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Last week, we had an incredible time at COREientation with our West Prep Scholars! Reconnecting and welcoming our Scholars made for an exciting start to the school year. We’re looking forward to all the amazing things we’ll accomplish together this year. Welcome back, West Prep! 🎉📚

In 2023, we had over 200+ volunteers performing over 1,200+ hours of volunteer service. Our middle school Scholars are required to perform 30 hours of community service. This year 145 Scholars met their goals and helped our community with 616 hours of service!

CORE is excited that school starts today! 🎉

Last week we had COREientation at each of our four school sites. It was wonderful to reconnect with current Scholars and their families, welcome new Scholars and have a fun time showing everyone what we plan for the year. 👏

Welcome back to School, everyone!

Many thanks to Venetian/Sands Cares for the donation of so many school supplies for our students to start the academic year off right! 🧡

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Employee Spotlight 🌟 Meet Emily Elzeftawy, our dedicated Grants Manager! Emily is passionate about making a difference for students in Clark County by meticulously gathering documents, reports, and data to showcase our achievements to funders. Her hard work ensures we continue to do great things!

Fun Fact: Emily has a “small” obsession with Godzilla! 🦖✨

As we count down to the start of a new school year in just one week, we’re celebrating all of our CORE Scholars who graduated just before summer began. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next! 🌟📚🎓

Meet Cambria Frazier-Hudson, our dedicated Program Manager! 🌟 Cambria collaborates with various departments to ensure our scholars receive the best support possible. Her commitment to making a difference truly shines through! 🧡 Fun Fact: Cambria enjoys organizing, thrifting, helping others, and cherishing moments with her family. 🛍️✨

From Zay’s resilience to Juan’s growth, Desiree’s healing, and Kaitlyn’s journey to self-acceptance, their stories inspire us every day. Together, we strive for a 100% graduation rate and positive post-secondary outcomes. 🌟📚

CORE's Executive Director Jeff Jones and Alumni Lizbeth Lazaro talk with FOX5 Las Vegas about our Jingle in July program! 🎄☀️

🎥: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gm9uyWhMWg

CORE Scholars attend some of the most under-resourced schools in our community. With Jingle In July, YOU help provide them with everything they need for a successful school year.

To donate, visit https://tinyurl.com/ye24vd6j

CORE's Jingle In July CORE's Executive Director Jeff Jones and Alumni Lizbeth Lazaro talk with Fox 5 News about our Jingle in July program! CORE scholars attend some of the most u...

For the CORE Crew, the learning never stops! Our staff working directly with scholars and families learned best practices around case management, providing social-emotional support, basic needs & referrals as well as collecting data to further their support plan.

A huge thank you to the Las Vegas Raiders for their generous support through the recent grant initiative! Your contribution is helping our scholars stay active and healthy. 🌟🧘‍♀️🍎

CORE is looking for passionate Scholar Advisors to join our team. If you’re dedicated to making a difference and empowering the next generation, we want to hear from you! 🧡

Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/3PBMEHN4

In 2023 we had over 115 parents participating in various workshops and activities, including: Family Interest Meetings, Raising Responsible Teenagers, Raising Competent Teenagers, CPR Certification, Sound Bath/Mental Health Workshop, Trauma Response Yoga, Tie-Dye Art Family Learning, Financial Literacy (Interest, Budgeting, Credit), Parent Information Night, Parent University, Foundations of Money Management.

Saturday night, CORE Executive Director Jeff Jones had the privilege of meeting Major General Michael J. Talley, an esteemed leader whose genuine interest and enthusiasm for the work of CORE, was truly inspiring. General Talley, whose unwavering commitment to serving others, reflects the values we strive to uphold at CORE. Jeff said “Our conversation has further ignited my appreciation and passion for our community.”

Looking back at the incredible journeys of our CORE Alumni! 🌟 Our support doesn’t end at high school graduation. Through our Alumni Network , we continue to guide our Scholars as they transition to college and beyond. From career counseling to community service opportunities, we’re dedicated to fostering lifelong success. 🎓🌍

CORE wants to shout out to the NV Energy Foundation! ⚡️ Their gift of $10,000 to support our Parent Academy’s English Language Learners is helping change the lives of so many of our families!

Meet Elsi Carrera Sanchez, our amazing Parent Academy Supervisor! Elsi is passionate about fostering communication between our Scholars' families and community partners to help meet the needs of CORE Families. 🧡

Give Our Scholars the Presents They Need to Help Them Succeed All Year! 🎁 CORE scholars attend some of the most under-resourced schools in our community. With Jingle In July, YOU help provide them with everything they need for a successful school year!

We need:
School Uniforms/Gift Cards
Notebooks and School supplies
Shoes/Gift Cards
Monetary donations - Sponsor ALL a Scholar’s Back to School needs for $150
Jingle In July - We need support for our neediest families at the holidays. $300 per familyensures they have gifts, supplies, and food this year.

Click for our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5E0SQ9I8L8DT/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Click to donate: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/d9725038-7a9c-444d-950b-59af23d71852

FlashbackFriday to when our High School Scholars took an inspiring trip to Black Fire Innovation! 👏

Led by Dr. Bo Bernhard, UNLV’s VP of Economic Development, our scholars explored cutting-edge technology and heard powerful career journeys from industry leaders.

This experience not only broadened their horizons but also emphasized the importance of social-emotional learning in navigating their future careers. 🌟🤖📚

Meet Jennifer Jeong, our amazing Career We Can Supervisor! 🌟

Jennifer is passionate about fostering connections between our scholars and the community through guest speakers, field trips, mentorship, and more. We’re so grateful for her dedication and enthusiasm!

Fun Fact: Jennifer has been swing dancing for over 10 years! 💃🕺

School is out, and Summer is in ☀️ We are still so proud of all the CORE Scholars that graduated this year! 🎓

A message from our Executive Director: "In the coming year, our focus is on meeting the increasing demands of students and families in our community. We invite you to become part of the process and make an impact in our schools and in our community." -- Jeff Jones, Executive Director, CORE

From two-generational programming to social-emotional learning, CORE is building an infrastructure for success to ensure that historically underserved students and their families can pursue choice-filled lives.

Happy Independence day! 🇺🇸 We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday!

As we move through the summer and into the next school year, it's important to remember the heart of CORE's mission. Let’s continue working together to make a lasting impact! 🌟💪

Discover how equity education helps scholars succeed in the job market and beyond. Learn about CORE’s approach to providing tailored support for our graduates. 📚✨

Read more in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3XKJmc8

How Does Equity Education Help Scholars Succeed in the Job Market? - CORE Equity, often misunderstood as equality, goes beyond providing the same resources to all students. Instead, it involves tailoring resources, opportunities, and support to meet individual needs, ensuring that everyone has the chance to succeed. After graduation, CORE knows equity-based practices will...

Katrina Veronica from the Gene Haas Foundation visited us to present a generous award and discuss future collaboration with CORE.

Thanks to their support, our Parent Academy will provide evolving opportunities for parents which will empower parents to be even more involved. We are grateful for the Foundation’s $10,000 donation, which will further our mission of offering educational opportunities to underserved communities.

Thank you, Gene Haas Foundation, for your invaluable contribution!

We’re all in this together. Let’s keep pushing for equality and justice. ✊🏾

Vincent Rotolo invited our high school scholars to spend a day at his award-winning pizzeria, Good Pie! 🍕

Our scholars learned about what to takes to put together flavor profiles and made their own grandma-style pizzas! Vincent also announced an upcoming internship opportunity, offered to one scholar, to learn about the culinary and restaurant industry!

Congratulations to one of our CORE Alumn who has completed her Bachelor's degree and will now be working on her Master's degree! 🎓