Yesterday we mentioned at our Grand Opening that we were 29 years old. Technically, that was not correct. Today, October 1, is our 29-year anniversary! Happy birthday FPLV and a HUGE thank you to everyone that came yesterday. We hope that you had an amazing Grand Opening experience.
Grand opening totals:
- 280 people attended throughout the day
- Organizations: 113 businesses, churches, and nonprofits were represented
- Media: The Grand Opening was featured on Fox 5, KVVU TV, Patch.com, allevents, Univision, 8 News Now, Good Morning Las Vegas at 5:00am and 6:00am, Chanell 13 News four time slots, KTNV, Nevada Current, PBS, Vegas Today, Fabulous Nevada, and many social media outlets.
- Funds raised: $17,600 dollars were raised through Sponsorships, Raffle Tickets, and general donations. Thank you to our Sponsors Credit One Bank, Sparkflight Studios, One Seven Agency, Fennemore, Tim and Lisa Jones, and Siegel Suites! Your contributions made this event very special.
- In Kind: Over $8,000 in In-Kind donations. Thank you to One Seven Agency, Pinkbox Doughnuts, Flower Child, Broken Yolk Café, Cubanidad, and Urth Caffé. Raffle prizes provided by Sahara Resort & Casino, Maverick Helicopters, Lazy Dog Restaurant, Downtown Summerlin, Chicken & Pickle, Silverton Hotel & Casino, Lev Group and many more.
- Volunteers: Huge shout out to Gabi, Ms. Patricia, Nancy, Nelly, Scott, Sara, Chris, Kellie, John, Claudia, Victoria, Ann, Brent, Terry, Tonya, Bella, Lisa and a few others that jumped in to help spontaneously where needed!
We want to stay in touch! A few people expressed regret about not being able to make it to the event. It happens! If you would like to set up a time to come and tour the facility please reach out to martin@fplv.org to set up a tour.