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August 1 %u2022 2025 www.VeteransReporterNews.com VETERANS Reporter News 11A Force for Good: Veterans and Advocates Unite%u25a0 By Hunter CainEvery fourth Wednesday of the month, something powerful unfolds at the North Las Vegas Veterans Community Outreach and Resource Center. Dozens of dedicated individuals%u2014representing nonprofi ts, businesses, government agencies, and the broader community%u2014gather not for titles or credit, but for one united purpose: improving the lives of Nevada%u2019s veterans.This is the Southern Nevada Veterans Providers Group (SNVPG), a coalition founded by longtime advocates Walter Lescano and Hunter Cain. What began as a grassroots effort to bring service providers together has grown into a vital network of collaboration, support, and real impact for veterans and their families.Last month, the group hosted a Memorial Day BBQ that drew hundreds, despite the intense summer heat. With food, laughter, and connection in abundance, it was a heartfelt reminder of what community looks like in action. And the work doesn%u2019t stop there.Upcoming events shared at the most recent meeting refl ect the group%u2019s growing momentum. On July 19th, the Asian Pacifi c Community Awareness group will host its 4th Annual Bowl-a-Thon, benefi ting both Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 711 and the Foster Care Chamber of Commerce, which serves aging-out foster youth%u2014many with direct ties to the military.Two days earlier, on July 17th, the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) will hold a Texas Hold%u2019em Tournament, with $500 at stake and the proceeds benefi ting veteran support programs.But SNVPG%u2019s impact goes far beyond events. The group champions initiatives focused on mental health, housing support, women veterans, and even gaming communities for veterans seeking connection. No issue is too small. If it matters to one veteran, it matters to the whole group.Walter Lescano, a veteran and cofounder of SNVPG, summed it up best:%u201cThis isn%u2019t just a meeting. Every month, people from all walks of life show up because they care. And the beauty is, you don%u2019t have to be a provider to take part. If you%u2019re a veteran, or just someone who supports them, there%u2019s a seat for you at the table.The Southern Nevada Veterans Providers Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the North Las Vegas Veterans Community Outreach and Resource Center. Veterans, allies, and community partners are encouraged to attend and help shape a stronger future for those who served.To get involved or learn more, contact the Veterans Community Outreach and Resource Center directly. Because here in Southern Nevada, supporting veterans is more than a mission%u2014it%u2019s a promise.Each year, over 23,000 youth age out of foster care%u2014many without basic life skills or support.The Foster Care Chamber changes that with mentorship, job training, and real-world tools to help them succeed.Your Strength Can Be Their StabilityWhat If You Had to Face Adulthood Alone?Scan the QR code or visit: FosterCareChamber.com/membershipJoin us nowBut we can't do it without you.training, and real-world tools to help them succeed.Your Strength Can Be Their StabilityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact:July 30, 2025 Hunter Cain(725) 212-0560GetInfo@FosterCareChamber.com# # #The City of Las Vegas Joins Foster Care Chamber of Commerce to Support Aging-Out Foster YouthLas Vegas, NV %u2014 The Foster Care Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes the City of Las Vegas as its newest member, joining a growing coalition of organizations committed to standing with young adults aging out of the foster care system.As the first chamber of commerce in the nation dedicated exclusively to supporting foster youth and the organizations that serve them, the Foster Care Chamber was founded to address the critical gap faced by over 23,000 youth each year who age out of foster care without the safety net of family or consistent adult guidance. Our mission is to ensure that these young adults are connected to opportunity, mentorship, career pathways, and community.%u201cThe City of Las Vegas continues to show bold leadership by becoming a member of the Foster Care Chamber of Commerce,%u201d said Hunter Cain, Founder and Executive Director. %u201cTheir commitment sends a powerful message to our youth%u2014that their city believes in them, sees their potential, and is willing to stand up for their future.%u201dThe City of Las Vegas joins other dedicated members such as the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce, SAFY of Nevada, and a growing list of community-minded organizations committed to rewriting the story for foster youth who age out of the system in Nevada and beyond.We invite businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who believe in the power of community to follow the City%u2019s lead. Stand with us. Support our foster youth. Join the Foster Care Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a movement that changes lives.To become a member or learn more, visit: https://fostercarechamber.com# # #