THE LOOP A COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM AROUND NEVADA
JULY 2023
ISSUE 28
VOLUME 3
Greetings from WestCare Nevada, Once again, we are playing catch-up when it comes to all that is going on regarding events within WestCare Nevada and in our community at large. The hot summer months have not been a deterrent for us. In fact, events that continue to support our overall endeavor of Uplifting the Human Spirit for clients, staff, and the community appear to be on the rise. So, let me catch you up on what you will read and see in this issue of our WestCare Nevada Loop newsletter. In June, the Las Vegas Stadium Authority made its impact well known to some of our staff and significant others as WestCare Nevada was chosen to attend an event in one of Allegiant Stadium’s community suites. This time, it was on Father’s Day and the event was the CONCACAF Finals. Allegiant Stadium is beautiful in itself; however, to be able to attend events in a luxury suite makes those events so much more memorable. WestCare Nevada cannot thank the Stadium Authority enough for what they do in this community. Next, I would like to introduce the activities surrounding the greatest secular event in the country, Independence Day (4th of July), beginning with the hard work and dedication of the two alumni groups associated with WestCare Nevada. Both our Las Vegas and Spiritual Alumni Groups conducted their fireworks booth fundraisers with safe and sane success. Managing and operating booths that remain open for 24 hours a day the week leading up to the holiday is no easy task, yet both groups did so exceptionally. The Women and Children’s Campus (WCC) conducted their 3rd Annual “Night Under the Stars” movie event, which continues to grow in relation to positive
feedback as well as in food and refreshments. A similar event was conducted at the Community Triage Center and another is scheduled for Harris Springs Ranch later in the month. Our Community Action Council (CAC) is responsible for some wonderful renovations that were recently completed at the WCC. The improvements upgraded the group meeting room area and elevated the morale of our treatment participants and the staff who provide group sessions in that area. The month of July should remind us of the importance of what so many have been willing to fight and even die for: liberty, justice, and freedom for all. Although that fight continues as we have not reached that level for everyone, it remains so important that we continue to willingly join in this fight. As a people or a community, we must realize that we are only as strong as our most vulnerable and with that, we must make every effort to continue to serve and to love others - no matter who they are and no matter what they may be experiencing.
Leo Magrdichian, LCSW, LCADC, Vice President
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