2906 Lake East Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89117

Ph: (702) 485-0656
Fax : (702) 254-4443

www.rayofhopelv.org   director@rayofhopelv.org

About Us

The Ray of Hope Foundation was established to benefit underprivileged and special needs children in the greater Las Vegas area.

We are dedicated to improving the lives of children, and preparing them for the future. We strive to insure proper education and provide opportunities to help them rise above their challenges.

To reach our goals, we provide the funds for school programs, as well as supplies, to guarantee that the quality of education is maintained. We also offer scholastic incentives, funds for school uniforms and other clothing as needed.

Some examples of our support through December 2009:

1)    9 bicycles, helmets and locks as rewards for attendance and scholastic achievement.

2)    24 sets of boys’ and girls’ school uniforms, plus funds for 450 more uniforms.

3)    A monetary donation to the J. E. Manch dance group for their uniforms and pom poms.

4)    Supplies for individual students as well as classroom supplies.

5)    Science and language fluency programs that serve the 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th grades.

6)    Progress charts, flash cards and other teacher aids.

7)    Kleenex, paper towels, copy paper, hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes.

8)    Gift cards for various stores and restaurants to be used as achievement rewards.

9)    Soccer balls, basketballs and other PE equipment.

10) 12 cases of books distributed to 3 elementary schools.

11) More than 80 coats, 300 hats and 250 pairs of gloves.

12) 200 holiday baskets containing food and necessities, plus toys for the children.

We are facing a very difficult year due to the $133 million budget cut for the Clark County School District. Teachers are spending as much as $100 a month to buy supplies that were once furnished. Some necessary educational programs have been completely eliminated due to the cutbacks.

Walt Rulffes, superintendent of the Clark County School District stated “Shortchanging education creates a long-term problem. It wastes human capital, diminishes quality of life and secures Nevada’s place at the bottom of many lists.”

We feel education is the key to growth and prosperity. We will work toward awareness, and will provide the support necessary to ensure that Nevada’s children receive the level of education that they rightfully deserve.

The Ray of Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our tax # is 68-0668971