of generosity and community involvement,” said Susan Seip, president, YMSL Las Vegas chapter. “It’s a powerful way for them to connect with F.E.A.T.’s mission and bring joy to families who deserve a special celebration this season.”
Community members interested in supporting YMSL’s toy drive benefiting F.E.A.T. may purchase items from the wish list here. Donations will be accepted at the following locations: Planet Fitness – Summerlin at 8945 W. Charleston Blvd. and Planet Fitness – 215/Rainbow at 7250 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy.
ABOUT F.E.A.T. OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
F.E.A.T. is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals, designed to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), or Asperger’s syndrome. Through its support network families can meet each other and discuss issues surrounding autism and treatment options. FEAT has a board of directors that meets monthly to discuss issues, establish priorities, and vote on the direction of the organization. For more information please visit: www.featsonv.org or call (702) 368-3328.
ABOUT YOUNG MEN’S SERVICE LEAGUE
The Young Men’s Service League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit national organization. Members of YMSL are moms and their teenage sons who volunteer together to serve their local communities during his four years of high school. YMSL represents over 12,900 moms and 14,600 young men as part of over 170 plus chapters across 22 states. YMSL offers moms service opportunities and time together with her son(s) to grow their relationship and to instill in him a heart of service to last a lifetime. In addition to service, as part of its four-year comprehensive program, YMSL teaches leadership and life skills to develop our young men to become the capable, confident and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erika Pope
YMSL Las Vegas Communications Committee/The Vox Agency
erika@thevoxagency.com
(702) 249-2977
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