By the Numbers 2023-2024
Our School Boutique
Each student received two pairs of pants, six shirts, jacket, socks, underwear, athletic shoes, blanket, book, hygiene kit, hat, gloves, school supplies, and backpack; 258 schools served.
5,057
AL’s Closet
Students received clothing due to an immediate need while at school; 66 schools served.
6,614
Hope High
At-risk middle and high school students received underwear and hygiene products.
12,596
Layettes
Layettes were provided to five agencies to promote pre-natal care for expectant mothers.
5,804
Like New Clothing
Students received gently used clothing and is used to supplement AL’s Closet, Outreach and as requested by other agencies for immediate need.
4,488
Operation Bear Hug
Stuffed bears were given to 45 local agencies to comfort children and adults in crisis situations.
4,328
Outreach
Outreach assistance included the following items: books to legal aid, car seats to Baby’s Bounty, sweats and shirts to UMC and Sunrise Hospital to benefit the unhoused, winter wear and household items donated to veterans housing agency, College of Southern Nevada’s Coyote Cupboard received food donations.
7,376
Scholarships
$153,750 in scholarships was provided to Clark County High School Seniors and other Nevada residents to attend an accredited college or trade school in Nevada.
62
The Kids on the Block
Elementary students in grades 1-3 were provided puppet performances at their school about bullying, divorce, disabilities, curriculum skills, special needs and learning disabilities.
2,938
Angel’s Assistance
Desert Sage Auxiliary provided tray favors for pediatric hospital patients, “Shadow Buddies” for pediatric oncology patients, health kits and blankets for mothers in need, memory boxes for families of infants that do not survive birth, and a book cart for pediatric oncology patients.
1,119
Help for HOPE Scholars
Desert Sage Auxiliary provided textbooks and food to students accepted into the UNLV’s HOPE Scholars Program.
15
Pocket Books
Students attending at-risk schools received pocket-sized books provided by Desert Sage Auxiliary.
7,700
Perfect Fit
Youthful plus-size clothing items were provided by Volunteens Auxiliary for Our School Boutique.
116
Supporting Other Nonprofit Organizations
Surplus Thrift Shop clothing and household donations were made to eight other local nonprofit organizations.
$26,800
Total Volunteer Hours/Value
Hours given in service to the community by members of Assisting Lives in Las Vegas.
Hourly volunteer value per the nonprofit government rate is $33.49 for 2024.
66,846
$2,238,673
