OREANDA-NEWS. The Walmart Foundation Nevada State Giving Program today announced USD 157,500 in grants to four non-profit organizations as part of its second giving cycle. In total for 2012, the Walmart Foundation’s Nevada State Giving Program awarded USD 597,500 to non-profit organizations throughout the state. The council awards grants starting at USD 25,000 to nonprofit organizations that serve a particular state or region.

“The Walmart Foundation is proud to make a real difference in Nevada,” said Amelia McLear, senior manager for community affairs at Walmart. “We were able to give more than USD 590,000 last year through our Nevada State Giving Council to support outstanding community programs that are providing important services to those who need it most.”

Grant recipients this cycle include:
The YMCA of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas received USD 52,500
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Las Vegas received USD 52,500
Bristlecone Family Resource in Reno received USD 26,000
City Impact Foundation in Las Vegas received USD 26,500

One of the grantee organizations, the YMCA of Southern Nevada, strengthens community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. “At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve,” said Mike Lubbe, president and CEO for the YMCA of Southern Nevada. “We are honored to have the Walmart Foundation as our partner to support programs that give our children the chance to become confident kids today, healthier grown-ups tomorrow.”